Welcome to NOVA
Dual Enrollment
Contract Dual Enrollment Student Orientation 2018-2019
Welcome to College!
Congratulations on becoming a college student!
Dual enrollment classes:
• are official Northern Virginia Community College courses
• are actual college credits and go on your college transcript
• take place in your high school, during the school day
• are taught by a high school teacher who is also a NOVA adjunct professor
Welcome to Dual Enrollment. Welcome to NOVA.
Important Information
About NOVA Dual Enrollment
This presentation will cover:
•myNOVA Access
•Tuition & Financial Aid
•Holds & Retakes
•Enrollment and Schedule
•Academic Information
•College Transcripts
•After High School Graduation
•Student Resources
•Dual Enrollment Contact Information
All students who apply to NOVA receive a NOVA Student ID (EMPLID) number and a myNOVA
account username and password. Your student account and ID number will remain the same if
you come to NOVA after graduation from high school.
You can use myNOVA to do the following:
◦ View your current enrollment
◦ Send your NOVA transcripts to other colleges
◦ Use your NOVA Gmail account
◦ Use NOVA’s Blackboard if your class requires it
How to log in to all myNOVA applications:
◦ Go to www.nvcc.edu.
◦ Click on the “myNOVA” yellow box in the top right corner.
◦ Click on the “myNOVA” green box in the middle of the page.
◦ Enter your NOVA username and password to sign in.
◦ If you do not know your password, call the IT Help Desk at 703.426.4141. Have your 7-digit
NOVA student ID number and username ready.
If you don’t know your
NOVA ID number or
myNOVA username,
ask your instructor.
myNOVA Account
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition
• Dual enrollment (DE) classes offered at your high school are FREE of charge.
• Classes taken online or on campus are offered at the current tuition rates.
Financial Aid
• Dual enrollment students are not eligible for financial aid while in high school.
• NOVA DE grades are a part of your college record. Low grades and withdrawals can impact
your future financial aid eligibility. Pay attention to your grades and to the Drop and
Withdrawal Dates listed in your syllabus.
• For more information about Satisfactory Academic Progress see the following link:
http://www.nvcc.edu/financialaid/policies/sap.html
Holds & Retakes
Holds
• When you apply to NOVA, holds are placed on your NOVA student account to ensure that
NOVA DE policies are followed. As a high school student, you cannot enroll in classes by
yourself. A NOVA DE Registrar or campus counselor will enroll you in your college classes.
• When you graduate, you are required to work with either a NOVA Pathway Counselor or a
NOVA GPS First-Year Advisor to remove the holds and be placed in an academic program at
NOVA.
• You can view any holds that you have by following the directions in the link below:
http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/students/tuts/viewholds.html
Retaking DE Classes
• If you would like to improve a grade you earned in a NOVA DE class, you may retake this class
on campus. Be aware that only your last letter grade earned, not the higher of the two
grades, is counted for your GPA and for curricular requirements.
Enrollment and Schedule
Enrollment
• To be enrolled in a NOVA DE class you must:
• apply to NOVA
• complete and submit an Intent to Enroll Form for each class
• meet the placement testing requirements/exemptions
• Verify your enrollment by logging into your myNOVA account
• Notify your teacher or high school counselor immediately if you discover you are not enrolled
in the class
Schedule
• High school classes meet for the entire school year
• NOVA DE courses are enrolled based on the NOVA semester schedule
• Your NOVA DE course syllabus will indicate in which NOVA semester you are enrolled
• Many high school classes are two different NOVA classes. For example, English 12 DE is
actually ENG 111 and ENG 112.
Important Schedule Dates
Each NOVA DE class has unique start, drop, withdrawal and end dates. These
dates are listed in the course syllabus.
Dropping a Class
• You may drop a course by the drop date specified in your syllabus. Dropped courses do not
appear on your college transcript. Speak with your DE instructor for additional information.
• You should log into your myNOVA account to verify that you have been dropped from the
class.
Withdrawing from a Class
• You may withdraw from a course by the withdraw date specified in your syllabus. A
withdrawal places a “W” on your college transcript but does not impact your college GPA.
Speak with your DE instructor for additional information.
• You should log into your myNOVA account to verify that you have been withdrawn from the
class.
Academic Information
Course Prerequisites
• Some courses have prerequisites or co-requisites. You may not enroll in a course if you do not meet the
prerequisites ex: completion of ENG 111 before enrolling in ENG 112.
Academic Warning and Probation
• If you are not successful in your NOVA DE class, you may be placed on Academic Warning or Probation
at NOVA. Your academic status is determined by your NOVA GPA and the number of NOVA credits you
have attempted.
• For more information about academic standing see the following link:
https://www.nvcc.edu/curcatalog/policies/standing.html
Dean’s List
• If you take six or more credits in a semester and have a GPA of 3.50 or higher, you will be honored by
being placed on NOVA’s Dean’s List. Your NOVA transcript will reflect this honor.
Presidential Scholars
• If you take nine or more credits in a semester, have a GPA of 3.75 or higher, and have completed at least
20 credits at NOVA, you will be recognized as a NOVA Presidential Scholar. Your NOVA transcript will
reflect this honor.
College Transcripts
• Your transcript shows your final NOVA grades including Ws, GPA for each semester, and any
special academic standings like Dean’s List or Academic Probation.
• Your NOVA grades may be different from your high school grades.
• You can request your official transcripts through your myNOVA account. For more
information, see the following link: http://www.nvcc.edu/transcripts/
• Check your grades and unofficial transcripts in your myNOVA account. For more information,
see the following link:
http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect/students/tuts/academics/index.html
After Graduation
Attending NOVA
• Your NOVA Student ID (EMPLID) number and myNOVA login remain the same.
• Do not reapply to NOVA.
• Attend an on-line orientation and meet with either a NOVA Pathway Counselor or NOVA GPS
First-Year Advisor.
• See the following link for more information: http://www.nvcc.edu/startstrong/index.html
Transferring to Another College
• Request to have your official transcript sent to that college or university.
• See the following link for more information. http://www.nvcc.edu/transcripts/
On-Campus Resources and Services
As a NOVA student, you have access to services at all NOVA campuses including:
• Academic advising, career counseling, and college transfer advising
• Campus libraries and online library resources
• Tutoring services
• Writing Center
• Clubs and activities
• NOVACard
Advising and Counseling
Virtual Advising Services
◦ Available through email and live chat
◦ Email: academicadvising@nvcc.edu
◦ Live chat online with an advisor:
http://www.nvcc.edu/virtualadvising/index.html
◦ Click on the “LiveChat” button. It will say
“online” when someone is available to chat.
On-Campus Advising Services
◦ Meet with an advisor at a NOVA campus to
discuss any of these topics
◦ Career Counseling: Get help with career
assessments, occupational information, goal setting,
planning and employment resources.
◦ Transfer Counseling: if you plan to get a degree at
NOVA or transfer to a four-year college or university,
a counselor can assist you in making sure you take
the right classes.
◦ Disability Counseling: if you need accommodations
for any medical condition, meet with a disability
counselor to discuss your options.
◦ Retention Counseling: If you are having difficulties in
you NOVA classes (academic warning or suspension),
meet with a counselor who will help you find
strategies and resources to do well in your courses.
Find a Campus
Counseling & Academic Advising Center
Alexandria Campus
◦ Room AA194
◦ 703-933-5073
◦ alcounseling@nvcc.edu
Annandale Campus
◦ Room CA112
◦ 703-323-3200
◦ ancounselingcenter@nvcc.edu
Loudoun Campus
◦ Room LR253
◦ 703-450-2571
◦ locounseling@nvcc.edu
Manassas Campus
◦ Room MH110
◦ 703-257-6610
◦ macouns@nvcc.edu
Medical Education Campus
◦ Room 202
◦ 703-822-6531
◦ meccounselor@nvcc.edu
Woodbridge Campus
◦ Room WC202
◦ 703-878-5760
◦ wocounseling@nvcc.edu
NOVA Online
◦ 703-323-2425
◦ elicounselors@nvcc.edu
Library Services
Online Library Resources
• Access eBooks and streaming videos
• Search library databases for newspapers,
magazines, journals, and encyclopedias
• Use research guides organized by general
subject or specific NOVA class
• Chat online with a librarian 24/7 via live
chat
◦ https://www.nvcc.edu/library/chat.html
On-Campus Library Resources
• Borrow books and DVDs
• Meet with a librarian
• Get help finding research materials
• Use group study rooms
• Use computers
For more information on campus library
resources, see this link.
http://www.nvcc.edu/library/campus.html
http://www.nvcc.edu/library/index.html
Find a Campus Library
Alexandria Campus
◦ Room AA232
◦ 703-845-6231
◦ library-al@nvcc.edu
Annandale Campus
◦ Godwin Building, 3
rd
floor
◦ 703-323-3128
◦ anlibrary@nvcc.edu
Loudoun Campus
◦ Room LC202
◦ 703-450-2567 or 703-450-2661
◦ lo-library@nvcc.edu
Manassas Campus
◦ Room MC129
◦ 703-257-6640
◦ malibrary@nvcc.edu
Medical Education Campus
◦ Room 341
◦ 703-822-6684
◦ medlib@nvcc.edu
Woodbridge Campus
◦ Room WAS230
◦ 703-878-5733
◦ kcotter@nvcc.edu
NOVA Online
◦ eli-library@nvcc.edu
Tutoring
Visit a Tutoring Center for help with any of your NOVA DE classes. Contact your NOVA campus
Tutoring Center to find out which campus has the tutors that best match your academic needs
and schedule.
Some Tutoring Centers offer walk-in tutoring while others require an appointment.
Through tutoring, you can learn skills to help you
◦ understand lectures
◦ prepare for tests
◦ improve study skills
◦ improve in the classroom
All tutoring is FREE!
http://www.nvcc.edu/tutoring/
Find a Campus Tutoring Center
Alexandria Campus
◦ Room AA229
◦ 703-845-6363
◦ cboland@nvcc.edu
Annandale Campus
◦ Room CG413-D
◦ http://www.nvcc.edu/annandale/asc/
Loudoun Campus
◦ Room LC102-O
◦ 703-948-7569
◦ mjanowski@nvcc.edu
Manassas Campus
◦ Room MH318
◦ 703-530-2893
◦ matutoringcenter@nvcc.edu
Medical Education Campus
◦ Room 106
◦ 703-822-6569
◦ mectutoring@nvcc.edu
Woodbridge Campus
◦ Room WC328
◦ 703-878-5657
◦ estinson@nvcc.edu
NOVA Online
◦ https://eli.nvcc.edu/smarthinking.htm
Writing Center
At NOVA’s Writing Center qualified consultants and tutors work with you to develop effective
reading, writing, and critical thinking strategies.
Writing consultants and tutors can help you:
• Plan your writing project
• Structure your essay
• Prepare an outline
• Revise your writing
• Learn how to proofread and edit
• Clarify your paper ideas
• Format papers and citations properly
Find a Campus Writing Center
Alexandria Campus
◦ Room AA 229
◦ 703-845-6363
Annandale Campus
◦ Room CG 409
◦ 703-323-3341
◦ anwritingcent[email protected]
Loudoun Campus
◦ Room LR 250
◦ 703-450-2511
Manassas Campus
◦ Room MH 318
◦ 703-530-2893
◦ matutoringcenter@nvcc.edu
Medical Education Campus
◦ Room 106
◦ 703-822-6569
◦ mectutoring@nvcc.edu
Woodbridge Campus
◦ Room WS 328
◦ 703-878-5657
NOVA Online
◦ 703-323-3347
◦ https://eli.nvcc.edu/smarthinking.htm
Clubs and Activities
Student organizations are a valuable educational function of your college experience.
Get involved in governmental, cultural, political and/or special interest issues and become a
student leader.
Check your NOVA Gmail account for upcoming events and opportunities.
For more information visit: http://www.nvcc.edu/student-life/
Find a Campus Student Activities Office
Alexandria Campus
◦ Room AA134
◦ 703-933-6218
◦ alstudentlife@nvcc.edu
Annandale Campus
◦ Room CF232
◦ 703-764-0122
◦ mmccarl@nvcc.edu
Loudoun Campus
◦ Room LR142
◦ 703-450-2616
◦ tlaing@nvcc.edu
Manassas Campus
◦ Room MH108A
◦ 703-257-6665
◦ mschreibman@nvcc.edu
Medical Education Campus
◦ Room 116
◦ 703-822-6598
◦ pmartinmattocks@nvcc.edu
Woodbridge Campus
◦ Room WAS158
◦ 703-878-2759
◦ bnewstrom@nvcc.edu
Extended Learning Institute (online classes)
◦ 703.425.5489
◦ amorley@nvcc.edu
http://www.nvcc.edu/student-life/
NOVACard
As a NOVA student, you are eligible to receive a NOVA student ID card (NOVACard). You can go
to your nearest NOVA campus to get a NOVACard. Some high schools also make arrangements
for photos to be taken at school and a card made for you.
With your NOVACard you can
• Check out books at a campus library
• Print, scan, or copy at a campus library or computer lab (you must add funds to your NOVACard
account)
• Purchase food and drinks at campus cafes
Be aware that you can obtain a NOVACard only after you have been officially enrolled in your
NOVA DE classes.
Go to the NOVACard website for more information.
https://www.nvcc.edu/novacard/
Have a great semester!
