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STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011–2013<br />
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PARTNERS IN YOUR SUCCESS.<br />
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Student<br />
Handbook<br />
2011–2013<br />
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Policy Regarding Online and Print Versions of the Student Handbook<br />
Every effort has been made to provide the most accurate, up-to-date information possible in this handbook. It is<br />
revised every two years, but there may be times when substantive changes are required after the handbook has<br />
been printed. Such changes are flagged in the online Student Handbook at www.nvcc.edu/resources/stuhandbook,<br />
which is linked to a document entitled “Updates to the Student Handbook.” Students should consult the NOVA<br />
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&l<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=1">STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011–2013PARTNERS IN YOUR SUC</a> STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011–2013PARTNERS IN YOUR SUC<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=2">StudentHandbook2011–2013Policy Regardi</a> StudentHandbook2011–2013Policy Regardi<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=3"></a> <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=4">President’s WelcomeOn behalf of the members of</a> President’s WelcomeOn behalf of the members of<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=5">Student HandbookThis handbook is informational </a> Student HandbookThis handbook is informational <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=6">Table of ContentsIntroduction to NOVA </a> Table of ContentsIntroduction to NOVA <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=7">Bookstores </a> Bookstores <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=8"> Smoking Policy </a> Smoking Policy <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=9">Introduction to NOVAWelcome to Northern Virgini</a> Introduction to NOVAWelcome to Northern Virgini<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=10">Statement of ValuesOur MissionWith commitment t</a> Statement of ValuesOur MissionWith commitment t<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=11"> Comprehensive Educational Programs• We see lea</a> Comprehensive Educational Programs• We see lea<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=12">Student ServicesPurposeThe purpose of Student S</a> Student ServicesPurposeThe purpose of Student S<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=13">The Associate Vice President for Student Services</a> The Associate Vice President for Student Services<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=14">enrollment. Questions about enrollment not answer</a> enrollment. Questions about enrollment not answer<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=15">All students are encouraged to seek information a</a> All students are encouraged to seek information a<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=16">New Student Orientation (NSO)New Student Orienta</a> New Student Orientation (NSO)New Student Orienta<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=17">If qualified, you may participate in dual enrollm</a> If qualified, you may participate in dual enrollm<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=18">they will need the service. The College will cons</a> they will need the service. The College will cons<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=19">Dependents of a deceased or 100% disabled veteran</a> Dependents of a deceased or 100% disabled veteran<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=20">For instance, Virginia View is an interactive com</a> For instance, Virginia View is an interactive com<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=21">grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. Assi</a> grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. Assi<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=22">complete their programs of study before attemptin</a> complete their programs of study before attemptin<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=23">study) will be automatically placed in a Warning </a> study) will be automatically placed in a Warning <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=24">Financial Aid Suspension Appeals: Under certain c</a> Financial Aid Suspension Appeals: Under certain c<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=25">Student ActivitiesNOVA Student Activities welco</a> Student ActivitiesNOVA Student Activities welco<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=26">Clubs & OrganizationsThe Office of Student Activ</a> Clubs & OrganizationsThe Office of Student Activ<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=27">campus Student Activities Coordinator or the Coll</a> campus Student Activities Coordinator or the Coll<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=28">Student RecordsPrivacy of Student RecordsThe Co</a> Student RecordsPrivacy of Student RecordsThe Co<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=29">indiscriminately if there is any question about t</a> indiscriminately if there is any question about t<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=30">review educational records to the Student Service</a> review educational records to the Student Service<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=31">Academic InformationAcademic HonorsDean’s List</a> Academic InformationAcademic HonorsDean’s List<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=32">are ineligible for appointive or elective office </a> are ineligible for appointive or elective office <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=33">required to consult with their advisor/counselor.</a> required to consult with their advisor/counselor.<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=34">• Supplementary materials may be used to accompa</a> • Supplementary materials may be used to accompa<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=35">A majority of the academic departments for the de</a> A majority of the academic departments for the de<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=36">Faculty (Academic) AdvisorsFor the first semeste</a> Faculty (Academic) AdvisorsFor the first semeste<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=37">library delivery service. The libraries’ hours fo</a> library delivery service. The libraries’ hours fo<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=38">General InformationAlcoholic Beverage PolicyStu</a> General InformationAlcoholic Beverage PolicyStu<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=39">performing, or displaying all or part of a copyri</a> performing, or displaying all or part of a copyri<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=40">Anyone observing an emergency situation should co</a> Anyone observing an emergency situation should co<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=41">Alexandria Campus: Hot and cold food is served in</a> Alexandria Campus: Hot and cold food is served in<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=42">television station (channel 19, 25, 37, or 59—che</a> television station (channel 19, 25, 37, or 59—che<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=43">Northern Virginia Community College will close at</a> Northern Virginia Community College will close at<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=44">5. If the local schools are closed, why isn’t th</a> 5. If the local schools are closed, why isn’t th<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=45">that the College should close at times that do no</a> that the College should close at times that do no<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=46">15. What if I work a special shift at the College</a> 15. What if I work a special shift at the College<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=47">should characterize all driving on campus. Compli</a> should characterize all driving on campus. Compli<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=48">RecyclingNOVA participates in many recycling act</a> RecyclingNOVA participates in many recycling act<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=49">For developed areas, like NOVA’s campuses, natura</a> For developed areas, like NOVA’s campuses, natura<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=50">NOVA Fees and FinesTuition PaymentTuition is pa</a> NOVA Fees and FinesTuition PaymentTuition is pa<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=51">the more likely the lowest monthly payment option</a> the more likely the lowest monthly payment option<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=52">If a refund is approved, it will be sent to your </a> If a refund is approved, it will be sent to your <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=53">registrar within ten (10) calendar days following</a> registrar within ten (10) calendar days following<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=54">reserve materials late will be charged a fine of </a> reserve materials late will be charged a fine of <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=55">Permits may be purchased online beginning the fir</a> Permits may be purchased online beginning the fir<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=56">Reference: College Policies and ProceduresAdvis</a> Reference: College Policies and ProceduresAdvis<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=57">Advisory and Governing BodiesFor the information</a> Advisory and Governing BodiesFor the information<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=58">and security. Although this committee is not resp</a> and security. Although this committee is not resp<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=59">one member of the provost’s staff, who will serve</a> one member of the provost’s staff, who will serve<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=60">The Student Financial Aid Committee (college-wide</a> The Student Financial Aid Committee (college-wide<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=61"> constitution and by-laws will be filed an</a> constitution and by-laws will be filed an<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=62">keeping with the College’s mission and goals. It </a> keeping with the College’s mission and goals. It <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=63"> c. Signatures of the club’s four officer</a> c. Signatures of the club’s four officer<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=64"> (iv) Failure to comply with audit</a> (iv) Failure to comply with audit<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=65">Student Conduct, Rights, and Responsibilities:No</a> Student Conduct, Rights, and Responsibilities:No<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=66">B. Student ConductCollege disciplinary action sh</a> B. Student ConductCollege disciplinary action sh<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=67">11. Physically detaining or restraining any other</a> 11. Physically detaining or restraining any other<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=68">• affect the College’s pursuit of its educationa</a> • affect the College’s pursuit of its educationa<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=69">2. Formal Hearing before Disciplinary Panel </a> 2. Formal Hearing before Disciplinary Panel <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=70">Procedural Safeguards for Students and Clarificati</a> Procedural Safeguards for Students and Clarificati<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=71">13. Written notification of any hearing body’s de</a> 13. Written notification of any hearing body’s de<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=72">9. Letter of apology or other similar actions a</a> 9. Letter of apology or other similar actions a<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=73">or staff of the college of which he/she is presid</a> or staff of the college of which he/she is presid<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=74"> them as one’s own work. This includes any </a> them as one’s own work. This includes any <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=75">dismissal when justified to remedy violations of </a> dismissal when justified to remedy violations of <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 76" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=76">or lending and/or to perform or display it. A stu</a> or lending and/or to perform or display it. A stu<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=77">• Using College computing resources to support a</a> • Using College computing resources to support a<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=78">operating efficiency of its faculty and staff. As</a> operating efficiency of its faculty and staff. As<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 79" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=79">harassing material. Users must report problems wi</a> harassing material. Users must report problems wi<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 80" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=80">these devices—even personally owned ones. Any of </a> these devices—even personally owned ones. Any of <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=81"> materials. Appropriate forms shou</a> materials. Appropriate forms shou<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 82" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=82"> appeal. Final course grades issued by members of</a> appeal. Final course grades issued by members of<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=83">Step ThreeThe student may appeal the dean’s dete</a> Step ThreeThe student may appeal the dean’s dete<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 84" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=84">Academic matters will be heard by the dean of the</a> Academic matters will be heard by the dean of the<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 85" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=85">place for a hearing and notify the student in wri</a> place for a hearing and notify the student in wri<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 86" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=86">The student grievant may present new information </a> The student grievant may present new information <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 87" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=87">3. Teach the prescribed courses of study with t</a> 3. Teach the prescribed courses of study with t<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 88" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=88">for appointments may vary from week to week. Exce</a> for appointments may vary from week to week. Exce<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 89" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=89">beyond the subsequent semester (to include summer</a> beyond the subsequent semester (to include summer<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 90" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=90">from the Capital Beltway (Route 495) at Exit 52. </a> from the Capital Beltway (Route 495) at Exit 52. <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 91" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=91"></a> <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 92" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=92">IndexAcademic Advising </a> IndexAcademic Advising <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 93" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=93">Course Content </a> Course Content <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 94" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=94">Learning and Technology Resources (LTR) </a> Learning and Technology Resources (LTR) <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 95" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=95">Statement on Professional Ethics </a> Statement on Professional Ethics <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 96" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=96">Who Can Answer My Question?Issue/Need(s) </a> Who Can Answer My Question?Issue/Need(s) <a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 97" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=97">Administrative OfficesBrault Building4001 Wakefi</a> Administrative OfficesBrault Building4001 Wakefi<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 98" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=98">Student Handbook 2011–2013 | NOVA | page 97</a> Student Handbook 2011–2013 | NOVA | page 97<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 99" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=99">Page 98 | NOVA | Student Handbook 2011–2013</a> Page 98 | NOVA | Student Handbook 2011–2013<a title="NOVA Student Handbook 11-13.pdf page 100" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=100">703–323–3000 |www.nvcc.edu</a> 703–323–3000 |www.nvcc.edu