Welcome to Northern Virginia Community College

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Welcome to NOVA

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Welcome to Northern Virginia Community College, also known as NOVA! We are excited to be considered part of your educational journey and future success. Here at NOVA you will find all the benefits of a big college with the appeal of a small university. You'll receive diverse campus offerings, great student services and a high quality education all at a great value. Student success is our top priority, ensuring that each student that walks though our doors gets to accomplish their goals. For our NOVA students, life after graduation means going straight to work in their chosen industries or fields, transfering to other institutions, and making great impacts in their communities. We truly are proud of our Nighthawks! "In case this is your first visit, here are some tips to help you get started: -To jump to the next destination, select the ""Next"" button on the right side of your screen. -Or, if you already know where you want to go, simply select that location from the list on the sidebar OR directly on the map below. -And remember to explore each destination in more detail by clicking the interactive icons included throughout each location."

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NOVA's locations are conveniently spread throughout the region, so you can choose to study at a campus close to D.C., or close to the booming tech industry neighborhoods. Each of our 6 campuses is unique. The Alexandria campus's Center for Design, Media and the Arts is a modern facility that offers high quality equipment for photography, graphic design, illustration, and film. Annandale's *Ernst Community Cultural Center has the largest gymnasium, where varsity basketball and volleyball games are played. The Loudoun Campus boasts high tech facilities, including a professional music recording studio, vet tech laboratories, and close by at our Reston Center, is home to our cybersecurity degree program.

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The Manassas and Woodbridge campuses are located in the beautiful suburban outskirts of the city, with extraordinary settings like state parks and national wildlife. At the Manassas campus you will find an outdoor amphitheater, and top academic and trade programs like Automotive, Welding, and Biotechnology. The Woodbridge campus is home to athletic fields, courts and the Regional Center for Workforce Education and Training, where we offer in-demand, accelerated training options for new and current professionals. The Medical Educational campus, also known as the *MEC, is a uniquely specialized campus that provides hands-on training for future healthcare professionals in top programs like Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services, and Nursing.

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NOVA offers personalized learning, bringing clear paths to meaningful transfers or careers after your time with us. Choose from over 120 degree and certificate programs, many in high-demand areas like IT, Cybersecurity, Healthcare or trade options such as Automotive, HVAC and Early Childcare. Our on-campus courses offer small class sizes and personalized instruction while our online classes give you the option to learn at your own pace and time. You can also choose a hybrid option to enjoy a combination of both, but whatever path you choose you'll be taught by award-winning faculty! Many who are experts in their field, highly qualified and credentialed by top universities in the nation.

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As the ninth most internationally diverse college in the nation, NOVA isn’t just a place to study; it’s a community. Besides your academic life, all campuses offer a wide range of student programs you can join on-campus or virtually. Join clubs and organizations you're interested in where you can gather in common areas to exchange ideas and knowledge, express yourself and have fun. You can also be part of more involved opportunities such as the Honors Programs or the Student Government Association where you can become a leader, gain valuable skills, and build your résumé with the types of activities employers like to see.

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NOVA offers athletic and fitness opportunities for you to enjoy. If you seek to compete, NOVA is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association, which means we compete against the top teams in the region in basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, cross country, women's rugby and e-sports. You can also participate in intramural, recreation and wellness programs where you'll promote good sportsmanship through a variety of team, individual and coed activities that enhance the potential for social growth and overall personal well-being. Your involvement as a participant or spectator is a great way to become an engaged member of the campus community.

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NOVA Workforce offers continuing education and professional development training for today’s Workforce. Accelerated training options for in-demand skills and industry credentials for career advancement are offered throughout the year in a wide range of topics. Program offerings can be found at MyWorkforce.

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We are committed to your success at NOVA, which is why there are a wide range of student support services to help you reach your goals. Our campuses are equipped with knowledgable advisors and academic services to help you succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. As a student here you'll have access to tutoring services, a vast array of library ammenities, computer labs, virtual advising, and career services. We also have financial stability programs to help ease some of the burdens that come with being a full time student. Access to food pantries, women’s resources, mental health and behavior programs, disability services, and much more will all be available to you as a student here at NOVA.

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In times where a college degree can get you trapped in a lot of debt, tuition matters. NOVA is the region's most affordable and attainable choice with students saving on average 60% on tuition and fees than they would at most four-year universities. That’s more relevant classes towards a degree or career for less money. Your education can be even more accessible with scholarships, grants, work study and loans that NOVA administers in financial aid each year - more than $130 million to be exact. Additional resources are available through NOVA’s Financial Stability and Advocacy Centers.

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It doesn't matter where you are in life, you can always start here. If you're still in high school, our Dual Enrollment program can help you accelerate earning college credits. If you're a first-generation student seeking to earn a bachelors degree, programs like ADVANCE can help you seamlessly transfer to four-year universities. If you're in the workfield seeking a new career change, you can earn credentials or certifications to advance to your next step. NOVA can also help you transition from the military to college life. Our Office of Disability Services ensures all students have an opportunity to pursue an education regardless of the presence or absence of a disability.

Welcome to Northern Virginia Community College

Welcome to NOVA

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Campuses - Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun

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Campuses - Manassas, MEC, Woodbridge

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Academics

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Student Life

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Athletics

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Continuing Education

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Student Resources

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Affordability

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Why NOVA

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