Northern Virginia Community College is an open access, comprehensive community college offering two-year associate degrees, one-year certificates, and career studies certificates, as well as continuing education and community services programs. As one of the 23 colleges comprising the Virginia Community College System, Northern Virginia Community College is governed by the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges.

Northern Virginia Community College is in its 40th year of providing some of the most dynamic and comprehensive educational opportunities to the residents of the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas Park, and Manassas.

Northern Virginia Community College students, like most community college students, come from different socioeconomic backgrounds. If you're interested in researching Virginia colleges, note that Northern Virginia Community College's programs of study -- leading to a career studies certificate, certification or an associate's degree -- meet the needs of the ever-changing job market and easily transfer to four-year colleges or universities. From general studies an liberal arts classes to information technology and healthcare, we can put you on the right track to reaching your personal goals.