STEM Scholarship Opportunity

Apply now for the Community College STEM Scholarship Opportunity for 2013-2014.

The Virginia Space Grant Consortium offers a limited number of scholarship opportunities to students majoring in STEM at any campus in The Virgina Community College System. For more information about this scholarship opportunity please visit http://www.vsgc.odu.edu

Applications must be received by March 15, 2013.

Spring Tuition due tomorrow December 6th!

Spring 2013 tuition is due tomorrow, December 6th.

Be sure to pay for your spring classes in the Accounting Office before 5 pm. You can also pay through your "MyCVCC" account. If payment is not received tomorrow you will be dropped for non-payment.

The Accounting Office is located in Amherst Hall Room 2208. You can also pay over the phone by calling the Accounting office at 434.832.7638 you will need your student ID number to process payment.

HELP Workshop today, December 4th

Learn more about SMARTHINKING the online tutoring service available to CVCC students.

Joy Adams, Student Success Coordinator will be presenting on this wonderful resource today at the HELP workshop.

The workshop will be from 1-2 pm in Amherst Hall room 2316. We look forward to seeing you there.

HELP Workshop Today!

Exams are just around the corner and today's HELP workshop is designed to give you tools and strategies to help prepare you for your finals.

Please join us today, November 27th from 1-2pm in Amherst Hall, Room 2316. Counselor Kimberly French will present on test taking strategies ways o reduce test anxiety.

We look forward to seeing you there.

HELP Workshop Tomorrow November 13th

Please join us for the next HELP workshop in our Fall series tomorrow, November 13th.

This week's workshop will be presented by Emily Muniz (Enrollment Services Specialist) and Connie Sublett (HR Analyst)and will focus on career and employment skills for the nontraditional student.

The workshop will be in the Amherst Building room 2316 from 1-2 pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Helping Every Learner Perform Workshop -Tuesday October 30th

Do you have a paper or project coming up and need help researching your topic? If so be sure to join us on Tuesday October 30th at 1 pm in room 2316.

The HELP workshop series will have Elizabeth Booth, CVCC's Information Services Librarian presenting information about the research tools available to you in the Library.

Virginia Tech Priority Review Application

Priority Review will again be available to VCCS students wishing to apply for the summer/fall 2013 semesters. Students who plan to take advantage of this early application process should pay close attention to the stated deadlines. Below is the process and schedule:

1. January 4, 2013 – online Transfer Application must be submitted by midnight.

2. January 4, 2013 – transcripts from all colleges/universities attended must either be postmarked or sent via email to transcripts@vt.edu> by midnight. For transcripts sent via email, the subject line must include the Student’s Name and Major. For Priority Review, we can work with unofficial transcripts sent by the student. Fall 2012 grades must be included on the VCCS transcript.

3. First Week of February – decisions will be mailed.


This year, it will not be necessary for students to sign up in their VCCS advising offices. Any application received from a current VCCS student by the January 4, 2013 deadline (including receipt of all transcripts) will be reviewed under this process. All applications/transcripts received after January 4, 2013 will be reviewed under the regular transfer process.

Students MUST have both the application and all college transcripts in by January 4, 2013. Because of the expected volume, we will not be able to make any exceptions to this deadline.

Virginia Tech on Campus October 23rd

Are you interested in attending Virginia Tech?

Virginia Tech will be on campus October 23rd beginning at 10:00am. If you are interested in attending Virginia Tech and would like to discuss program options in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences contact Susan Rush in the Counseling Office at rushs@cvcc.vccs.edu to set up an appointment.

Helping Every Learner Perform Workshop October 23rd

Do you need some help figuring out how to study for math?

Join us for this week's HELP workshop where Cindy Wallin,the head of the math department, and Alison Moore, math faculty will talk about techniques on how to study.

The workshop will be Tuesday, October 23rd from 1-2 pm in Amherst Hall, Room 2316.

Helping Every Learner Perform Workshop October 16th

Do you need some help understanding how to register for classes using the Student Information System?

Join us at this week's HELP workshop where Kevin Riley, Student Services Coordinator, will present on how to use the SIS system to enroll in classes.

The workshop will be Tuesday, October 16th from 1-2 pm in Amherst Hall room 2316

2nd 8 week courses begin October 18th

Are you interested in taking a 2nd 8 week course this fall semester?

Come in and meet with a Counselor during our walk in advising hours to enroll.

Remember 2nd 8-Week courses start October 18th! Payment is due the day you enroll.

For Walk-in advising hours contact the Counseling desk at 434.832.7818

Heling Every Learner Perfom Wokshop October 2nd

Do you plan to transfer? Get the scoop on transferring at this week's HELP workshop.

Susan Rush our Transfer Counselor will provide you with important information on transferring including the steps you need to take to ensure you have a smooth transfer process.


The workshop will be Tuesday, October 2nd be from 1-2 pm in Amherst Hall Room 2316.

Helping Every Learner Perform Workshop

Join us on Wednesday, September 18th from 1-2 PM in Amherst Hall, Room 2316 for our first HELP workshop of the semester!

This week's workshop will focus on the Everyday Leader and will be presented by Linda Adams, CVCC's Student Activities Coordinator

Produced in Virginia Career Exploration Fair

CVCC's "2+2" engineering degree program in partnership with the University of Virginia

Join us to learn more about the employers who may seek to hire graduates of the UVA Produced program as well as talk with employers who may serve as internship sites. Be sure to bring your resume to share with prospective employers.

Tuesday, October 9, 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM
Merritt Hall, Central Virginia Community College

Participating Employers may include: AREVA, B&W, Flowserve, Delta Star, Wiley Wilson, Harris, Parker-Hannifin, Georgia Pacific and more!

Transfer Fair at CVCC

Are you thinking about transferring to a four year school?

The Transfer Fair on Wednesday, September 19th will give you the chance to talk to representatives of four year colleges and get vital information about transferring to their college. Don’t miss out. Bring your transcript. Bring your questions.

The Transfer Fair is from noon until 1:30 pm in the CVCC Student Center.

Here are the colleges that will be on campus:
Belmont Abbey College
Bluefield College
Campbell University
Catawba College
Centra College of Nursing
Charleston Southern University
Coastal Carolina University
College of William and Mary
Emory & Henry College
East Carolina University
East Tennessee State University
Ferrum College
George Mason University
Glenville State College
Hollins University
James Madison University
Jefferson College of Health Sciences
Johnson & Wales University 
King College
Liberty University
Longwood University
Lynchburg College
Mary Baldwin College
Miller Motte Technical College
Norfolk State University
Old Dominion University
Pfeiffer University
Radford University 
Randolph College
Randolph-Macon College
Regent University
Roanoke College
Roanoke Higher Education Center
Shenandoah University
Skyline College (formerly ECPI)
St. Andrews University
Southwest VA Education Center
Sweet Briar College
University of Mary Washington
University of Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech
William Peace University


We look forward to seeing you there!

Placement Testing Information

We are in the process of implementing a new English placement test, the test should be available for students at the beginning of October. We are only giving the math placement test at this time. For information about the math placement test please visit this link

For testing information please call the Counseling Office at 434.832.7800

Important Information about Attendance

Please take note of a new VCCS Policy as found on Page 30 of the CVCC Catalog and Student Handbook:

Students who do not attend a minimum of one class meeting (or log into a web-based course) prior to the drop date must be administratively dropped from the course. No refund will be granted for students who enroll but fail to attend.

You would get a refund if you drop yourself from the class before the last day to drop for a refund (before 5pm):
For 1st eight week classes: Monday, August 27
For 16 week classes: Tuesday, Sept. 4
For 2nd eight week classes: Thursday, Oct. 25

Counseling Office open this Saturday!

The CVCC Counseling Office will be open this Saturday, August 18th from 10-2 for walk-in advising.

Fall Classes start August 20th

Fall Classes begin next Monday, August 20th. It is not too late to register.

Come in during our walk-in advising to meet with a Counselor to get signed up for classes.

The Counseling Office phone number is 832-7800 four our walk-in schedule.

Fall Registration

We are registering now for the fall semester. Please come in and meet with an Advisor to sign up for classes. We have walk-in advising available throughout the day. Please call the Counseling desk at 434-832-7800 to find out our walk in hours. We look forward to helping you register.

Fall Tuition is due July 26th. The Fall 2012 Tuition Rates are $129.50 per credit hour for in-state and $321.60 for out of state students.

Test Anxiety Workshop Today, April 24th

(HELP)
Helping Every Learner Perform (HELP) Workshops
Tuesday, 1-2 PM
Amherst Hall, Room 2316

April 24: Test Taking Strategies and How to Reduce Test Anxiety Right before Exams. Presented by Kimberly French, Counselor

CVCC Open House this Saturday, April 21st from 11-2 pm

Central Virginia Community College is having an Open House this Saturday, April 21st from 11:00-2:00 pm.

There will be a number of information sessions on various topics including; financial aid, the admissions process, majors and careers, as well as transferring.

We will also have tours of campus and refreshments. We look forward to seeing you Saturday!

http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu/Media/OpenHouse_120421.pdf

Fall 2012 Enrollment is Happening Now!

Fall 2012 registration is now open!

Don't wait until the last minute to register, sign up early to ensure a schedule that fits your needs. We have Walk-in Advising Monday-Friday, be sure to call the Counseling Office at 832-7800 to find out the hours a counselor will be available.

To view the fall schedule please visit this link: http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu/ClassSchedule.aspx

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Helping Every Learner Perform Workshops

There will be a series of workshops offered over the next couple of weeks on various topics. We hope you will join us. The workshops are on Tuesdays from 1-2 pm in Amherst Hall Room 2316.

March 27: Who Can Benefit and How from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? Presented by Nancy Mitchell, Counselor


April 3: Money for College. Presented by Deborah Marshall, Financial Aid Director


April 10: How Do I Use the Student Information System to Register for Classes? Presented by Kevin Riley, Counseling


April 17: All You Need to Know About Safety on the Community College Campus. Presented by Ray New, Campus Police

April 24: Test Taking Strategies and How to Reduce Test Anxiety Right before Exams. Presented by Kimberly French, Counselor

Student Ambassador Application

Do you have a desire to share your Central Virginia Community College experience with others? Have strong interpersonal, academic and organization skills? Then you want to consider becoming a CVCC Ambassador.

What does it take to become an Ambassador?
At least a 2.5 GPA, with a minimum of 6 credit hours completed at CVCC by the end of Fall 2011.
Availability to serve as an Ambassador during the following semesters: Summer 2012, Fall 2012, and Spring 2013.

The deadline to apply is March 16th. To find out more and to get an application please contact Kimberly French in the Counseling Department Amherst Hall, Room 2104.

Coping with Stress Workshop

Are you experiencing stress from changes in your life? If so please join us for our Coping with Stress Workshop.

February 22 and 29th in the Amherst Building Room 2316 from noon-1 pm.

If you are interested in coming please contact Kimberly French to register at 832-7886.

Lunch will be provided!

Enroll in 2nd 8 Week Classes

Don't forget that 2nd 8 week classes begin March 12th. If you would like to sign up for classes please contact the Counseling office at 832-7800 to make an appointment with a Counselor.

Here is the link to our 2nd 8 week course offerings:
http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu/ClassSchedule.aspx