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Frequently Asked Questions
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UNVA's headquarters are located at 10021 Balls Ford Road, Manassas, VA 20109, USA
Telephone: 703-392-0771
Fax: 703-392-0756 E-mail:
info@unva.edu
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What are the degree programs offered by UNVA?
Master of Science:
Computer Science
Information Systems Technology
Master of Business Administration:
Accounting
Finance
Management
Marketing
Project Management
Master of Education:
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Educational Leadership.
Educational Communication & Instructional Technology.
Early Childhood Education
Bachelor’s of Science degrees in Business Administration
The concentrations available are:
Accounting
Economics
Finance
Marketing
Bachelor’s of Science degree in Information Technology
Certificate program:
Oracle Certificate
Internet Design Certificate
Networking Certificate
Non-degree Professional Training Programs
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How do I apply and register?
To begin, download the Graduate
or undergraduate Application for Admission on line.
Complete the application and review the information you typed in.
Make sure that all applicable questions have been answered.
Click on Submit button to submit application online
or print it and mail it in.
Please also send the following:
- Send the application fee (non-refundable).
- All post-secondary official transcripts (in English).
- Download and fill two Professional Reference Forms.
If you have any questions about the application, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office at (703) 392-0771.
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Registration, including adding and dropping courses, should be done before the first day of a term in order to avoid a late fee. Registration for courses after one week following the commencement of the new semester requires a late fee of 60 dollars.
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What should I do before I register a course?
Before registering for courses, students should consult our Class Schedule for the new term, or just come to our campus to pick up the hard copy of the Class Schedule. Students should consult an academic advisor. Please choose courses carefully and base selection on the UNVA academic requirements.
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What should I do if I am going to take courses not in my major, take more than 3 courses
in one semester, or take an independent study course?
If a student would like to choose independent study or take more than 3 courses in a semester, he/she must obtain signature(s) of department heads or the VPAA (Vice President for Academic Affairs) of UNVA. Students who would like to choose courses not in their own major must submit to the Registrar’s Office an approval form from the head of their department or from the VPAA of UNVA.
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How can I register for a course?
Students may register for courses in the following ways:
a. Come to our campus and register for course(s) in person at the Registrar's Office;
b. Print out our Registration Form from our web site, fill it out completely and mail to the Registrar's Office together with a payment;
c. With a credit card ready, call our Registrar's Office to register for course(s).
When you fill out the Registration Form, please make sure that you provide as much information as possible. All fields are expected to be printed completely, correctly, and clearly, including: Salutation, Last and First Name, 9-digit SSN or Student ID Number, Address, E-mail Address, Telephone Numbers, Term, Course Numbers and Section Numbers.
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Can I withdraw after I attend course(s)? Does any fee remains?
Students who withdraw before the completion of a term will be charged for tuition in accordance with the following schedule for the period during which they are in residence:
a. After 1 Class: Tuition Charge 20%
b. After 2 Class: Tuition Charge 40%
c. After 3 Class: Tuition Charge 100%
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Why should I report my address change? And what should I do to report the address change?
In many situations UNVA may need to send students important documents such as Term Grade Reports and ceremony notifications. UNVA may also need to make phone calls to students to notify them about class
re-scheduling and cancellations and other emergencies. So it is very important for students to ensure that their addresses and contact information are always up-to-date in UNVA's database. For international students (I-20 holders), it is a regulation to report any address and contact information changes.
To report the address and contact information changes to the Registrar’s Office, please fill-out the UNVA form enlisted “Contact Information Change”, which is available at the Registrar’s Office and on the UNVA web site in the "forms" page.
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What is the procedure to request a formal transcript?
Students who need formal transcripts should fill out the Transcript Request Form and send it to the Registrar’s Office with the required payment. A formal transcript will be prepared, signed and sealed and will be sent to the students or desired receivers within one week.
Current students automatically receive Term Grade Reports at their mailing address on file in the
Registrar’s office. Students do not have to request the Term Grade Reports.
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What are the deadlines for registration?
Registration should occur on or before the first day of the class for the term.
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Tuition per Credit Hour Undergraduate -- $225
Tuition per Credit Hour Graduate -- $325
Tuition per Credit Hours Doctorate -- $425
Registration Fee per Course -- $60
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By credit cards or personal check. All students are required to pay full tuition for the courses in which they are enrolled. UNVA attempts to assist all adult students, particularly those studying part time who would otherwise be unable to afford a college education.
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How to find out what course(s) are offered?
Click here or call us at:
703-392-0771 during the regular hours.
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What library services are available?
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The library is closely coordinated with the curriculum. Acquisition of materials, and development of services, are adapted to changing and expanding needs of the teaching programs of the University. UNVA has a book loan agreement with the Library of Congress and students are allowed to borrow books from the Library of Congress through the UNVA Librarian. Research capabilities of the students are enhanced by online searching conducted for individual students. For more information about the on-line resources check this page.
These services will supply library researchers with over 10,000 periodicals and other full text documents. To have access from your home, a password will be given to registered students upon approval of the Director of Learning Resources. For more information, click here or call at 703-392-0771
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Review the Policies and Procedures
in the catalog and in the student handbook for information on academic integrity, curriculum and graduation requirements, and grades. There are established procedures for making changes-procedures that protect the institution's integrity and the individual student's interests and welfare.
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Register early and take courses when they are available. Sometimes, courses fill quickly. Check out the four-year forecast, but be aware that this schedule is subject to change.
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Success Tips:
Develop a study plan and stick with it.
Improve your writing skills.
Stay in touch with your faculty advisor.
Be accessible by email.
Have a working knowledge of basic software programs and be able to use the Internet.
Challenge old assumptions and learn to Look at problems as challenges.
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Keep track of dates and events, including open houses and orientation dates, registration deadlines, and academic dates and deadlines, by viewing The university's online calendar. A semester and holiday schedule also is available.
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Always read the entire catalog description before you register. There are similar courses in various disciplines. You may find a disclaimer that says you cannot get credit for a particular course if you have already completed a similar version of the course in another department.
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Periodically check UNVA announcements for information about new course offerings, online teaching opportunities, and future developments.
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How do I transfer from another school to UNVA?
Transfer students are welcome. Students who wish to continue their graduate or undergraduate education at UNVA must submit a completed application to:
Admissions Office, University of Northern Virginia, 10021 Balls Ford Road Manassas, VA 20109, USA.
For details:
- Click here for undergraduate transfers.
- Click here for graduate transfers.
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How do foreign students apply to UNVA?
The university welcomes applications from citizens with distinguished credentials from other countries. Students have met the English proficiency requirement if they have completed four years at institutions where English is the language of instruction. For visa purposes, international students are required to enter a degree-seeking, full-time program of study. In addition to completing the general application, the prospective student must arrange for the Admissions Office to receive the following:
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Official certified transcripts from each college or university attended. The official transcript should be sent directly to UNVA from the previous attended institutions and affixed with the institution’s seal. Transcripts submitted by a student need to be in a sealed envelope bearing the official seal.
- If the official transcripts are not in English, notarized translations are required.
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Evidence of English proficiency must be submitted, this could include a minimum TOEFL score of 550
for graduate school or 5.5 on IELTs. English programs are available for those who do not have the required scores. Consult with the Admission Director for further information and procedures.
- Complete the application form and send it to the university.
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A personal interview as well as a visit to the campus is recommended for both domestic and international students. During such time the applicant can gain first-hand knowledge of the University of Northern Virginia.
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Why Choose UNVA's Graduate Programs?
The University of Northern Virginia offers traditional programs in business, computer sciences and related professional or career fields to qualified students at the post-secondary level. UNVA is an American university with an international perspective. Attendance at UNVA is conducive to the building of a strong sense of the student's confidence and self-worth. The university encourages active student participation and individualized faculty-student interaction. The variety of cultural backgrounds to be found at UNVA brings a special dimension to the relationship between the students. The educational experience of UNVA's students is not limited to that which is offered in the classroom and found in textbooks; it offers the students a valuable opportunity to compare the American system with those to be found in their own countries. The result is a sense of personal involvement and a strengthened sense of confidence. UNVA is a community of learning whose members, including administration, faculty, and students, are international in origin and in outlook. The curriculum is grounded on a program of general studies, including training in English for speakers of other languages; it is designed to encourage individual exploration of the offered areas of advanced study. The
university conducts its programs with a conscious focus on the international and cross-cultural dimensions of learning.
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What are the certificate programs offered by UNVA?
A shortened admission procedure may be followed. Currently there are no prerequisites. Certificate courses are available for non-matriculated students. Classes for certificate programs are offered four times per year and should be taken in sequence. Credits earned may be applied toward a degree program should students so elect.
- For more information about our certificate programs follow this link.
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What is the procedure for graduation?
Current students will receive letters from UNVA regarding information on Graduation indicating the deadline to apply for graduation. Students should also check the UNVA web site periodically for news about graduation. Students need to fill out and send the Application Form to the Registrar’s Office together with the payment of the application fee. This form is available at the Registrar’s Office and at the UNVA web site.
Approximately one month before graduation, students who are qualified to graduate will receive letters from UNVA informing them of the details about the commencement ceremony. About 2-4 weeks after the graduation date, diplomas and transcripts will be ready in the Registrar’s Office for the graduates to pickup or to be mailed to the graduates.
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