Good Luck on Exams!

As you prepare for your final exams remember there are resources available on campus to assist you. Stop by the Counseling Office and speak with an academic counselor, talk to your professor, stop by the Writing Center, the Student Success Center, or the Math MALL. We are here to help and support you.  Good luck with your final exams!!

Test Taking Strategies

1)      Stretch before you go into the test room

2)     If at any point during the test you begin to feel nervous or you cannot think clearly, take a long deep breath and slowly exhale to restore your breathing to a normal level.

3)     Get a good night’s sleep.

4)     Read the directions carefully

5)     Do the easy questions first

6)     When and if allowed write down key facts, dates, principles, statistics, and formulas on a piece of scratch paper or in the margin of the exam.

7)     Check your work. Ensure that you have complete answers according to the directions. 

Career and Job Fair Tomorrow

Career and Job Fair Wednesday, November 15th

for

CCVC Students and Alumni

    Featuring over 29 local employers 

 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Merritt Hall

VACRAO Fair

VACRAO Transfer Fair

Thursday, November 9, 2017

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Student Center

Attend the annual college transfer fair where you can visit with over approximately 30 colleges! Don't miss out on an opportunity to learn more about transfer options and to speak with an admissions representative.

The fair is free and open to all CVCC students.

Below is a listing of the schools that are participating in the fair:
Averett University, Bellevue University, Bluefield College, Christopher Newport University, College of William and Mary, Eastern Mennonite University, Emory & Henry College, Ferrum College, George Mason University, Hampton University, Hollins University, James Madison University, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Johnson & Wales University, Liberty University, Longwood University, Lynchburg College, Marshall University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Randolph College, Regent University, Roanoke College, Shenandoah University, Sweet Briar College, University of Mary Washington, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech, Virginia Tobacco Region Loan Forgiveness Program, and Virginia Wesleyan University
Please contact Emily Muniz for more information.

Hot Topic -Job Fair Prep

Hot Topics: Job Fair Prep Time

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Amherst Hall, Room 2316

Learn all you need to know about how to be ready to succeed at the on-campus Job Fair next week for CVCC students and alumni. Find out what to expect, how to prepare and strategies for talking and networking with employers.

Open House Tonight

Hot Topics: Create a Resume

Hot Topics: Creating A Resume Today!

• Wednesday, October 25, 2017
• 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Amherst Hall, Room 2408

Bring your past work history and your flash drive and put together a sleek new resume on the spot, that is sure to get you noticed by employers.

Presented by Sarah Jarrett

Hot Topic- Overcoming Test Anxiety

Overcoming Test Anxiety Hot Topic Workshop

Wednesday October 18th, 2017 from 12-12:50 PM in Amherst Hall Room 2316

                                                   

Presented by Cynthia Lofaso

Are you nervous before tests? Do you find your mind goes blank, even when you are well prepared? If so, this is the workshop for you. Come learn about test anxiety and strategies that you can use to decrease test anxiety and ace those tests.

Health Sciences Information Fair

Hot Topic -Study Strategies October 12th

Hot Topics: Study Strategies

• Thursday, October 12, 2017
• 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM

Amherst Hall, Room 2316

Having trouble studying for that midterm? Not sure how to organize and prepare for finals in a few weeks? Come to this workshop to help yourself get organized for that big exam! Topics covered include: learning styles, study strategies for specific learning styles, and tips for test taking.

Hot Topic for September 19th

 COMPOSE YOUR SOCIAL

 Presented by Stephanie Keener 

AMHERST HALL, ROOM 2207 1:00 – 1:50 PM

Social Media is a powerful tool, learn how and why you can set the right tone on your social media. Employers, and universities are checking your pages, can they find you? And will they be impressed with what they see?

12 week classes are now available

It's not too late to start classes this fall!

CVCC is offering 12 week, 14 week and 2nd-8 week classes.

Come in and get registered today!

Virginia Tech Engineering Information Session

Are you interested in transferring to Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering? 

If so, please join us for a very special presentation by Virginia Tech College of Engineering, Director of Academic Support Services, Christi Boone on Tuesday, September 19 at 12:30 PM in the auditorium in Amherst Hall, 2123! 

This will be a one hour presentation followed by a Q&A. This is a great opportunity to have all of your transfer related questions answered. I hope to see you there! 

Student Success and Testing Center information

Cybersecurity Opportunity

Virginia (and six other states) has partnered with the SANS Institute (The nation’s premier cyber training organization) to offer a FREE Cyber Challenge (CyberStart) to students age 16 and older.

This is the first time that CyberStart has been deployed in the U.S. and will likely be the ONLY time SANS will make it available at no cost to participants. 

The Cyberstart is an online challenge that can be done from “anywhere” in the Commonwealth.   There is NO age cap…anyone 16 years or older and enrolled in a Virginia High School, Community College or University can participate at NO COST – NO Cyber or IT experience is required!

This is a PHENOMENAL opportunity for students from all disciplines to test their cyber acumen and potentially (based on final scoring) be awarded monetary scholarships provided by the SANS Institute.   

 the qualification window is open between NOW and July 28^th.  

Click HERE for more information.

Respiratory Therapy Program

Are you interested in CVCC's Respiratory Therapy program?

It is not too late to apply. Come in today and meet with a counselor to see about applying for this fall!

CVCC Orientation for High School Graduates

Join us for this great event! Register on CVCC homepage www.centralvirginia.edu

Student ID

New CVCC students will be able to get their student ID's beginning Monday, July 31st.

Student IDs are made in the Library, be sure to bring your fall schedule and a picture ID with you.

Summer Courses

We are still registering for Summer 2nd 5 week classes.

The CVCC Counseling office is open Monday-Thursday from 8 am -6 pm and Friday from 8 am-5pm. Please come in and meet with a counselor to get started.

We are also registering for fall classes.

Check out our programs of study here

Hot Topic Workshop