Visiting, Incoming & Returning Students

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Steps to Get Started

We welcome all students who are interested in attending 91勛圖. This section will guide you through the application process and other vital steps to getting started at 91勛圖. 

For Transfer Students

Submit an application for admission: ( |  )

Complete the  at least four weeks prior to the tuition payment deadline. Use the online tutorial to help you complete the form.

  • Learn more about financial assistance.
  • To pay in installments, you must enroll in the FACTS Tuition Payment Plan prior to your tuition due date.

You are encouraged to speak with a counselor before enrolling for classes. A counselor can help you select a major, identify the classes you need to take, get financial aid, evaluate potential careers and more.

Officially transfer your prior coursework to 91勛圖. The College will determine which courses will count in your program of study. You should do this as soon as possible to avoid taking unnecessary courses.

  • Request an official transcript from every college or university you have attended.
  • Request official test scores to be sent to us directly (AP, IB, CLEP).
  • Official transcript(s) may be sent electronically by one of the following resources:
    • National Student Clearinghouse, Naviance, Parchment or directly from the institution to AsktheCRO@nvcc.edu.
    • Paper transcripts can be mailed to 91勛圖, College Records Office  -FX- P3, 3924 Pender Dr. Fairfax, VA 22030
  • Complete and submit a  for each transcript and test score.

Enroll online with 91勛圖Connect. First-time students are encouraged to enroll in SDV 100 or another student development course during their first semester.

Pay online by credit card through 91勛圖Connect. When you enroll for classes, you must pay by the payment deadline. Unpaid classes may be dropped from your schedule.

Print a copy of your enrollment schedule from 91勛圖Connect or call 703.323.3770 or 703.330.3770 (Prince William County) to check your classes and payment status.

  • Verify that you are enrolled in the correct courses.
  • Print a copy of your enrollment schedule every time you make a change.

Activate your free email account.

  • To protect your privacy, instructors may only use a student's official 91勛圖 email address.
  • You will receive updates on course changes and other pertinent information through your 91勛圖 email account.

Important Notice: Students cannot activate their VCCS student email until they have enrolled for classes. All fees must be paid before students can access their email. 

For Returning Students

Submit an application for admission:  | 

  • View Admissions Information.
  • If you believe you qualify for in-state tuition rates, complete the in-state tuition section of the application form prior to enrollment and payment of tuition.

Complete the  at least four weeks prior to the tuition payment deadline. Use the online tutorial to help you complete the form.

Most U.S. students will not need to take a placement test at 91勛圖. Students should visit the Direct Enrollment and Self Placement site to learn more about new placement measures and to fill out an Advising Survey to determine which college level Math and English courses to start with.

  • Tests are given at each campus Testing Center.
  • Photo ID and Student ID (found on your 91勛圖Card) are required.
  • Allow approximately two hours for each test.

You are encouraged to speak with an advisor before enrolling for classes. An advisor can help you select a major, identify the classes you need to take, get financial aid, evaluate potential careers and more.

  • Walk-in advising is available at any Student Services Center.
  • Students with disabilities can meet with a counselor for accommodations and accessibility services
  • Confirm your major.
  • Bring an unofficial transcript from every college you have attended.
  • Determine which classes transfer to 91勛圖.
  • Verify whether you need to take placement tests.
  • Choose your classes.

Enroll online with 91勛圖Connect. First-time students are encouraged to enroll in SDV 100 or another student development course during their first semester.

Pay online by credit card through 91勛圖Connect. When you enroll for classes, you must pay by the payment deadline. Unpaid classes may be dropped from your schedule.

Print a copy of your enrollment schedule from 91勛圖Connect or call 703.323.3770 or 703.330.3770 (Prince William County) to check your classes and payment status.

  • Verify that you are enrolled in the correct courses.
  • Print a copy of your enrollment schedule every time you make a change.

Print your schedule of classes and take it to your campus bookstore or buy your books online.

You can buy your parking permit online through Parking Services using your credit card 24 hours after you enroll for classes. You can also pay for a permit by cash or check at any of the campus Parking Services offices.

Parking permits are required for all semesters/sessions of enrollment.

Permits are required for all vehicles parked in all lots (except parking meters and hourly pay lots).

Student permits are valid only in "B" lots.

To use the parking garages at the Annandale and Medical Education Campuses, you must have a 91勛圖Card ID and a parking permit.

Hourly pay parking is available in the garages for those without a current permit and ID card.

Activate your free email account.

  • To protect your privacy, instructors may only use a student's official 91勛圖 email address.
  • You will receive updates on course changes and other pertinent information through your 91勛圖 email account.

Important Notice: Students cannot activate their VCCS student email until they have enrolled for classes. All fees must be paid before students can access their email.  

Visiting & Transient Students

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Visiting F-1 Students

If you are an international student from another institution on F-1 status, based on the information you provided with your application, you may have an F-1 service indicator hold on your record. This needs to be removed before you can register for classes.

You will need to submit the below documents online through 91勛圖's International Student Services  by logging in with your 91勛圖 student ID and password. Select Request Type "Visiting F-1 Student".

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  • Copy of your passport ID page
  • Copy of your current I-20
  • Letter from your International Student Advisor confirming you are maintaining F-1 status and will be enrolled in at least one course at your home institution for the semester you are planning to co-enroll at 91勛圖, if it is not during your F-1 vacation period.

You will receive an email when the indicators have been removed. You may contact oiss@nvcc.edu for additional guidance.

Fill out the 

  1. Upload and attach your unofficial documents. The submitted documentation needs to demonstrate that prerequisites have been met as outlined in the 91勛圖 Course Content Summary for that course. Unofficial documents can include:
    • Unofficial college or university transcripts from any institution within the United States. Transcript must include your full name, university name and your entire course history on the document.
    • Unofficial international evaluation transcripts from World Education Services (WES) or International Education Research Foundation (IERF).
    • Unofficial test scores from ABLE, ACE, ACT AP, CAMBRIDGE, CLEP, DSST, DuoLingo, GED, IB, IELTS , SAT, SAT II ,TOEFL iBT.
    • Unofficial U.S. high school transcripts for upper-level math courses (MTH 162, MTH 245, MTH 261, MTH 263).
  2. Select the 91勛圖 course you need a prerequisite waiver for using the drop-down menus.
  3. Use the comment section to list the prerequisite(s) you completed for that class.
  4. Submit the form. You will receive a response within three business days.
  5. Submit one form per course that you need a waiver for.

Visiting & Transient Students - 91勛圖
Transfer to 91勛圖 and find out if you can receive credit for completed coursework.

Virtual Advisors are available for support and questions through email or Live Chat.

Enroll online with 91勛圖Connect. First-time students are encouraged to enroll in SDV 100 or another student development course during their first semester.

Pay online by credit card through 91勛圖Connect. When you enroll for classes, you must pay by the payment deadline. Unpaid classes may be dropped from your schedule.

Important Note 91勛圖 Financial Aid

Transient students who are pursuing degrees at other colleges and who are just taking classes at 91勛圖 with the intention of transferring those courses back to their home institutions are not eligible for financial aid at 91勛圖. Such students may consult with the Financial Aid Office at the home institution to see if they are willing to do a consortium agreement with 91勛圖 whereby the home institution awards the student aid based on enrollment at 91勛圖.

Print a copy of your enrollment schedule from 91勛圖Connect  or call 703.323.3000 to check your classes and payment status.

  • Verify that you are enrolled in the correct courses.
  • Print a copy of your enrollment schedule every time you make a change.

Print your schedule of classes and take it to your campus bookstore or buy your books online.

Activate your free email account.

  • To protect your privacy, instructors may only use a student's official 91勛圖 email address.
  • You will receive updates on course changes and other pertinent information through your 91勛圖 email account.

Important Notice: Students cannot activate their VCCS student email until they have enrolled for classes. All fees must be paid before students can access their email.