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Catalog2020 2021

Welcome toThank you for choosing NOVA!More than 70,000 students this year are discovering that NOVA has exactly what they’re looking for tomeet their educational needs.The high quality of NOVA’s offerings is well known: Our classes feature up-to-date technology and course content to prepare you for today’scompetitive job market;We also offer courses that will transfer to colleges all over Virginia and the nation. In fact, NOVAhas guaranteed admission agreements with more than 40 colleges and universities for studentswho meet specific requirements.NOVA’s excellence is delivered by a devoted faculty who loves teaching and really cares about thesuccess of every student, and a staff who works hard to make sure you have what you need toaccomplish your goals.At NOVA, you’ll find students with diverse backgrounds and views who will enrich youreducational experience.As if that weren’t enough, NOVA offers the most affordable education in the area, so that with planning,you can still transfer to the university of your choice when you graduate with an A.A. or A.S. degree. Otherprograms prepare graduates for great jobs.We are delighted to welcome you—and look forward to serving you.Dr. Anne KressPresidentNOVA’S MISSIONWith commitment to the principles of access, opportunity, student success and excellence, the mission of Northern Virginia Community College is to deliverworld-class, in-person and online, post-secondary teaching, learning and workforce development to ensure our region and the Commonwealth of Virginia have aneducated population and globally competitive workforce.ACCREDITATIONNorthern Virginia Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree.Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033–4097 or call 404–679–4500 for questions about the accreditation ofNorthern Virginia Community College. For more information about accreditation and reporting substantive changes, visit Northern Virginia Community College’sAccreditation website at www.nvcc.edu/accreditation. For other information about the College, please contact NOVA’s Administrative Offices, 4001 WakefieldChapel Road, Annandale, Virginia 22003 (703–323–3000). Curricula of the College are approved by the College Board and by the State Board. The two-yearassociate degree programs are also approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONNorthern Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy), color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,gender identity, age, political affiliation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, or veteran status in its programs and activities. Inquiries regardingthe non- discrimination policy may be addressed to: Office of Fair Practices, 7630 Little River Turnpike, Ste. 301, Annandale, VA 22003, (703) 323-3284,eo@nvcc.edu.

AdministrationPresident of the CollegeAnne Kress, PresidentAdministrative CouncilAnne Kress, ChairDimitrina DimkovaGeorge E. GabrielM. Annette HaggrayPamela HilbertSam A. HillChad KnightsJulie LeidigMolly LynchSteve PartridgeNicole ReavesSteven G. SachsSharon RobertsonNorthern Virginia CommunityCollege BoardRick Pearson, County of Loudoun, ChairRosie O'Neil, County of Arlington, Vice ChairAnne Kress, SecretaryKerstin Carlson Le Floch, City of FairfaxJulie-Ann Felgar, City of Falls ChurchJennifer McGarey, County of FairfaxTodd Rowley, County of FairfaxJohn Porter, City of AlexandriaChristopher Wade, County of FairfaxAlvie Johnson, County of Prince WilliamZuzana Steen, City of ManassasRon Gill, City of Manassas ParkVirginia Community College SystemGlenn DuBois, ChancellorState Board for Community CollegesSusan Tinsley Gooden, ChairEdward Dalrymple, Jr., Vice ChairNathaniel BishopAdnan BokhariDavid E. BroderDarren ConnerDouglas M. GarciaPeggy LayneR.J. NarangTerri ThompsonJoseph SmiddyRichard ReynoldsEleanor SaslawWalter StoschRobin Sullenberger2 Administration NOVA Catalog 2020–2021

Fall Semester 2020Important DatesApril 13-April 17: Advising Week for Fall SemesterApril 13: NOVAConnect priority registration forcontinuing students begins for FallApril 27: Open registration for all students begins forFall.August 3: Tuition payment deadline if you register byAugust 2. NOTE: If you register August 3 or after, youmust pay your tuition before 5:00 p.m. the nextbusiness day. It is your responsibility to officially drop acourse or courses before the applicable census datefor the course(s) or you will be charged for thecourse(s).September 7: Labor Day holiday for students, faculty,and staff. College offices closed.October 1: Last day to apply for Fall graduationOctober 12-13: Non-instructional days. Collegeoffices open.November 25: Non-instructional day. Noclasses. College closes at noon.November 26-27: Thanksgiving holiday. Collegeclosed.15-Week SessionAugust 24: Classes beginAugust 24-30: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.September 10: Last day to drop with a tuition refundor change to audit (census date)October 30: Last day to withdraw without gradepenaltyNovember 30-December 6: Last week of classesDecember 7-14: Final exam weekDecember 14: Final exams endFirst 8-Week SessionAugust 24: Classes beginAugust 24-26: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.September 1: Last day to drop with a tuitionrefund or change to audit (census date)September 27: Last day to withdraw withoutgrade penaltyOctober 19: Classes and examinations endFirst 5-Week SessionAugust 24: Classes beginAugust 24-25: Schedule Adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.August 29: Last day to drop with a tuition refund orchange to audit (census date)September 14: Last day to withdraw withoutgrade penaltySeptember 28: Classes and examinations end13-Week SessionSeptember 8: Classes beginSeptember 8-13: Schedule adjustments. Studentsmay add or drop courses through NOVAConnect.September 22: Last day to drop with a tuition refundor change to audit (census date)November 5: Last day to withdraw withoutgrade penaltyDecember 14: Classes and examinations endSecond 5-Week SessionSeptember 29: Classes beginSeptember 29-30: Schedule adjustments. Studentsmay add or drop courses through NOVAConnect.October 4: Last day to drop with a tuition refund orchange to audit (census date)October 21: Last day to withdraw without gradepenaltyNovember 4: Classes and examinations endSecond 8-Week SessionOctober 20: Classes beginOctober 20-22: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect. October28: Last day to drop with a tuition refund or change toaudit (census date)November 22: Last day to withdraw without gradepenaltyDecember 14: Classes and examinations endThird 5-Week SessionNovember 5: Classes beginNovember 5-6: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.November 11: Last day to drop with a tuition refundor change to audit (census date)November 29: Last day to withdraw without gradepenaltyDecember 14: Classes and examinations endWinter BreakDecember 24, 2020-January 1, 2021: Winter breakfor students, faculty, and staff. College offices closed.NOVAConnect registration only.Please check NOVAConnect for start dates andcensus dates for variable duration (dynamic)sessions.Due to COVID-19, all dates and modes of instructionare subject to change. Check the AcademicCalendar on the NOVA Website for the latestinformation: .NOVA Catalog 2020–2021 College Calendar 3

Spring Semester 2021Important Dates13-Week SessionNovember 2-6: Advising Week for Spring SemesterNovember 2: NOVAConnect priority registration forcontinuing students begins for SpringNovember 9: Open registration for all studentsbegins for SpringDecember 9: Tuition payment deadline if you registerby December 8. NOTE: If you register December 9 orafter, you must pay your tuition before 5:00 p.m. thenext business day. It is your responsibility to officiallydrop a course or courses before the applicable censusdate for the course(s) or you will be charged for thecourse(s).January 2: College reopens.January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday forstudents, faculty, and staff. College offices closed.March 1: Last day to apply for Spring graduationJanuary 25: Classes beginJanuary 25-30: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.February 8: Last day to drop with a tuition refundor change to audit (census date)March 25: Last day to withdraw without grade penaltyApril 27-May 3: Last week of classesMay 3: Final exams end15-Week SessionSecond 5-Week SessionFebruary 16:Classes beginFebruary 16-17: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.February 22:Last day to drop with a tuition refund orchange to audit (census date)March 13:Last day to withdraw without grade penaltyMarch 29:Final exams endSecond 8-Week SessionJanuary 11: Classes beginJanuary 11-17: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.January 27: Last day to drop with a tuition refundor change to audit (census date)March 19: Last day to withdraw without grade penaltyApril 19-23: Last week of classesMay 3: Final exams endMarch 15:Classes beginMarch 15-17: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.March 22:Last day to drop with a tuition refund or changeto audit (census date)April 14:Last day to withdraw without grade penaltyMay 3:Classes and examinations endFirst 8-Week SessionThird 5-Week SessionJanuary 11: Classes beginJanuary 11-13: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.January 19: Last day to drop with a tuition refund orchange to audit (census date)February 13: Last day to withdraw withoutgrade penaltyMarch 7: Classes and examinations endMarch 30:Classes beginMarch 30-31: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.April 4:Last day to drop with a tuition refund or change toaudit (census date)April 20:Last day to withdraw without grade penaltyMay 3:Classes and examinations endFirst 5-Week SessionJanuary 11: Classes beginJanuary 11-13: Schedule adjustments. Students mayadd or drop courses through NOVAConnect.January 16: Last day to drop with a tuition refund orchange to audit (census date)February 1: Last day to withdraw without gradepenaltyFebruary 15: Final exams end4 College Calendar NOVA Catalog 2020–2021Spring BreakMarch 8-14:Spring break for students. Noninstructionaldays. No classes. College offices open March 8-14.Please check NOVAConnect for start dates andcensus dates for variable duration (dynamic)sessions.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all dates and modesof instruction are subject to change. Check theAcademic Calendar on the NOVA Website for thelatest information: .