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Let Us PowerYour FutureWE WELCOME EVERY STUDENT who hasa desire to learn and a dream of a brighterfuture. From the day of our founding, NOVA hasbeen an “academy of opportunity.” Our entirecommunity—students, faculty and staff—seesour diversity as an extraordinary strength,inclusion as a central value and equity asa guiding principle. You will find a home atNOVA, one that respects your identity whilebroadening your horizons. From accounting toartificial intelligence, cinema to cybersecurity,health sciences to hospitality and more: ourgoal is to ensure that every student succeeds,every program achieves and every communityprospers. At NOVA, we go boldly, and we inviteyou to join us in that journey!Anne M. Kress, PresidentNorthern Virginia Community College2PAGE TITLEPAGE TITLE3

Exceed YourExpectationsWE MEAN IT WHEN WE SAY NOVAoffers a high-quality education.We challenge all stigmas aboutcommunity colleges because weare confident that NOVA providesboth traditional and nontraditionallearners with a variety of oncampus and online courses,hybrid learning options,convenient locations, transferopportunities and affordabletuition that will save you A LOT ofmoney down the line. (Really, justcheck out our cost comparisonchart on page 9.) With morethan 120 degree and certificateprograms to choose from, you canfind what really interests you.4QUALITY EDUCATIONAnd that’s not all. You will alsofind award-winning faculty andstaff (some of our adjuncts alsoteach at the most prestigious fouryear institutions; all are expertsin the field), high-tech learningenvironments, small class sizeswith personalized attention, adiverse student body, military andveteran support. Most importantly,we are a community that will helpyou throughout your time at NOVA.QUALITY EDUCATION5

Reach theNext StepEVERY YEAR, STUDENTS WHOare seeking a bachelor’s degreeuse our transfer agreements totransition seamlessly from NOVAto one of our four-year partnerinstitutions. Complete the firsttwo years of your degree at NOVAand then transfer as a junior tothe college or university of yourchoice. Same quality educationwith less student debt!Our career counselors can assistyou in developing and setting yourgoals. Counseling services includecareer assessments, occupationalinformation and employmentresources. If your plans include abachelor’s degree, our counselorsand advisors can make sure you’reon the right track to easily transferto a four-year college.TRANSFERRINGmade easy for you,learn more.6GUARANTEED ADMISSIONSGUARANTEED ADMISSIONS7

Make YourEducationAffordableNOVA 2,782.50Norfolk StateUniversity of Phoenix 5,970Old Dominion 6,030James Madison 6,165Virginia TechIn addition to NOVA’s affordablein-state tuition, your education canbe even more accessible thanyou thought with scholarships,grants, work study and loans.NOVA administers more than 130million in financial aid each yearand every student is encouraged toapply for a share.40% 4,811George MasonYOUR COLLEGE EDUCATIONdoesn’t have to be expensive,that’s why NOVA is a smart choice.You can save 6,507 6,874Virginia Commonwealth 7,355Strayer 7,400Devry 7,710Regent 8,610University of Virginia 8,623ECPI: Varies by prog. 5,706 – 9,714William & MaryMarymount UniversityAmerican UniversityCatholic University of AmericaAFFORDABLE TUITION 11,814 17,220 23,127 25,148Georgetown University 29,150George Washington University 29,275COST per semester8on your first twoyears of college byattending NOVA andthen transferring toa 4-year university.All data courtesy of: www.nvcc.edu/workforce/researchAFFORDABLE TUITION9

We’re With YouEvery StepADVISING HELPS YOU STARTSTRONG so you finish fast. Newstudents ages 17 to 24 attendstudent orientation and meet witha first-year advisor to make anacademic plan. If you are olderthan 24, you are encouragedto discuss your goals with anacademic advisor to make sureyou’re taking the right courses andunderstand NOVA’s policies andprocedures. Don’t waste your timeor money. Seek out your advisor toensure you’re on the right track.NOVA’s Office of Military andVeteran Services providescomprehensive resourcesto veterans, military-relatedpersonnel and dependentswho are utilizing VA and tuitionassistance educational benefits.The office provides guidance oncertification requirements and actsas a liaison between NOVA and the10START STRONG / FINISH FASTDepartment of Veterans Affairs,while helping you transition fromthe military to college.The Office of Disability Servicesensures all students have anopportunity to pursue a collegeeducation regardless of thepresence or absence of adisability. NOVA makes reasonableaccommodations in providingcourse, program and buildingmodification, and/or auxiliary aidsand services in compliance withSection 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973 and the Americanswith Disabilities Act AmendmentsAct (ADAAA) of 2008. Noacademically qualified student witha disability will be denied access toor participation in NOVA’s services,programs and activities.Got questions?Try VIRTUALADVISINGSTART STRONG / FINISH FAST11

StudyWhereverYou WantPREFER DISTANCE LEARNING?No problem. NOVA is a nationallyrecognized leader in onlinelearning. We offer classes in morethan 50 academic disciplines andyou can complete more than 30academic degree and certificateprograms fully online, throughNOVA Online. Tuition, registrationand financial aid policies are thesame regardless of whether youchoose to come to campus orlearn while still in your jammies.Whether to speed completion oftheir degree or to accommodatea busy work or family schedule,many students enroll in bothonline and on-campus classes.In a word: flexible!Take CollegeCourses inHigh SchoolHIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS ANDSENIORS (or the home schoolequivalent) may be eligible to takeNOVA credit classes through dualenrollment, offering students theopportunity to accumulate collegecredit while still in high school.In addition to courses offeredon campus, many students takeadvantage of NOVA classes held attheir high schools. Some classescount toward both high school andcollege graduation.ONLINE LEARNINGthat fits yourlifestyle12ONLINE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMSONLINE AND HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS13

ExploreOther OptionsARE YOU LOOKING TO GET INTOTHE JOB MARKET QUICKLY?Check out NOVA’s two-yearassociate degree and shortercertificate programs in hot careerfields such as biotechnology,cybersecurity, healthcare,automotive, information technologyand more.You can also acquire new skillsand knowledge to change careersor get a promotion with ournon-credit workforce trainingin computer programming,web design and development,project management, contractmanagement, entrepreneurshipand more. Most of these programsare scheduled to accommodateyour busy lifestyle.Explore CERTIFICATEPROGRAMSand more14OPPORTUNITIESOPPORTUNITIES15

PROOFAverage103kU.S.Avg.6.7kNOVAAvg.Average 100kSalaryDiscoverwhat you didn’tknow we offer.Social scientists in theNorthern Virginia regionmake 103,000 per yearon average.In the greater D.C. area, thereare more than 35,000 personsworking in physical and lifesciences.There are approximately 6,700jobs advertised in fine arts anddigital media each year in theNorthern Virginia region.On average, the Northern Virginiaregion employs six times thenumber of political scientistsas the rest of the country. 50%More than 50% of healthcarejobs in Northern Virginiarequire less than abachelor’s degree.U.S.A.Business and hospitalityjobs make up 39% of alljobs in the NorthernVirginia region.There are more than 50,000workers in Northern Virginia ineducation and publicservice careers.Those working in math andcomputer science in NorthernVirginia make on average morethan 100,000 per year.No.VA.The average engineer wage inNorthern Virginia is approximately 10,000 more annually than thenational average.AccountingCivil Engineering TechnologyEnglish as a Second LanguageHuman ServicesMassage Therapy (Health)Radiation OncologyAdministration of JusticeCollision Repair (AUB)Environmental ScienceHVAC-RMathematicsRadiographyAir Conditioning and RefrigerationCommunication StudiesFilm StudiesMedical Laboratory TechnologyReal EstateAmerican Sign LanguageComputer SciencesFinancial ServicesInformation Technology Databaseand Web DevelopmentMusicRecreation and ParksNatural ScienceReligionNursingRespiratory TherapyOccupational Therapy AssistantRussianParalegal StudiesSocial SciencePhilosophySociologyInformation TechnologyEssentialsAnthropology (Sociology)Construction Management (BLD)Fire Science TechnologyArabicContract ManagementFrenchArchaeology (History)CybersecurityGeographic Information SystemsArchitectureDental HygieneGeographyArt/Communication DesignDiagnostic Medical SonographyGeologyInformation TechnologyProgramming/ApplicationDevelopmentAuto BodyDieteticsGermanInterior DesignPhlebotomySpanishAutomotiveDrafting (CAD)HealthInterpreter EducationPhotographyStudent DevelopmentBiologyDriver Education (EDU)Health Information ManagementItalianTheatreBusiness Management andAdministrationEconomicsHistoryJapanesePhysical Education andRecreationChemistry16View full list ofPROGRAMSSalaryEducationEmergency Medical ServicesChildhood AS OF INTERESTHomeland Security (ADJ)HorticultureHospitality ManagementHumanitiesInformation TechnologyNetworkingKoreanLatinLegal/Paralegal StudiesMarketingPhysical Therapist AssistantPhysicsPolitical SciencePortugueseThe Washington, D.C.region is the 2nd hottestjob market nationally forIT professionals.Travel/TourismVeterinary TechnologyVideo (Photography)Web DesignWeldingPsychologyAREAS OF INTEREST17

Build YourRésuméINTERNSHIP AND CO-OPOPPORTUNITIES extend youreducation into the workplaceto provide a comprehensiveexperience that combines theoryand practice. These opportunitiesoffer practical job trainingand valuable résumé-buildingexperience. You may be eligible toreceive a salary, stipend or tuitionassistance from employers inaddition to academic credit fromNOVA. Internships and co-ops giveemployers the opportunity to seeyou in action, and many employersoften offer full-time, permanentpositions to impressive interns,easing entry into the workforce.18CAREER RESOURCESACCESS RESOURCESto help develop andlaunch your career.Utilize OurCareerResourcesCAREER CONNECTION IS NOVA’SONLINE AND MOBILE careermanagement system that letsstudents and alumni explorecareers, develop career readinessskills, as well as find and connectto employers and jobs. Employerspost hundreds of current jobsand internships regionally andnationally.CAREER RESOURCES19

Study Hard,Play HardATHLETICSCollege is not the same withoutsports. Whether you want towatch the game and cheer onyour Nighthawks or join a teamand compete against top regionalteams in basketball, volleyball,soccer, softball, cross country,ice hockey or lacrosse, NOVA hasplenty to choose from. We evenoffer a varsity E-sports program.Not the competitive type? Considerintramural sports like soccer, flagfootball, bowling and basketball.Or you can stay in shape at one ofour campus fitness facilities.ENGAGE WITH STUDENT LIFENOVA offers a wide range ofclubs and organizations for everyinterest: from music to robotics,environmental awareness, gamingand more. Become a student20STUDENT LIFEDiscover moreabout STUDENT LIFE.leader, gain valuable skills, learnabout your strengths and build yourrésumé with the types of activitiesemployers like to see.BROADEN YOUR HORIZONSEach year, NOVA faculty memberslead short-term study abroadprograms that let you participatein international experiences that fityour professional, academic andpersonal goals.The programs are developedaround the academic calendar soyou can take advantage of theseopportunities without the stress ofmissing your other classes.STUDENT LIFE21