IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

NRCC will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26 at 8:00 a.m.

Welcome to the NRCC ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY

The Administrative Support Technology program at New River Community College offers advanced training complementary to the information systems demands of the electronic office. This program includes training in management, word processing, microcomputer usage, human relations, and paralegal studies.

Career Studies Certificate in Administrative Assistant

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology

Graphic for Medical Administrative Support

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Administrative Support Specialization

Graphic for Paralegal Administrative Support

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Administrative Support Specialization

Career Studies Certificate in Paralegal Assistant

Career Studies Certificate in Medical Office Assistant

Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding - Foundations I

Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding - Foundations II

NRCC ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY COURSES:

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ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Spring 2026 14-Week Session

Spring 2026 10-Week Session

Spring 2026 1st 7-Week Session

Spring 2026 2nd 7-Week Session

SEE FUTURE ACADEMIC CALENDARS

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 14-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 14-WEEK SESSION
January 2-5	Friday and Monday	Faculty In-service
January 6-16	Tuesday-Friday	Faculty In-service
January 19	Monday	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (College Closed)
January 20	Tuesday	Faculty In-service
January 21	Wednesday	Classes Begin
January 27	Tuesday	Last Day to Add Classes Without Instructor Approval
February 6	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 9	Monday	Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 9-13	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 31	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
April 7	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
May 5	Tuesday	Classes End
May 6	Wednesday	Exams Begin
May 11	Monday	Exams End
May 12	Tuesday	Grades Due from Faculty (5 pm)
May 12-15	Tuesday-Friday	Faculty In-service
May 13	Wednesday	Grades Available Online for Students
May 15	Friday	Graduation

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

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 10-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 10-WEEK SESSION
February 18	Wednesday	Class Begin
February 23	Monday	Last Day to Add Classes
February 27	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
March 9-13	Monday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
April 3	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
April 7	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
May 5	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 6	Wednesday	Grade 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 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION
January 21	Wednesday	Class Begin
January 23	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
January 28	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
February 17	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade*
March 9-13	Wednesday-Friday	Spring Break (No Day or Evening Classes)
March 17	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
March 18	Wednesday	Grades Due

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

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SPRING SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION

SPRING SEMESTER 2026 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION
March 18	Wednesday	Class Begin
March 20	Friday	Last Day to Add Classes
March 25	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
April 7	Tuesday	Fall Registration Begins
April 15	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
May 5	Tuesday	Exam Day/Classes End
May 6	Wednesday	Grades Due

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

SPRING 2026 EXAM SCHEDULE

EXAM TIMES	WEDNESDAY MAY 6	THURSDAY MAY 7	FRIDAY MAY 8	MONDAY MAY 11
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

ACADEMIC CALENDAR SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 10-Week Session (T)
May 20	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 25	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 26	Tuesday	Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval
May 29	Friday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 19	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 1	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 3	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 31	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 4	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 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 First 5-Week Session (D)
May 20	Wednesday	Classes Begin
May 22	Friday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
May 25	Monday	Holiday (College Closed)
May 26	Tuesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
June 10	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive "W” Grade*
June 19	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
June 25	Thursday	Exam Day/Classes End
June 26	Friday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
June 29	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 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)

SUMMER SEMESTER 2026 Second 5-Week Session (E)
June 26	Friday	Classes Begin
July 1	Wednesday	Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval
July 2	Thursday	Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund*
July 3	Friday	Holiday (College Closed)
July 16	Wednesday	Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade*
July 31	Friday	Exam Day/Classes End
August 3	Monday	Grades Due from Faculty (Noon)
August 4	Tuesday	Grades Available Online for Students

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

Sharon Edwards

Associate Professor of HIM/AST

First Generation Graduate

sedwards@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4270
Office: Godbey 64

Kimberly Johnston

Adjunct Instructor

First Generation Graduate

kjohnston@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Candace Mady

Adjunct Instructor

First Generation Graduate

cmady@nr.edu
Telephone ext:
Office:

Diane Viers

Testing Center Manager / Adjunct Instructor

dviers@nr.edu
Telephone ext: 4341
Office: Martin 226A

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

THE DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Administrative Support Technology

Welcome to the NRCC ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY

NRCC ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS:

Career Studies Certificate in Administrative Assistant

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administrative Support Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Administrative Support Specialization

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Paralegal Administrative Support Specialization

Career Studies Certificate in Paralegal Assistant

Career Studies Certificate in Medical Office Assistant

Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding - Foundations I

Career Studies Certificate in Medical Coding - Foundations II

NRCC ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY COURSES:

Enrollment Support:

ACADEMIC CALENDARS:

Administrative Support Technology Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Administrative Support Technology should be directed to Sharon Edwards 1-866-462-6722, extension 4270, or (540) 674-3600 extension 4270.
You may also email sedwards@nr.edu.