<br />
STUDENT HANDBOOK 2011–2013<br />
PARTNERS IN YOUR SUCCESS.<br />
<br />
Student<br />
Handbook<br />
2011–2013<br />
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 />
online Student Handbook periodically for updates.<br />
Student Handbook 2011–2013 | NOVA | page 1<br />
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President’s Welcome<br />
On behalf of the members of the faculty and<br />
staff at Northern Virginia Community<br />
College, it is my pleasure to say WELCOME.<br />
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<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=3"> </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=4"> President’s Welcome On behalf of the members of</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=5"> Student Handbook This handbook is informational </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=6"> Table of Contents Introduction to NOVA </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=7"> Bookstores </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=8"> Smoking Policy </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=9"> Introduction to NOVA Welcome to Northern Virgini</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=10"> Statement of Values Our Mission With commitment t</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=11"> Comprehensive Educational Programs • We see lea</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=12"> Student Services Purpose The purpose of Student S</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=13"> The Associate Vice President for Student Services</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=14"> enrollment. Questions about enrollment not answer</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=15"> All students are encouraged to seek information a</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=16"> New Student Orientation (NSO) New Student Orienta</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=17"> If qualified, you may participate in dual enrollm</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=18"> they will need the service. The College will cons</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=19"> Dependents of a deceased or 100% disabled veteran</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=20"> For instance, Virginia View is an interactive com</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=21"> grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. Assi</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=22"> complete their programs of study before attemptin</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=23"> study) will be automatically placed in a Warning </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=24"> Financial Aid Suspension Appeals: Under certain c</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=25"> Student Activities NOVA Student Activities welco</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=26"> Clubs & Organizations The Office of Student Activ</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=27"> campus Student Activities Coordinator or the Coll</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=28"> Student Records Privacy of Student Records The Co</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=29"> indiscriminately if there is any question about t</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=30"> review educational records to the Student Service</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=31"> Academic Information Academic Honors Dean’s List </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=32"> are ineligible for appointive or elective office </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=33"> required to consult with their advisor/counselor.</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=34"> • Supplementary materials may be used to accompa</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=35"> A majority of the academic departments for the de</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=36"> Faculty (Academic) Advisors For the first semeste</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=37"> library delivery service. The libraries’ hours fo</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=38"> General Information Alcoholic Beverage Policy Stu</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=39"> performing, or displaying all or part of a copyri</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=40"> Anyone observing an emergency situation should co</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=41"> Alexandria Campus: Hot and cold food is served in</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=42"> television station (channel 19, 25, 37, or 59—che</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=43"> Northern Virginia Community College will close at</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=44"> 5. If the local schools are closed, why isn’t th</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=45"> that the College should close at times that do no</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=46"> 15. What if I work a special shift at the College</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=47"> should characterize all driving on campus. Compli</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=48"> Recycling NOVA participates in many recycling act</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=49"> For developed areas, like NOVA’s campuses, natura</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=50"> NOVA Fees and Fines Tuition Payment Tuition is pa</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=51"> the more likely the lowest monthly payment option</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=52"> If a refund is approved, it will be sent to your </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=53"> registrar within ten (10) calendar days following</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=54"> reserve materials late will be charged a fine of </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=55"> Permits may be purchased online beginning the fir</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=56"> Reference: College Policies and Procedures Advis</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 57" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=57"> Advisory and Governing Bodies For the information</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 58" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=58"> and security. Although this committee is not resp</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 59" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=59"> one member of the provost’s staff, who will serve</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 60" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=60"> The Student Financial Aid Committee (college-wide</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 61" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=61"> constitution and by-laws will be filed an</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 62" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=62"> keeping with the College’s mission and goals. It </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 63" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=63"> c. Signatures of the club’s four officer</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 64" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=64"> (iv) Failure to comply with audit</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 65" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=65"> Student Conduct, Rights, and Responsibilities: No</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 66" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=66"> B. Student Conduct College disciplinary action sh</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 67" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=67"> 11. Physically detaining or restraining any other</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 68" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=68"> • affect the College’s pursuit of its educationa</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 69" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=69"> 2. Formal Hearing before Disciplinary Panel </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 70" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=70"> Procedural Safeguards for Students and Clarificati</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 71" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=71"> 13. Written notification of any hearing body’s de</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 72" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=72"> 9. Letter of apology or other similar actions a</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 73" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=73"> or staff of the college of which he/she is presid</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 74" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=74"> them as one’s own work. This includes any </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 75" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=75"> dismissal when justified to remedy violations of </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 76" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=76"> or lending and/or to perform or display it. A stu</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 77" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=77"> • Using College computing resources to support a</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 78" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=78"> operating efficiency of its faculty and staff. As</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 79" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=79"> harassing material. Users must report problems wi</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 80" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=80"> these devices—even personally owned ones. Any of </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 81" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=81"> materials. Appropriate forms shou</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 82" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=82"> appeal. Final course grades issued by members of</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 83" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=83"> Step Three The student may appeal the dean’s dete</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 84" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=84"> Academic matters will be heard by the dean of the</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 85" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=85"> place for a hearing and notify the student in wri</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 86" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=86"> The student grievant may present new information </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 87" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=87"> 3. Teach the prescribed courses of study with t</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 88" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=88"> for appointments may vary from week to week. Exce</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 89" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=89"> beyond the subsequent semester (to include summer</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 90" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=90"> from the Capital Beltway (Route 495) at Exit 52. </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 91" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=91"> </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 92" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=92"> Index Academic Advising </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 93" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=93"> Course Content </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 94" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=94"> Learning and Technology Resources (LTR) </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 95" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=95"> Statement on Professional Ethics </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 96" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=96"> Who Can Answer My Question? Issue/Need(s) </a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 97" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=97"> Administrative Offices Brault Building 4001 Wakefi</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 98" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=98"> Student Handbook 2011–2013 | NOVA | page 97</a>
<a title="Student Handbook 2011-2013 page 99" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/761fb329?page=99"> Page 98 | NOVA | Student Handbook 2011–2013</a>
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