Revisions to the following sections
8/2024
“Academic Programs and Requirements” section
7 SDV Elective
All degrees require a one-credit Student Development course, SDV 100 - College Success Skills, SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline). All Student Development courses cover topics related to academic success, responsible decision-making, and College information. Some sections address additional topics. First-time degree-seeking NOVA students are required to take an SDV course within their first semester at the College. First-time degree-seeking NOVA students are required to take an SDV course within their first semester at the College.
Academic Probation
Students who fail to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 1.50 will be placed on academic probation until their grade point average reaches 1.75 or better. The statement “Academic Probation” will be included on the student’s permanent record. Students on probation are ineligible for appointive or elective office in student organizations unless special permission is granted by the dean of student success or another appropriate College administrator. Students may be required to carry less than a normal load the following semester and are required to consult with their advisor/counselor. Students shall be placed on probation only after they have attempted 12 semester credits.
“Academic Policies and Information” section
Policies and Procedures on Student Grievance
Northern Virginia Community College provides fair and orderly procedures to resolve student grievances outlined in Policy 608 Student Grievances and on the Student Grievance form (125-021). Nothing in this policy prevents a student from discussing a complaint informally with any appropriate College employee, but students must follow the specific procedures and timelines in policy, which are subject to oversight of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). If an issue cannot be resolved by NOVA’s internal processes, military affiliated students may file a formal complaint directly with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and with the State of Approving Agency (SAA) at saa@dvs.virginia.gov. The Virginia State Approving Agency (SAA) is the approving authority of education and training programs for Virginia. The SAA investigates complaints of GI Bill® beneficiaries. While most complaints should initially follow the school grievance policy, if the situation cannot be resolved at the school, the beneficiary should contact our office via email saa@dvs.virginia.gov.
Course Grade Appeals
Course Grade Appeals By definition, a formal academic grievance is a student-initiated report of a grievance related to a final course grade OR a student-initiated report of an academic grievance related to a dismissal from an academic program. An academic grievance can be based on at least one of the following:
• Arbitrary and/or capricious action on the part of the instructor/faculty member, including assignment of a grade or dismissal from an academic program on some basis other than performance in the course or program.
• Application of standards different from those that were applied to other students in the same course or program (as defined in the course syllabus or within a related academic program document);
• An assignment of a final course grade that is not in accord with the grading protocol on the course syllabus; or
• A dismissal from an academic program that is not in accord with the program standards that define the parameters for dismissal. Students are encouraged to check their final course grades upon the final grade’s posting and informally connect with their faculty members if they have concerns. Nothing prohibits a student from skipping an informal process and beginning a formal student grievance process. A formal student grievance process must be initiated within twenty (20) business days following the event giving rise to the grievance. Every effort will be made to settle student grievances promptly. Students should review the Student Grievance Form (125-021) for more information.
“Admission” Section
Admission to the College
Individuals who have a high school diploma or the equivalent, or are at least 18 years of age and are able to benefit academically from enrollment as demonstrated by assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics are eligible for admission to Northern Virginia Community College. Minimum placement criteria can be found in the “Placement” section of this Catalog. Exceptions to this policy may be made by the College president only for documented reasons.
7/2024
updated
“Placement”
SAT/ACT/GED Scores for English Placement table under the “Placement” section. The message in red delineates what has amended.
| Test |
If you scored… |
You may enroll in… |
| SAT-ERW, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
480 or above |
ENG 111 |
| SAT-ERW, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing |
400-470 |
ENG 111 + EDE 11. ESL students may take ENG 111 with ESL 95 |
| ACT, Subject Area Tests English and Reading |
18 or above |
ENG 111 |
| ACT, Subject Area Tests English and Reading |
15-17 |
ENG 111 + EDE 11. ESL students may take ENG 111 with ESL 95 |
| ACT, Subject Area Tests English and Reading |
14 or below |
EDE 10. ESL students may take the Accuplacer |
| GED-English |
165 or above |
ENG 111. ESL students may take ENG 111 with ESL 95 |
| GED-English |
164 or below |
EDE 10. ESL Students may take the Accuplacer |
5/2024
“Admission” section, VCCS revision
Undocumented Students
Individuals are eligible for admission to the community college if they are high school graduates or the equivalent, or if they are eighteen years of age or older and able to benefit academically from study at the community college, as demonstrated by assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics. Please consult the “Placement” section of this Catalog, for minimum scores.
Exceptions to this policy may be made by the college president only for documented reasons.
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