Updated April 20, 2010
Welcome
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and the 22 other community colleges
in the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provide web courses through
a common set of software systems. This page will help you get started with them.
Note: You must use a recent standard browser (Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox, or Safari). You must enable your browser (and firewall
software, if you use it) to accept cookies and use Java.
Your Email and Blackboard Accounts
When you register and pay, two accounts will be created for your use in the course.
- A VCCS email account, which you must use for all private communication
with your instructor or other students.
- A VCCS Blackboard account, which you will use to view and complete most
course activities.
Both of these accounts are accessed through the NOVA portal My NOVA located at https://nvcc.my.vccs.edu/. You will use the same accounts for any future VCCS courses you take.
Note: Account generation takes one week from the time of your
paid registration. If you cannot log on after
one week, please contact the IT
Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed,
please contact your instructor.
Your User Names and Passwords
- Click here to search for your email address, Blackboard user name, and Empl ID. To assist in the search process, you will be asked to enter your last and first names, your six-digit birth date (two digits for month, two for day, and two for year), social security number or your Empl ID. When you click search, you will see your user name, Empl ID, and email address. Print the page and save it for your records.
- To access Blackboard and Email, log in at https://nvcc.my.vccs.edu. You will be asked to answer a security question and then create your password.
What's Next?
- Verify your tuition payment and class schedule by going to My NOVA, choose VCCS SIS 8.9: Student Information System and then Student Center.
- Purchase your required textbooks and materials. Go to the College Bookstore web site, scroll to enter your term, course and section number for the complete list of requirements. You can have your books shipped if your prefer.
- Pick up your NOVA card (student picture ID card) the next time you are on campus. (See the NOVACard Website for more information.)
- Your Bb courses should be open to you no later than the first day of classes. If you still do not see your courses on that day, notify ELI by email, phone, or live chat. (See the ELI Web page for contact information.)
Additional Help
If you need additional help using
1. Email
2. Blackboard
Help Desk Main Page NOVA Home Page
