Advising

Advising at NOVA

At Northern Virginia Community College, advising is an important role for all instructors. On this pages, you will find resources available for faculty and students:

If I'm your faculty advisor, please contact me to make an appointment.

Fulfilling Requirements at NOVA

• Degree Requirements
• Advising Sheets
  • Information about Math Placement and what MTT class to take.
  • Advanced Standing: Use this link for more information about transferring credit to NOVA.
  • Credit for Prior Learning Manual
  • Evaluating Transfer Credit: Use this link if you have transcripts from other institutions, or if you've taken placement exams such as AP or CLEP, and you want these evaluated by NOVA (here is the transcript evaluation form)
  • General Education Electives (2014-15 Catalog. Check latest catalog if available)
  • Repeating a Course at NOVA (taking a course more than twice - 2014-15 Catalog)
  • Annandale Campus: These requests are processed by the Center for Academic Success - CG 224
  • Students should take their forms directly to this office.

Resources for students who plan to transfer

• NVCC Transfer Guide
• VCCS Transfer Guide
  • George Mason University Transfer Guides
  • Guaranteed Admissions Agreements and Articulation Agreements (find both here)

Getting ready to transfer

• Request an official transcript
• Transfer Information
• Determine how my classes will transfer to a four-year institution in Virginia
  • What schools in the U.S. have my major?
  • What is the best school for my major?

Graduation from NOVA

• General Information, such as deadlines and application procedures
• Frequently Asked Questions

Information about careers, job outlook, etc.

• Occupational Outlook Handbook: Learn about the required education/training, average salary, and other pertinent information about virtually any occupation in the U.S.
• Healthcare Careers: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority

My advisor is out of town/unavailable. What do I do? You may receive guidance via

• Virtual (online) Advising
• The Student Services Center at Annandale (or at your home campus) to meet with a counselor.
  • During summer, go to the Center for Academic Assistance (CG 224 - Annandale Campus); faculty advisors will be available to assist you.

Faculty Resources:

• Finding the Degree Progress Report (Academic Requirements Report). Click here.
• Online Course Substitution Requests - Check status
• NOVA Faculty Advising (Training and Resources)
  • Advising Resources website

Don't forget that we have a NOVA Advising drive. We have tons of information posted on the drive, including PowerPoint slideshows created by Dr. Brown for training purposes. Contact me if you access to this drive.