Spring Registration is Happening Now!

Spring 2011 registration is well underway at CVCC. Please be sure to come in during our walk-in advising hours to meet with a counselor and get signed up for classes.

The most current course listings can be viewed on our website

Remember- tuition for Spring courses is due Thursday December 9th by 5 pm.

Spring 2011 Walk-In Advising Schedule

Below is the walk-in schedule for spring registration. Walk-ins are on a first come, first serve basis. Walk-ins may end early in the afternoon if there are too many people waiting to see a counselor. Times are subject to change. For more information please contact the CVCC Counseling Department at (434) 832-7800.

Monday, 11/22/10 – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, 11/23/10 – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday, 11/24/10 – 8:30am – 11:30am (Closing at Noon)
Thursday, 11/25/10 – Closed Friday, 11/26/10 – Closed

Monday, 11/29/10 – 9:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, 11/30/10 – 8:30am – 6:30pm
Wednesday, 12/1/10 – 8:30am – 6:30pm
Thursday, 12/2/10 – 9:00am – 3:30pm
Friday, 12/3/10 – 8:30am – 4:00pm

Monday, 12/6/10 – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, 12/7/10 – 8:30am – 6:30pm
Wednesday, 12/8/10 – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday, 12/9/10 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Friday, 12/10/10 – 8:30am – 4:00pm

Monday, 12/13/10 – 8:30am – 6:30pm
Tuesday, 12/14/10 – 8:30am – 6:30pm
Wednesday, 12/15/10 – 8:30am – 4:00pm
Thursday, 12/16/10 – 8:30am – 6:30pm
Friday, 12/17/10 – 8:30am – 4:00pm

Monday, 12/20/10 – 8:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, 12/21/10 – 8:30am – 6:30pm
Wednesday, 12/22/10 – 8:30am – 6:30pm
Thursday, 12/23/10 – 8:30am – 6:30pm
Friday, 12/24/10 – Friday 12/31/10 – Closed

Spring Regisration

Spring 2011 registration begins Friday November 5th!

Please call the Counseling desk at 434.832.7800 to schedule an appointment with a Counselor.

You can see the Spring 2011 course selections here.

Virginia Education Wizard

Are you unsure of what the right major is for you? Do you need help with transfer information? Do you have questions about financial aid?

The Virginia Education Wizard is a wonderful tool designed for students to help you choose a career, get the information you need to pursue your career, find the college that is right for you, pay for college, transfer from a community college to a university, and get answers to your questions about your future.

Please take some time to explore this wonderful tool. You can reach the Virginia Wizard by following this link:
https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action

CVCC Engineering Scholarships Available

We are now accepting applications for the Engineering Scholarship for the spring semester.



The deadline is November 15, 2010


Application packet details can be found at: www.cvcc.vccs.edu/Academics/Programs/EngineeringUVA_Scholarship.asp



For More information please contact Marc Zoccola at 832-7804 or zoccolam@cvcc.vccs.edu

2nd 8 Week Courses Start October 25th

We are still enrolling for our 2nd 8 week courses which begin October 21, 2010.

For a complete listing of our 2nd 8 week courses please visit this link

Spring and Summer Registration

It is already time to start thinking about spring and summer registration. We start enrolling for both November 5th. The schedule should be available online by the end of October. Contact the counseling desk to set up an appointment at 832-7800.

Fall Classes have Begun!

We are in the 2nd week of the Fall semester here at CVCC. I hope everyone had a great first week. Starting a new class can be a little scary and overwhelming even if this is not your first semester of college. To ensure a successful semester here are some tips recommended by Randall S. Hansen in his article "Your First Year of College: 25 Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond".

1. Be Organized. In college the professors will give you a syllabus with due dates for all of your assignments. They expect you to remember those due dates. and typically won't remind you. Be sure to get a planner or organizer and write down your test dates and when papers are due, that way you can see what is coming in the next couple of weeks and you can plan out when you will study for your tests or work on your papers.

2. Find the ideal place for you to study. It is important to know where you study the best. It may in your room at home, or away from home in the library. Usually a place that has very little distraction is best. Check out the study rooms in the library in Bedford Hall.

3. Go to Class. This may sound like a silly tip, but some professors don't have an attendance policy. It may be tempting some days to sleep in or skip a class because it is a beautiful day outside. Avoid this temptation, you can't learn the material if you aren't in class. Professors cover a lot of valuable information in class, they also change due dates and test dates and if you aren't there to receive this information you may find yourself in trouble.

4. Meet with your professors. Your professors have office hours, usually they are listed on the door of their office and in the syllabus, they want you to use them. The reason for the office hours is to meet with students, if you have questions about the material you are studying go see your professor.

5. Visit your Acadmic Advisor. Advisors are here for you to help you schedule courses, add or drop classes, and decide majors. If you need help with something and you are not sure where to go, come see us and we will answer your questions and if we can't answer them we will put you in contact with someone that can.

August 27th last day to add 16 week course

Today, August 27th is the last day to add a 16 week course. The Counseling Office will be open today until 5 pm. So come on in and get signed up.

2nd 8 week courses begin October 25th. The last day to add a 2nd 8 week course is October 27th.

Fall Classes

The Fall semester starts in just a couple of weeks. Please come in during our walk-in advising hours to meet with a counselor and sign up for Fall classes.

We have walk-in advising Monday-Thursday from 8-5 and Friday 8-4. We hope to see you soon!

Fall Tuition Due July 22rd!!!

Just a reminder that fall 2010 tuition is due by 5pm on Thursday, July 22nd. If tuition is not paid by this date your classes may be dropped. Students awarded financial aid should verify their award is sufficient to cover the cost of their tuition. Please log into the Student Information System using your MyCVCC account at: https://cvcc.my.vccs.edu/jsp/home.jsp to view your financial aid and account balances.
Payments may be made the following ways:

(1) Mail checks to : CVCC Accounting Office
3506 Wards Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
**Please note student ID or name on check and we must receive by July 22nd

(2) Pay online using your MyCVCC account or by phone (434) 832-7638 with a Visa or MasterCard.

(3) Pay in person at one of CVCC’s offsite centers (Altavista, Amherst, Appomattox or Bedford) by 4pm or at our Ward Road location by 5pm on July 22nd.

CVCC offers a payment plan. For more information please click the following link:
http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu/Student%20Services/Financial%20Aid/e-Cashier.asp

2nd 5 Week Summer Session

The 2nd 5 week Summer Session started June 21.

The last day to drop a 2nd 5 week summer course is this Friday, June 25 by 12 pm. The last day to withdraw from a 2nd 5 week summer course is July 12th.
Please contact the Counseling office if you have any questions, 434-832-7800.

Fall Enrollment

We are currently enrolling for the Fall semester! Come meet with a counselor to get signed up for classes.

We have walk-in advising Monday-Friday from 8-5. You don't need an appointment just come on in and we will get you signed up and ready to go for the fall.

Remember Fall semester starts August 23rd.

Fall Tution Rates

The tuition rates for the fall are as follows:

In-state tuition will now be $ 111.50 per credit hour

Out-of-State tuition is $ 305.10 per credit hour

CVCC Engineering Scholarships Available

Two and single year scholarships are being awarded for Engineering students. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2010. You must be a full time student.

The application packet is located here

For more information please contact Marc Zoccola at 434.832.7804 or
zoccolam@cvcc.vccs.edu

Open House at CVCC for new programs

CVCC will be holding two Open Houses on April 29th.

The first Open House will be for the B&W, Job Corps, and CVCC Partnership Program in Machining.

When? Thursday, April 29 at 6:00 PM

Where? CVCC Main Campus
Multipurpose Room (5122), Merritt Hall
Refreshments will be served.

Presenters? CVCC- program overview
Job Corp- requirements and benefits
B&W- career possibilities

The second Open House will be for the Associate in Applied Science in Agribusiness

When? Thursday, April 29 at 7:00 PM

Where? Bedford Center (CVCC off site center)

Presenter? CVCC Academic Counselor Marc Zoccola will be presenting an overview of the curriculum

What should you expect the first time you meet with an Academic Advisor?

It is that time of year to start thinking about fall registration. CVCC begins registering for fall classes beginning April 9th, that is next Thursday!

If you are a new student to CVCC you may not be familiar with the registration process. That is what I want to cover in this week's post- getting started at CVCC!


Step One:
The first step in getting started at CVCC is to apply for admission online. You can apply here.

Step Two:
After you have applied to CVCC the next step will be to come in and take our placement test. The full test covers both math and English and you will need to take this before you will be able to sign up for fall classes. Here is more information abou the placement test.

Step Three:
Your next step will be to come in and speak to a counselor. At this meeting we will go over your placement test scores and talk about what your academic goals are. We will also set up a schedule that fits your needs and talk about what to expect your first semester in college.

Step Four:

In addition to the steps outlined above you will also want to apply for financial aid. You can apply at the Financial Aid website. You can apply for financial aid once you have applied to CVCC.

If you have any questions about the registration process please feel free to call the Counseling Office at 832-7800. We are taking appointments now and look forward to meeting you soon.

Engineering Scholarships

CVCC Engineering Scholarships Now Available!

We are now accepting applications the deadline to apply is April 1, 2010

Application packet details can be found here

For more information contact Marc Zoccola at 434.832-7804 or zoccolam@cvcc.vccs.edu

CVCC Open House Saturday April 10, 2010

There will be an Open House for High Seniors and their parents on Saturday April 10, 2010 from 9am-12 pm.

Come join us to learn about....

The Admissions Process

Programs of Study

Financial Aid

Disability Support Services

Transitioning from High School to College

Transferring & Guaranteed Admissions Agreements

You can register online at www.cvcc.vccs.edu or by calling 832-7800

Engineering Open House

CVCC/UVA Engineering Partnership-Be part of a growing engineering career field

CVCC offers a two-year Associate of Science in Engineering degree.
There are CVCC scholarships and corporate sponsorships available for students.
Upon completion of the two-year program, qualified students are guaranteed admission into UVA's Engineering program.
Students can choose to take UVA classes in Lynchburg at CVCC or at the main campus in Charlottesville

Open House
Come join us to learn more about this exciting program.
When? Monday, March 15, 2010 from 6-7:30 PM
Where? Merritt Hall Multi-purpose Room
Central Virginia Community College
3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, Virginia 24502

Spring Graduation Deadline

If you will be completing your course requirements for your program this spring the deadline to apply for graduation is Tuesday, March 9th. Please complete an Application for Graduation available int he Office of Admissions and Records (Amherst Hall, Room 2204) by this date. Our annual commencement ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 13th this year at the Liberty University Vines Center. If you have any questions please contact the Graduation Coordinator at 434-832-7633.

Culinary Arts Program

CVCC is happy to announce two new programs beginning this fall. We will be offering an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts and Management and a Certificate in Culinary Arts.

The Associate in Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts and Management is a two year program designed to prepare individuals for careers in culinary arts, food service management and related occupations. Admission is competitive and based on grades, performance on the College’s placement test, interviews and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in Culinary Arts and Management. The deadline to apply to the program is May 14, 2010.

If you are interested in pursuing this degree please complete the following steps:
1. Apply to CVCC by visiting our website www.cvcc.vccs.edu
2. Submit high school and official college transcripts. If you have not taken college level math or English, you will need to take our placement test. The placement test is available Monday-Thursday from 8-5 and Friday 8-3 and is given on a walk-in basis. The placement test is a computer based test, the full test (math and English) costs seven dollars. The test is untimed and usually takes students two hours to complete.
3. After you have completed these steps you will need to schedule an appointment with a counselor so you can submit an application to the program. Please contact the counseling office at 832-7800 to set up an appointment.

The Certificate program in Culinary Arts is a two year part time program designed to provide a foundation in food production in the culinary arts field. Students interested in this certificate need to apply to CVCC and take the English placement test.

Please contact the Counseling office at 832-7800 for more information about the programs.

Withdrawal Deadline

The deadline to withdraw from a 16 week course for the spring semester is March 15.

If you withdraw from a course you will be awarded a "W" for that course. This will not affect your GPA. If you are on financial aid please contact the Financial Aid office at 832-7814 or visit them on campus in room 2100 in Amherst Hall to see how a "W" might affect your aid.

Summer Enrollment

We are currently enrolling for the summer session. Take a look at the course offerings for the summer semester here

Keep in mind the summer schedule is a different format than fall and spring. It is broken down into 1 ten week session and 2 five week sessions. This means the courses move very quickly so be sure you consider that when registering for classes.

Payment for summer classes is due April 22 by 5 pm.

RN to Paramedic Bridge Program

CVCC is now accepting applicants for the RN to Paramedic Bridge Program. There is limited enrollment and students must apply by March 15.

Applicants must have a current Registered Nurse License, be currently active as an RN or EMS provider, and have current EMT-Basic or higher EMS certification. If you are not currently an EMT, an accelerated course for RN's (EMT refresher course) will be offered April-June 2010, at CVCC.

120 hours of classroom and skills training
136 hours, minimum of clinical and field internship
two semesters, August 2010-May 2011
Class meets on Wednesday, 1730-2145 EST
Clinical and Field Internships will be scheduled around your work
You will earn 15 college credits
Tuition: approximately $ 1550 for the entire program
Limited enrollment. Only 18 student will be accepted

This program is designed to address areas of the National DOT Paramedic Curriculum not clearly addressed in RN curricula. Concentration will be placed on advanced airway management, pre-hospital patient assessment, trauma and medical emergency management. Pediatrics, hazardous material incidents, rescue and ambulance operations are also covered. The program will prepare the Rn for the National Registry paramedic examination.

For further information about the Bridge Program and/or the EMT refresher course, contact: Jason Ferguson at 434- 832-7797 (fergusonj@cvcc.vccs.edu) or Catherine Galvan 832-771 (galvanc@cvcc.vccs.edu)

Central Virginia Community College Counseling Department

Welcome to the Central Virginia Community College Counseling Department Blog. The goal of this Blog is to provide you with current program and college information.
If there are any changes to programs or college policies we will communicate that information here.

We hope this Blog will serve as a useful resource for you during your academic career at CVCC.