Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), formerly known as Northern Virginia Technical College, is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Virginia. Established in 1964, it maintains a communications technologies and social sciences division that offers programs in accounting, business management, economics, finance, history and marketing, as well as French and Spanish. Northern Virginia Community College also has a science and applied technologies division that provides classes in biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, developmental mathematics, geology, health and physical education. The college offers a variety of student services related to advising and counseling, disability, tutoring and financial assistance. Virginia Technical College operates a library that provides a range of books and reference materials. Additionally, it administers the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. The college is a part of the Virginia Community College System, which maintains various colleges. Northern Virginia Community College maintains a location in Manassas, Va.