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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do I place my name on the admissions contact list?

A: Contact the nursing admissions specialist in the college Admissions Office at (540) 674-3600 ext. 4222

Q: Is part-time study possible?

A: Yes, you can extend the program into a three or four year course of study. A significant number of students elect to do this because of multiple obligations (family, work, etc.) outside of school. You may complete all the non-nursing courses (those without the NUR pre-fix) prior to beginning the nursing courses.

Q: If I am already a LPN, are there opportunities for advanced placement?

A: The college values all levels of nursing education and is committed to reducing barriers to educational mobility. Therefore, the opportunity for advanced placement is provided for LPNs who desire to earn an associate degree in nursing. Refer to the info for LPN Advancement.

Q: Is the NRCC ADN Program approved and accredited and what is the difference?

A: The New River Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program has approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing making graduates eligible to take the state licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) to become a registered nurse (RN) and ultimately to gain employment and/or to pursue a higher level nursing degree.

NRCC meets all mandatory accreditations.

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Spring 2024 14-Week Session

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Spring 2024 10-Week Session

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2024 14-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2024 14-WEEK SESSION
January 1	Monday	New Year's Holiday (College Closed)
January 2-3	Tuesday-Wednesday	Faculty Research
January 4-19	Thursday-Friday	Faculty In-service
January 15	Monday	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)
January 22	Monday	Classes Begin
January 26	Friday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
February 5	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 4-8	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 29	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
April 9	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
May 3	Friday	Classes End
May 6	Monday	Exams Begin
May 9	Thursday	Exams End
May 10	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
May 10	Friday	Graduation
May 10-15	Friday-Wednesday	Faculty In-service
May 13	Monday	Grades Available Online for Students

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

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2024 10-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2024 10-WEEK SESSION
February 19	Monday	Class Begin
February 23	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
February 28	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 4-8	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
April 5	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
April 9	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
May 3	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 6	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 SPRING SEMESTER 2024 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2024 FIRST 7--WEEK SESSION
January 22	Monday	Classes Begin
January 24	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
January 29	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
February 16	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade*
March 4-8	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 15	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
March 18	Monday	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 SPRING SEMESTER 2024 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2024 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
March 18	Monday	Classes Begin
March 20	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Classes
March 25	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
April 9	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
April 12	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade*
May 3	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 6	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.

Spring 2024 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	MONDAY MAY 6	TUESDAY MAY 7	WEDNESDAY MAY 8	THURSDAY MAY 9
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 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 2023

SUMMER SEMESTER 2023
10-Week Session (T)
May 22	Monday	Classes Begin
May 26	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 29	Monday	Memorial Day (College Closed)
June 2	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Monday	Juneteenth Observed (College Closed)
July 3	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 4	Tuesday	Independence Day (College Closed)
August 2	Wednesday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Thursday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
August 4	Friday	Grades Available Online for Students
First 5-Week Session (D)
May 22	Monday	Classes Begin
May 24	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 26	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
May 29	Monday	Memorial Day (College Closed)
June 12	Monday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
June 19	Monday	Juneteenth Observed (College Closed)
June 27	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 28	Wednesday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
June 29	Thursday	Grades Available Online for Students
Second 5-Week Session (E)
June 28	Wednesday	Classes Begin
June 30	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
July 4	Tuesday	Independence Day (College Closed)
July 5	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 18	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
August 2	Wednesday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Thursday	Grades Due from Faculty (noon)
August 4	Friday	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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How do I place my name on the admissions contact list?

Q: Is part-time study possible?

Q: If I am already a LPN, are there opportunities for advanced placement?

Q: Is the NRCC ADN Program approved and accredited and what is the difference?

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Nursing Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Associate Degree Nursing Program should be directed to nursing admission specialist Katie Pruett (540) 674-3600, extension 4222, email kpruett@nr.edu.

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