Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College 

5000 Dawes Avenue Alexandria, VA 22311-5097

Northern Virginia Community College is a great place to get your degree, earn credits that transfer to a four-year university, enhance your career, or just learn something new. Here, quality education is affordable and accessible to everyone. Our six campus locations, three centers, and distance opportunities through our Extended Learning Institute (ELI) can provide you with the flexibility and convenience you want.

Our scholarships, grants, loans and work-study opportunities can make your college education more affordable than you ever thought possible. Need-based financial aid is not available to international students, although many students can qualify for loans without demonstrating need.

Alexandria
The Alexandria Campus offers students a variety of academic programs, continuing education classes, events and campus facilities. Go on an interactive tour of the Alexandria Campus grounds by clicking on the map link at the top.
Some of the distinct credit programs you’ll find at the Alexandria Campus include Automotive, Communication Design, Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Honors and Photography. A popular non-credit course offered is Motorcycle Rider Training. In addition to standard college resources, at NOVA’s Alexandria Campus you’ll also have access to an Academic Center for Excellence, Language Center and Writing Assistance Center. Explore the campus website for more information.
We look forward to you joining our growing community where there are many cost-effective educational opportunities, whether you’re looking for an associate degree, certificate or you wish to participate in our Guaranteed Admissions Program and transfer to a four-year institute. Attending NOVA is a great first step on your road to success!

Annandale
The Annandale Campus offers students a variety of academic programs, continuing education classes, events and campus facilities. Go on an interactive tour of the Annandale Campus grounds by clicking on the map link at the top.
Some of the distinct credit programs you’ll find at the Annandale Campus include American Sign Language, Fire Science, Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts, Marketing: eCommerce, Network Engineering, Recreation and Parks, and Travel and Tourism. In addition to standard college resources, at NOVA’s Annandale Campus you’ll also have access to Cooperative Education, an International Student Center, ESL Center, Match Center and Writing Center. Explore the campus website for more information.
We look forward to you joining our growing community where there are many cost-effective educational opportunities, whether you’re looking for an associate degree, certificate or you wish to participate in our Guaranteed Admissions Program and transfer to a four-year institute. Attending NOVA is a great first step on your road to success!

Loudoun
The Loudoun Campus offers students a variety of academic programs, continuing education classes, events and campus facilities. Go on an interactive tour of the Loudoun Campus grounds by clicking on the map link at the top.
Some of the distinct credit programs you’ll find at the Loudoun Campus include Biotechnology, Communication Design, Geography and Geospatial Technology (GST), Horticulture, Interior Design, Music Recording Technology, Historic Preservation and Veterinary Technology. A popular non-credit course offered is Motorcycle Rider Training. In addition to standard college resources, at NOVA’s Loudoun Campus you’ll also have access to an ESL Center, Math Center and Writing Center. Explore the campus website for more information.
We look forward to you joining our growing community where there are many cost-effective educational opportunities, whether you’re looking for an associate degree, certificate or you wish to participate in our Guaranteed Admissions Program and transfer to a four-year institute. Attending NOVA is a great first step on your road to success!

Manassas
The Manassas Campus offers students a variety of academic programs, continuing education classes, events and campus facilities. Go on an interactive tour of the Manassas Campus grounds by clicking on the map link at the top.
Some of the distinct credit programs you’ll find at the Manassas Campus include Automotive Technology, Biotechnology, Early Childhood Education and Welding. In addition to standard college resources, at NOVA’s Manassas Campus you’ll also have access to a Math Center and a Reading/Writing Center. Explore the campus website for more information.
We look forward to you joining our growing community where there are many cost-effective educational opportunities, whether you’re looking for an associate degree, certificate or you wish to participate in our Guaranteed Admissions Program and transfer to a four-year institute. Attending NOVA is a great first step on your road to success!

Medical Education
The Medical Education Campus is a technologically sophisticated specialized campus located in Springfield, Va., dedicated to the education and preparation of Nursing and Allied Health professionals with a strong commitment to workforce development and continuing education. Go on an interactive tour of the MEC grounds by clicking on the map link at the top.
Some of the distinct credit programs you’ll find at the Medical Education Campus include Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Imaging (Radiography), Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Management, Medical Lab Technology & Phlebotomy, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Therapy and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. In addition to standard college resources, at NOVA’s MEC you’ll also have access to an Academic Success Center and a Clinical Simulation Center. Explore the campus website for more information.
We look forward to you joining our growing community where there are many cost-effective educational opportunities, whether you’re looking for an associate degree, certificate or you wish to participate in our Guaranteed Admissions Program and transfer to a four-year institute. Attending NOVA is a great first step on your road to success!

Woodbridge
The Woodbridge Campus offers students a variety of academic programs, continuing education classes, events and campus facilities. Go on an interactive tour of the Woodbridge Campus grounds by clicking on the map link at the top.
Some of the distinct credit programs you’ll find at the Woodbridge Campus include Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Business Management, Massage Therapy and Photography. In addition to standard college resources, at NOVA’s Woodbridge Campus you’ll also have access to academic support services from the Tutoring Center. Explore the campus website for more information.
We look forward to you joining our growing community where there are many cost-effective educational opportunities, whether you’re looking for an associate degree, certificate or you wish to participate in our Guaranteed Admissions Program and transfer to a four-year institute. Attending NOVA is a great first step on your road to success!

Arlington Center
The Arlington Center offers students a variety of educational and work-related credit, workforce development and continuing education courses. The Center features state-of-the-art classrooms, computer labs, a nurses training lab and a comprehensive Wi-Fi-equipped electronic library and media center. Go on an interactive tour of the Arlington Center by clicking on the map link at the top.
The Arlington Center is part of the Alexandria Campus. Some of the distinct credit programs you’ll find at the Center include Construction Management Technology and an Intensive English Program. In addition to standard college resources, at NOVA’s Arlington Center you’ll benefit from all the same resources as the Alexandria Campus which consist of an Academic Center for Excellence, Language Center and Writing Assistance Center. Explore the center website for more information.
We look forward to you joining our growing community where there are many cost-effective educational opportunities, whether you’re looking for an associate degree, certificate or you wish to participate in our Guaranteed Admissions Program and transfer to a four-year institute. Attending NOVA is a great first step on your road to success!

Innovation Park
Innovation Park offers students a variety of academic programs, continuing education classes, personal interest courses, events and campus facilities.
Some of the distinct credit programs you'll find at Innovation Park are in the areas of Communications Technologies and Social Sciences and Science and Applied Technologies. In addition to standard college resources, at NOVA's Innovation Park you'll also have access to a Tutoring Center.
We look forward to you joining our growing community where there are many cost-effective educational opportunities, whether you're looking for an associate degree, certificate or you wish to participate in our Guaranteed Admissions Program and transfer to a four-year institute. Attending NOVA is a great first step on your road to success!

Reston Center
The Reston Center offers students a variety of academic programs, continuing education classes, personal interest courses, events and campus facilities. The Center features classrooms, computer labs, a GIS lab, a library and a large multipurpose room for seminars and training programs. Go on an interactive tour of the Reston Center by clicking on the map link at the top.
The Reston Center is part of the Loudoun Campus. Some of the distinct credit programs you’ll find at the Center include Early Childhood Education, Geography and Geospatial Technology (GST), and a variety of computer-related courses. In addition to standard college resources, at NOVA’s Reston Center you’ll benefit from all the same resources as the Loudoun Campus which consist of an ESL Center, Math Center and Writing Center. Explore the center website for more information.
We look forward to you joining our growing community where there are many cost-effective educational opportunities, whether you’re looking for an associate degree, certificate or you wish to participate in our Guaranteed Admissions Program and transfer to a four-year institute. Attending NOVA is a great first step on your road to success

Extended Learning Institute (ELI)
The Extended Learning Institute gives you the flexibility to fit education into your busy lifestyle from anywhere in the world. They offer three types of distance learning including online courses, telecourses and virtual hybrid courses. Go on an interactive tour of ELI by clicking on the map link at the top.
At ELI students can complete an entire associate degree through distance learning in Accounting, Administration of Justice, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Management specializing in Administrative Support Technology, Business Management specializing in Public Management, Fire Science, General Studies, Information Technology, Science, Science with a specialization in Math, Social Sciences, Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts with a specialization in International Studies or Liberal Arts with a specialization in Speech Communication.
Students also have the option to earn certificates online in the areas of Administration of Justice, Bookkeeping, Small Business Management, Accounting, Application Programming, Business Information Technology, Business Management Principles, Desktop Publishing, eCommerce, Infant and Toddler Care, Leadership Development and Network Administration. 

Prefix    Course Discipline
ACC    Accounting
ADJ    Administration of Justice
AIR    Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
ARA    Arabic
ARC    Architecture
ART    Arts
AST    Administrative Support Technology
ASL    American Sign Language
AUB    Auto Body
AUT    Automotive
      
BSK    Basic Skills
BIO    Biology
BLD    Building
BUS    Business Management & Administration
      
CAD    Computer Aided Drafting
CHD    Childhood Development
CHI    Chinese
CHM    Chemistry
CIV    Civil Engineering Technology
CON    Contract Management
CSC    Computer Science
CST    Communication Studies & Theatre
      
DIT    Dietetics
DMS    Diagnostic Medical Sonography
DNA    Dental Assisting
DNH    Dental Hygiene
DSL    Diesel
      
ECO    Economics
EDU    Education
EGR    Engineering
ELE    Electrical Technology
EMS    Emergency Medical Services
ENF    English Fundamentals
ENG    English
ENV    Environmental Science
ESL    English as a Second Language
ESR    Electronics Servicing
ETR    Electronics Technology
      
FIN    Financial Services
FST    Fire Science Technology
FRE    French
      
GEO    Geography
GER    German
GIS    Geographic Information Systems
GOL    Geology
GRE    Greek
      
HIN    Hindi
HIS    History
HIM    Health Information Management
HLT    Health
HMS    Human Services
HRI    Hospitality Management
HRT    Horticulture
HUM    Humanities
      
IDS    Interior Design
INT    Interpreter Education
ITD    Information Technology Database and Design
ITE    Information Technology Essentials
ITN    Information Technology Networking
ITP    Information Technology Programming
ITA    Italian
      
JPN    Japanese
      
KOR    Korean
      
LAT    Latin
LBR    Library Technology
LGL    Legal/Paralegal Studies
      
MDL    Medical Laboratory
MEC    Mechanical Engineering Technology
MET    Media Technology
MKT    Marketing
MSC    Military Science
MTE    Math Essentials
MTH    Mathematics
MTT    Developmental Mathematics Technology-Based
MUS    Music
      
NAS    Natural Science
NUR    Nursing
      
OCT    Occupational Therapy Assistant
 
PBS    Public Services
PED    Physical Education and Recreation
PHI    Philosophy
PHT    Photography
PHY    Physics
PLS    Political Science
POR    Portuguese
PSY    Psychology
PTH    Physical Therapy Assisting
      
ROC    Radiation Oncology
RAD    Radiography
REA    Real Estate
REL    Religion
RPK    Recreation and Parks
RTH    Respiratory Therapy
RUS    Russian
      
SDV    Student Development
SOC    Sociology
SPA    Spanish
SSC    Social Science
      
TRV    Travel and Tourism
      
VET    Veterinary Technology
VTN    Vietnamese
      
WEL    Welding

Required TOEFL score:
Paper based    500
Computer based    173
iBT    61

Required IELTS score: 6.0

Application Deadlines for Academic Studies:

Fall Semester Deadline: May 15
Spring Semester Deadline: October 15

Application Deadlines for Intensive English-Language Training Only:

Fall Semester Deadline: May 15
Spring Semester Deadline: October 15
Summer Session Deadline: March 1

Application Deadlines for F1 Transfer Students

Fall Semester Deadline: July 1
Spring Semester Deadline: December 1
Summer Session Deadline: April 15