Free Bus Transporation for CVCC Students

Beginning January 6, 2014 through June 30, 2014. CVCC will offer free bus transportation to all CVCC students.  If you are interested please see visit the Campus Library circulation desk to receive a sticker to be placed on your CVCC ID card. 

You will only need to show your CVCC ID to the bus driver to board and travel.

STEM Scholarship Opportunity

Are you majoring in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math major? You may be eligible for the Virginia Space Grant Consortium scholarship.

These $2,000 scholarships are competitive awards based on academic merit for students demonstrating an interest in NASA's missions and STEM related Careers.

For more information please visit: http://www.vsgc.odu.edu/

Applications must be received by March 17, 2014

HELP Workshop Today!

Have you registered yet for the Spring 2014 Semester? If not come to today's HELP Workshop to sign up for Spring classes.

There will be an Academic Counselor and Admissions and Records Representative to help you register for classes and make sure you are on track for your program of study.

The workshop is today, December 3rd from 1- 2pm, in Amherst Hall, Room 2412.

Creative Thinking

Today's HELP Workshop is about Creative Thinking. Creative Thinking helps you think outside the box, and become who you aspire to be. It also can help you attain your chosen career.

Come learn more at today's workshop. It is from 1-2pm in Amherst Hall, Room 2316

Spring 2014 registration has begun! 

Come in today and meet with a Counselor to get signed up for your Spring classes!

We have walk-in counselors available Monday through Friday from 8- 7pm to help you get signed up. We look forward to meeting with you.

Click here to see the Spring 2014 class Schedule

HELP Workshop Today!

Have you wanted to learn more about photography? Then come be a part of this week's HELP Workshop the topic is Photography: From the Pinhole to the Pixel. Professor John Lofaso will present this workshop today, October 29th in the Photography Lab in Campbell Hall (on the left side when you enter the door closest to Amherst Hall) from 1-2 PM.

Come learn more about the dynamic world of photography

English Tutoring

Do you need extra help on your writing assignments in classes besides English Composition and Literature? Then contact the Student Success Center to get signed up for tutoring support with an English faculty member.

The Student Success Center is located in Bedford Hall, Room 3205 and their phone number is 434-832-7827.

Don't wait until the end of the semester to seek help, set up a tutoring appointment now!

SMARTHINKING WORKSHOP TODAY!

Do you want to learn more about SMARTHINKING, CVCC's online tutoring service? Then come join us today from 1-2 PM in Amherst Hall, Room 2316. Joy Adams, Student Success & Testing Center Coordinator will be presenting a workshop on how to use this study tool.

2nd 8 Week Courses Start October 16

We are still enrolling in 2nd 8 week courses for the Fall 2013 Semester.

Come in and meet with a Counselor during our Walk-In Advising hours to enroll. We have Walk-In Advising Monday-Thursday from 8-6pm and on Friday from 8-5pm.

The 2nd 8 week session begins October 16th.

Take a look at the course that are being offered HERE

Do You Need Help Understanding your Course Syllabus?

Today's HELP Workshop will cover everything you need to know about course Syllabi.

Lorna Nelson, CVCC English Instructor, will present on why it is important to read and kno what is within your syllabus.

The workshop will be today Tuesday, September 10th, in Amherst Hall room 2316 at 1 pm.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Drop Deadline for 16 week courses is Today, September 3rd

Today, September 3rd, is the last day to drop a 16 week course with a refund.

If you feel that you need to drop a course, please be sure to drop the course in the Admissions and Records office before 5pm. You can also drop a course through your "MyCVCC" account in the Student Information System. If you drop a course through the Student Student Information system, be sure to print a copy of your schedule to verify the drop was processed.

If you are on financial aid dropping a course could affect your aid for this semester so it is very important you check with a Financial Aid Counselor before making any changes to your schedule after the semester has begun.

The Financial Aid office is located in Amherst Hall room 2100, their phone number is 434.832.7814.

Tips for a Successful Semester

Welcome to the 2nd week of the Fall 2013 semester. Here are some helpful tips that will help you as you settle into your new schedule.

1.Review your Syllabus carefully. Keep it in a safe place where you can access it easily. Be sure to record your test dates and project due dates on a personal calendar. Here are some great online calendars for you to check out. Google Calendar , Zoho Calendar, Cozy Family Calendar . Visit Blackboard to review any lecture notes or additional information your instructor might want you to know about the class.

2.Know important deadlines for your courses. This includes the drop and withdrawal date and when your final exams are. Review and print out the Fall 2013 Syllabus Attachment

3.Communicate with your Professors. If you have a question or need clarification on a topic or assignment don’t hesitate to ask them. Your professors will have office hours listed on your syllabus as well as their email. Your instructors are there to help you, they want you to be successful in their class.

4.Develop your Study Schedule now. The semester just began but you will see that time goes by quickly and the material that is being covered in your classes will increase. By developing a study schedule now will help you later in the semester. When studying try to find a quiet, distraction free environment that will allow you to concentrate.

5.Get Involved. School is about academics but it is also about connecting with the CVCC community. Be sure to look for opportunities to get involved on campus, it could be with a club or organization. Stay connected to CVCC social media channels to keep up to date and involved with activities on campus. Facebook Twitter, YouTube

Counseling Office Hours

The Fall 2013 semester is about to begin. 16 week and 1st 8 week classes start Monday August 19th. It isn't too late to sign up! Come in and meet with a Counselor during our Walk-In hours Monday-Thursday form 8-7pm and Friday 8-5pm. We will also be open this Saturday, August 17th from 10-2pm.

Would you prefer online advising? Then check out our Sky Advising Sessions with Kimberly French Wednesday and Friday from 9-10 am and Tuesday and Thursday from 3-4pm. If you would like to connect with her please call using Skype call: KimberlyFrench.CVCC

First Five Week Summer Course Deadline to Withdraw is June 7th

If you are taking a summer course. Please keep the withdrawal and drop dates in mind. They can be found on the CVCC website under Academic Calendar

The deadline to withdraw from a 1st 5 week course is this Friday, June 7th. The last day to withdraw from a 10 week course is Monday, July 1st.

Thinking through the Virginia Placement Test

Learn about the Virginia Placement Test that Central Virginia Community College uses to place students in English and Math classes. Hear both the English and Math portion of the test explained so you will not have any surprises when you come in to take the test.

Further information, including practice test information can be found by clicking HERE

1st 5 week and 10 week Summer Session starts Monday!

It is not too late to get signed up for a summer class at CVCC.

The 1st 5 week and 10 week session starts Monday May 20th. Come in and see a counselor today, Friday May 17th from 8-5 to get signed up.
Here is the current summer class schedule

Babcock and Wilcox Company Engineering Sponsorship Program Opportunity

B&W will award a maximize of two comprehensive sponsorships to two full-time students who are currently enrolled in the Central Virginia Community College/University of Virginia Engineering partnership program and who are pursuing a bachelor of science degree in engineering.

Each recipient will work as an intern at the Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Operations Group, Inc. in Lynchburg, VA for the duration of the sponsorship to build his/her skills and gain real-world experience in their field. The student will also be paired with a senior-level engineer who will serve as their mentor.

Any rising sophomore through incoming college senior who is enrolled or plans to enroll in the CVCC/UVA Engineering Program is eligible to apply. Applicants will be selected based on academic achievement, interest in an engineering career, community involvement and financial need.

To obtain an application please contact a CVCC Counselor. Applications must be received by 4 pm. on Friday May 24th, 2013 and must be sent via email to scangel@babcock.com or via U.S. Mail to

Stacey C. Angel
Staffing Manager
Babcock &Wilcox Nuclear Operations Group-Lynchburg
1570 Mt. Athos Rd., P.O. Box 785
Mail Code 41
Lynchburg VA 24504

Babcock and Wilcox Sponsorship

Walk-in Hours for the Counseling Center

Fall Enrollment has begun! Come in and meet with a Counselor during our walk-in hours to get signed up for classes.

Our Walk-In hours are Monday-Thursday from 8am-7pm and Friday from 8am-5pm

The Counseling Office is located in Amherst Hall Room 2100

We look forward to meeting with you!

Lynchburg College Transfer Scholarship Competition

Are you planning on transferring to Lynchburg College this fall? If so make sure you complete the Transfer Scholarship Competition form.

Lynchburg College has extended the deadline to apply for the Transfer Scholarship Competition to May 15. The combined Transfer Scholarships and Scholarship Competition awards range from $8,000 to $13,500 and are renewable each year. The applications for admission and the competition are online at www.lynchburg.edu/transfer There is no fee to apply online. Contact Elizabeth Becker, Transfer Coordinator for more information at 434-544-8305 or becker.e@lynchburg.edu

They will also be having a Transfer Student Open House on Friday, May 10 at 2:00 to review the admission and transfer process. Get transfer counseling and take an optional campus tour. Make a reservation online at www.lynchburg.edu/transfer

Withdrawal Deadline for 2nd 8 week classes

Today is the deadline to withdraw from a 2nd 8 week course. If you would like to withdraw from a 2nd 8 week course you can come in and meet with a counselor who can help you withdraw, or you can do so through the Student Information System, or in the Admission and Records office.

If you are on Financial Aid be sure to check with the Financial Aid office to see how withdrawing will affect your aid.

Respiratory and Paramedic Referral Deadlines

The deadline to submit a referral for the Respiratory and Paramedic program is Monday, April 15.

To submit a referral you will need to meet with a Counselor. Counselors are available during walk-in hours Monday-Friday, call the Counseling Office at 434-832-7800 for our hours.

Withdrawal Deadline is Today!

Today is the last day to withdraw from a 16 week course.

A Withdrawal (W) grade is a non-penalty grade and will not affect a student’s GPA.

To withdraw students may drop their course online at
https://cvcc.my.vccs.edu using the Student Information System
or complete an Enrollment change form in the Admissions & Records Office before 5 pm today.

Radiology Referral Deadline is March 15th

The deadline to apply for the Fall 2013 Central Virginia Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program is next Friday, March 15th!

Please come in and meet with a Counselor to go over the referral and application process today. We have walk-in advising and appointments available this week and next week. Please call the Counseling Office at 434.832.7800 to set up an appointment or find out walk-in times.

You will need to bring a copy of your high school transcript and all college transcripts outside of the Virginia Community College System with you or have them on file in the Admissions and Records office before you can submit a referral. For additional information about referral requirements please visit the program page here

Randolph College

As part of Randolph College’s continued commitment to educating the best and the brightest students in the Central Virginia community, they have strengthened their financial support for local transfer students. It is important for you to know that through a combination of merit scholarships, state grants, and need-based financial aid, the average tuition cost at Randolph College for admitted transfer students living in the Central Virginia area will be $9,500 per year for Fall 2013.

On behalf of Randolph College, Lisa Davis will be on the CVCC – Main Campus for an On-Site Admissions event Monday, March 11, 2013 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM and again from 5:00PM to 7:00PM.

Randolph College On-Site Admissions Requirements: Students who meet all of the following criteria will be instantly admitted for Fall 2013

• Completed Application – Either paper application or application online and printed for me to review. Both applications can be found here

• All official college transcripts demonstrating a college GPA of 2.7 or higher.

• Essay or a graded written assignment of at least 500 words demonstrating quality writing with minimal grammatical errors.

Study Abroad Opportunities

Have you every thought about studying abroad? Here is your chance, take a look at these two unique study abroad summer programs in Israel from June 30 to July 28, 2013 at the Rothberg International School of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, ranked the 53rd best university in the world.

Each of the following full-credit programs offers an incomparable hands-on international experience through extensive site visits and meetings with key speakers in Israel - the cradle of the monotheistic faith, a key center of interest for the international community, and a country world renowned as the Start-Up Nation.

• InnovNation – An entrepreneurship and innovation program that exposes participants to some of the top entrepreneurs and high tech companies in the Start-Up Nation. View program brochure: www.innovNation.net/pdf

• Coexistence in the Middle East (CME) – An opportunity to experience first-hand the challenges and complexities of coexistence in Israel, where different religions, cultures, national identities, and civilizations converge. View program brochure: www.coexistencetrip.net/pdf

Take a look at alumni testimonials

To learn more and register please visit this site

Spring Graduation Applications are due Tomorrow February 15th

The last day to apply for Spring 2013 graduation is tomorrow, February 15th.

Please be sure to fill out the graduation application and submit it to Admissions and Records before 5 pm February 15th.

Student Ambassador Program

We are currently accepting application for the 2013-14 Student Ambassador Program

The Student Ambassador program is a way to share your CVCC experience with others, develop leadership skills and serve the CVCC campus community.

As a Student Ambassador you will participate in activities on campus such as providing tours to visitors, assist with information tables at the beginning of the semester. You will also attend he VCCS Student Leadership Conference in November 2013.

To find out more about the program and the application process please contact any of the CVCC Counselors.

Important Dates

Tomorrow, Thursday February 7th is the last day to Withdraw from a 1st 8 week course.

Wednesday, March 20th is the last day to withdraw from a 16 week classes.

UVA Summer Internship Program

Intern in the real world... At the University of Virginia.
The 2013 U.Va. Summer Internship Program is offering current or recent college students the opportunity to gain experience in schools and units across the University of Virginia.

Students accepted in this program will be expected to work 40 hours per week and will earn $12.00/hr. The program begins on Monday, June 3, and concludes Thursday, July 25, 2013.


For more Information,
please contact
Alfreda Morris at
434.924.4748 or
aam2s@virginia.edu
To Apply: Please submit application
materials by March 1, 2013, using the
Jobs@UVA system
(https://jobs.virginia.edu). Look under the University Staff category and select the Summer Internship Program under the
areas of interest.

Super Saturday

SUPER SATURDAY 21013

Central Virginia Community College will be hosting Super Saturday on February 2, 2013 from 10AM-12PM

This event is open to all individuals planning to attend a 4-year or 2-year college. High school students are encouraged to bring their parents.

You will be able to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online while financial aid counselors are available to help

You will also have ht opportunity to meet one-on-one with a financial aid counselor to ask questions and get advice

Please bring the following items to complete FAFSA online:
-U.S. Department of Education assigned Personal Identification Number (PIN) for you and your parent; register for the PINs at www.pin.ed.gov
-Social Security Number for you and your parent/spouse
-2012 Federal Income Tax Return for you and parent/spouse (W2s if you have not yet filed)
-2012 Social Security 1099 form if Social Security Benefits were received
-Any other non-taxable income received by student and/or parent for 2012
-Alien registration card (if you are not a U.S. citizen)


Please RSVP the Financial Aid Office at (434) 832-7814 with the number of people attending

PLUS A Book Scholarship will be awarded at the event. You must attend to win!

Paid Summer Research Opportunity at Virginia Tech

"Hands-on Minds-on": Multidisciplinary Approaches to Understanding and Preventing Societal Violence In summer 2013, Virginia Tech will offer a unique interdisciplinary NSF-funded REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program specifically designed for students from Virginia community colleges and 4-year institutions around the country. Last year 6 of the 10 participants were from Virginia Community Colleges.

The program brings scholars together from the colleges of Engineering, Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, and Science to study the topic of societal violence. Students will be paid a $5,000 stipend, and provided travel, free housing and meals on our campus for 10 weeks from May 28 to August 2.

The application deadline is January 25, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. For additional information about this program or to download an application,please visit:
http://www.uri.clahs.vt.edu/NSFREU/index.html