Electronics Department

Welcome to the Electronics Department

The growth of the electronics and manufacturing industries in Virginia has increased the demand for qualified electronics technicians. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics Technology is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment.

Electronics Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree

Award:

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Length:

Four-Semester (Two-Year)

Program Purpose

The growth of the electronics and manufacturing industries in Virginia has increased the demand for qualified electronics technicians. The Associate in Applied Science degree in Electronics Technology is designed to prepare persons for full-time employment.

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NRCC ELECTRONICS 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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Enrollment Support:

HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

BECOME A STUDENT DETAILS

CLASS SCHEDULES

COLLEGE CATALOG

INFORMATION REQUEST

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

SEE FUTURE ACADEMIC CALENDARS

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.

Electronics Department Contact Information

General questions and requests about the accounting department should be directed to Jay Lusk 1-866-462-6722, extension 4258, or (540) 674-3600 extension 4258.
You may also email jlusk@nr.edu.

Electronics Department Faculty

Call (540) 674-3600 or toll-free 1-866-462-6722, then you will be prompted to add the extension number to reach any employee.

Michael Alen

Adjunct Instructor

malen@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4208
Office: Godbey 75

Dustin Brumagin

Adjunct Instructor

dbrumagin@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Dustin Carter

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology

dcarter@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4368
Office: Rooker 118

Bunchy Compton

Adjunct Instructor

ecompton@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4469
Office: Godbey 88

Michael Harris

Adjunct Instructor

mharris@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4145
Office: Christiansburg Site 125

James Lusk

Associate Professor of Electronics Technology

First Generation Graduate

jlusk@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4258
Office: Godbey 76

Keith McAllister

Adjunct Instructor

kmcallister@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4208
Office: Godbey 88

Steve Taylor

Adjunct Instructor

staylor@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4231
Office: Godbey 65

THE DIVISION OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGIES

Welcome to the Electronics Department