Engineering Design Technology

Welcome to NRCC Engineering Design Technology

The Engineering Design program at New River Community College has been recognized by the American Drafting and Design Association (ADDA) as one of the top programs in the country.

The second year design students have produced advanced concept design projects such as UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicles) & UAV (Unmanned Air Vehicles). These projects have brought a great deal of attention to the Engineering Design Technology program by companies such as:

Lockheed Martin’s SkunkWorks in California (a top secret, black ops project team)
Huntington Ingals Naval Design Group in Newport News where the U.S. Navy’s nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers are built
SAIC, one of the largest reverse engineering defense contractors in the world
Phoenix Integration, a D.O.D. contractor/software and product developer which brought aboard the Engineering Design Technology program as an “Academic Partner.” NRCC joins with schools such as MIT, Stanford, Purdue University, Penn State, Virginia Tech Aerospace & Ocean Engineering and a host of others:

Multiple projects from past graduating classes incorporate concept designs which have received rave reviews by: Skunk Works, General Dynamics, Dr. Daniel Raymer, President of Conceptual Research Corp - Author AIAA as well as current AIAA President; and former Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force, Dr. David Thompson. Read more about NRCC Engineering Design >>

NRCC ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (EDT) PROGRAMS:

Associate of Applied Science degree in Engineering Design Technology »

Engineering Design Technology Career Studies Certificate

Graphic for Engineering Design Fundamentals Career Studies Certificate

Engineering Design Fundamentals I Career Studies Certificates

Engineering Design Fundamentals II Career Studies Certificates

Graphic for Practical Electronics Technician Career Studies Certificate

Practical Electronics Technician I Career Studies Certificates

Practical Electronics Technician II Career Studies Certificates

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Unmanned Systems Career Studies Certificates

NRCC ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY COURSES:

Not sure which courses you need to take? Talk with an academic advisor for assistance or visit the catalog and choose your program of study.

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EDT Quick Links

Engineering Design Technology Home

Student Computer and Software Info

FREE SOFTWARE FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSES

Links

Partnerships

EDT PROJECTS

Engineering Design

Unmanned Air and Ground System Technology

Mechanical Design

Individual/Team Projects

Special Projects

Queen Anne's Revenge

SSBN-X Concept Design

Virginia Class

What experts say about our projects

Enrollment Support:

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

BECOME A STUDENT DETAILS

CLASS SCHEDULES

COLLEGE CATALOG

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ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Summer 2025 Schedule

Fall 2025 14-Week Session

Fall 2025 10-Week Session

Fall 2025 1st 7-Week Session

Fall 2025 2nd 7-Week Session

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FOURTEEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025
August 18-22	Monday-Friday	Faculty In-service
August 25	Monday	Classes Begin
August 29	Friday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
September 1	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 9	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 15-17	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
October 29	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade *
November 5	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 7	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 24-25	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 27-28	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 12	Friday	Classes End
December 15	Monday	Exams Begin
December 18	Thursday	Exams End
December 19	Friday	Faculty In-service
December 22	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
December 22	Monday by 4:00 p.m.	Grades Available Online for Students
December 22-23	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service

* Refund or withdrawal date for Fourteen-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION
September 24	Wednesday	Classes Begin
September 29	Monday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 6	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
October 15-17	Wednesday-Friday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 5	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 6	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 7	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 24-25	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 27-28	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 12	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 15	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Ten-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION
August 25	Monday	Classes Begin
August 27	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
September 1	Monday	Labor Day (College Closed)
September 2	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
September 23	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade
October 13	Monday	Exam Day/Classes End
October 14	Tuesday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for First Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
October 20	Monday	Classes Begin
October 22	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
October 27	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund *
November 5	Wednesday	Spring and Summer Registration Begins
November 7	Friday	Applications for Graduation Due
November 14	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade *
November 24-25	Monday-Tuesday	Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes)
November 26	Wednesday	Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon)
November 27-28	Thursday-Friday	Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)
December 12	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
December 15	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)

* Refund or withdrawal date for Second Seven-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

** Granted by the Governor to make Election Day a holiday after the calendar was approved.

Fall 2024 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	MONDAY DEC 16	TUESDAY DEC 17	WEDNESDAY DEC 18	THURSDAY DEC 19
8:00 - 10:00	8:00 MWF	9:30 TR	9:05 MWF	8:00 TR
10:30 - 12:30	10:10 MWF	12:00 noon TR	11:15 MWF
1:00 - 3:00	12:20 MWF	1:30 TR	1:25 MWF	4:30 TR
3:30 - 5:30	2:30 MWF	3:00 TR	3:35 MWF
Evening	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T)
May 21	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 26	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 28	Wednesday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
June 2	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Thursday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 2	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 4	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
August 1	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 4	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 5	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D)
May 21	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 23	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 26	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 27	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 11	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
June 19	Thursday	Holiday (College Closed)
June 26	Thursday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 27	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
June 30	Monday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E)
June 30	Monday	Classes Begin
July 1	Tuesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
July 3	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 4	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 17	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
August 1	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 4	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 5	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.

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Welcome to NRCC Engineering Design Technology

NRCC ENGINEERING DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (EDT) PROGRAMS:

Associate of Applied Science degree in Engineering Design Technology »

Engineering Design Technology Career Studies Certificate

Engineering Design Fundamentals I Career Studies Certificates

Engineering Design Fundamentals II Career Studies Certificates

Practical Electronics Technician I Career Studies Certificates

Practical Electronics Technician II Career Studies Certificates

Unmanned Systems Career Studies Certificates