NOL - NOVA Online

NOL - NOVA Online

NOVA is committed to preparing students for today’s workforce and recognizes computers to be an extension of the learning tools needed to be globally competitive. All NOVA students are expected to have a laptop (or a desktop with webcam and microphone) that meets the minimum requirements for their major. Students are also expected to have access to reliable internet at home or through a mobile device hot spot. (NOTE: Chromebooks and iPads are useful but insufficient to replace a laptop. They will not run all the software typically needed at NOVA). Students can find the required specifications for their computers at https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/online/admissions/orientation/need-to-know-pg-5.html. NOVA Online offers online learning courses to students who require a more flexible schedule for their academic work, seek to complete NOVA courses while residing outside the local area, or prefer to learn online. Many NOVA degrees/specializations and certificates can be earned in their entirety or in part online. Courses are available in more than sixty disciplines. See the NOVA Online website at https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/online for a complete listing of programs and courses.

While most of NOVA’s Online coursework may be completed at home, some courses require face-to-face participation for labs or exams. In general, for each 3-credit course, students should plan to study at least 6-9 hours each week depending on the session length. Like campus-based classes, NOVA Online courses have regular assignment deadlines. Students also have access to dedicated faculty and staff support, including assistance via phone, email, office visits, or web conferencing. Beyond campus-based resources, NOVA Online provides holistic support services tailored to online learners, including academic counselors, success coaches, librarians, online tutors, and additional support staff.

Similar to campus-based courses, NOVA Online courses have proctored activities and or exams. Exams may be proctored using tools like Respondus Monitor and Respondus Lockdown Browser, Zoom Live, or Honorlock. Under special circumstances students may need to secure an exam proctor.  Testing information can be found at https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/online/student-resources/testing.html.

Students may enroll in NOVA Online courses the same way they enroll in on-campus courses, through myNOVA. Most NOVA Online courses have multiple sections starting throughout the semester. When course capacity limits are reached, NOVA Online sections are closed to further enrollment.  

Veterans and military-related students who use VA benefits must have classes certified by completing the online Veterans Enrollment Form. For international students, certain restrictions apply to how many NOVA Online credits they may take in a given semester.  

For additional information, see “NOVA Online” in the Academic Policies and Information  section or visit the NOVA Online website at https://online.nvcc.edu/.