CURRENT STUDENTS

From: Deborah Kennedy <dkennedy@nr.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 8:04 AM
To: Deborah Kennedy <dkennedy@nr.edu>
Subject: Fall Registration is Open!

Dear Students,

Fall class registration is now OPEN and the schedule is posted online at: https://www.nr.edu/schedule/.

You can enroll in SIS today! Log in to SIS, click My Student Information, click Enroll, click Add Classes, and select 2025 Fall to add classes by entering the five-digit class number from the schedule or using the search feature to locate classes.

If you have already added classes to your Shopping Cart, be sure to go back to SIS and click Enroll to finalize your schedule.

Getting Help from Your Advisor

Help is just a visit, email, text, phone call, or Zoom appointment away! Here is who you should contact for assistance:

Transfer Students: Contact your student services advisor for all questions and registration assistance.

CTE Students: Contact your faculty advisor if you have questions about specific classes or the schedule. Contact your student services advisor for registration assistance.

Summer registration is still open and financial aid is available for summer classes, too. This is a great time to catch up or get ahead on some classes.

Have a great day,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College

5251 College Drive

Dublin, VA 24141

540-674-3690

dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Fall 2025 Class Schedule is Online and the Enrollment Shopping Cart is Open!
Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 12:22 PM

Dear Students,

The fall 2025 class schedules are posted online at: https://www.nr.edu/schedule/.

You can begin building your schedule by adding classes to your Enrollment Shopping Cart in SIS today! Log in to SIS, click My Student Information, click Enroll, click Add Classes, and select 2025 Fall to add classes to your Enrollment Shopping Cart. You can enter the five-digit class number from the schedule or use the search feature to locate classes.

Class registration officially opens on Tuesday, April 8, so be sure and return to your Shopping Cart and click Enroll to finalize your schedule.

Getting Help from Your Advisor
Help is just a visit, email, text, phone call, or Zoom appointment away! Here is who you should contact for assistance:

Transfer Students: Contact your student services advisor for all questions and registration assistance.

CTE Students: Contact your faculty advisor if you have questions about specific classes or the schedule. Contact your student services advisor for registration assistance.

I hope you have a great week,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D.
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students
New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: 1098-T Tax Information
Sent: Monday, Feburary 3, 2025 1:41 PM

All Students:

Your 1098-T tax form has been mailed to the mailing address listed in the Student Information System. This form is used to report information about student’s tuition to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as required by the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997.

This form is informational only and provides the dollar amount of cash, check, and credit card payments made for tuition in the current tax year (2024). REMINDER: You must have incurred out-of-pocket tuition expenses to qualify for a 1098-T.

If you are a student and have not received your 1098-T or need additional copies, you can obtain these copies by going directly to the TRA website at https://tra.maximus.com. There is no additional charge for these web copies. Students should click the “First Time Students” button and follow the directions.

If you have issues or problems with your login, you can receive assistance by using the “Student Help” link on the left side of the website.

If you have any general questions about your 1098-T, please contact the NRCC Business office at 540-674-3605 or businessoffice@nr.edu.

Take care,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Welcome to the Spring Semester!
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:57 AM

Dear Students,

Welcome to the start of the spring semester! Here are a few reminders and some helpful information as you begin classes today.

• All 14-week and first 7-week classes begin today.
• Classes are accessible in Canvas today using the MyAccounts link on the NRCC webpage or https://my.vccs.edu.

• Friday, January 24 is the last day to add first 7-week classes.
• Tuesday, January 28 is the last day to add 14-week classes without instructor approval.
• Contact your Student Services Advisor or the Advising Center (540-674-3609 or advising@nr.edu) if you need assistance adding classes.

Bookstore Information
The NRCC Bookstore (https://www.bkstr.com/newriverccstore) in Dublin is open for you to purchase your textbooks and supplies, and hours of operation are posted on the website. Online purchases with home delivery or delivery to the Christiansburg site are available. Financial aid purchases end at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, February 7, and all bookstore returns are due that same day (original receipt required).

Student Services Advisors
Each student has an assigned Student Services Advisor who is available to assist you with any questions you may have. Your Student Services Advisor can help connect you to resources designed to support you and help you succeed in your classes. Be on the lookout for an email from your Student Services Advisor this week, and don’t hesitate to reach out to them for assistance.

Free Tutoring
The Academic Assistance Center (ASC) provides FREE tutoring in Dublin and Christiansburg. Check out their website for more information: https://www.nr.edu/asc/.

Have a GREAT first week of classes!
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Financial Aid Bookstore Policy and Purchase Dates
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:32 AM

Dear Students,

You may begin using your financial aid to purchase textbooks and supplies from the NRCC Bookstore. Textbooks can be purchased in-person at the bookstore in Dublin or online and select home delivery, delivery to the Christiansburg site, or in-store pick up in Dublin.

Here is a link to the Bookstore website: https://www.bkstr.com/newriverccstore/home. Financial aid textbook purchases end at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, February 7 (this is also the last day that students can return textbooks for a refund; a receipt is required for all returns or exchanges).

Below is the NRCC Financial Aid Bookstore Policy. The list of eligible electronic items has been expanded to include tablets and laptops to support remote and online learning. Students with enough financial aid may select one of these items for purchase.

NRCC Financial Aid Bookstore Policy
Students may use excess financial aid in the College Bookstore to purchase only required books and supplies for registered courses deemed eligible for financial aid for the term. A course would be deemed ineligible for financial aid if any of the four following circumstances exist:

• The course does not apply to the student’s academic program;
• The course has already been repeated once after having been successfully completed; Successful completion is defined as any grade other than an F, U, R, or W;
• The course is developmental and the student has already attempted 30 or more developmental credits; and/or
• The course is a basic skills class (BSK) that is below the postsecondary level.

Supplies can include: (Students must have funding available)

• Required tools sold by the bookstore. Tools required for a course should be stated on the course syllabus.
• Supplies up to $100 (notebooks, pencils, book bags, etc.)
• Clothing/Uniforms required by your program of study.

Electronic items that can be purchased with available funding include:

• One tablet and keyboard (plus warranty) up to $850; or
• One laptop (plus warranty) up to $850
  Note: Only one of the above electronic items can be purchased every two (2) years.
• Headphones under $50
• One Graphing Calculator every two (2) years

Any other electronic item is considered not course related and may not be purchased with financial aid. Other Items not approved for purchase with financial aid include but are not limited to apparel, food, cell phones, gift items, and gift/prepaid cards.

During the book purchase period, books and supplies purchased using financial aid cannot be returned to the College Bookstore for cash. Amounts for returned items must be credited back to the aid that paid for the books and supplies on the student’s account.

If you have questions regarding your financial aid, please email finaid@nr.edu or call the Financial Aid office at 540-674-3615. Additional bookstore information is available at https://www.bkstr.com/newriverccstore.

Spring classes begin January 22!

Best wishes for a successful semester,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: SIS Student Homepage Updates Coming on Monday, November 11
Sent: Thursday, November 7 2024 8:06 AM

Exciting Updates to your SIS Student Homepage Coming on Monday, November 11

Dear Students,

We’re excited to announce that major enhancements are coming to our Student Information System (SIS)! These updates are designed with you in mind, bringing a more modern, mobile-friendly, and intuitive experience that will make managing your academic tasks easier than ever.

SIS Update
The SIS update is scheduled to take place on Monday, November 11. When you log in that day, you’ll notice a fresh new interface with improved navigation and usability. Whether you’re registering for classes, checking your financial aid status, or viewing your grades, the updated system will be sleeker and more intuitive—optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

What's Changing for You?

• Mobile-friendly design: Access your student information with ease, anytime, anywhere.
• Modern look and feel: Enjoy a cleaner, more streamlined interface.
• Better user experience: Simplified navigation will help you find what you need faster.
• Intuitive functionality: Improved tools and features designed to enhance your overall experience.

View more information about your new SIS Homepage here.

Take Care,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Spring and Summer Registration is OPEN!
Sent: Wednesday, November 6 2024 7:41 AM

Dear Students,

Spring and summer registration is now OPEN and the schedules are posted online at: https://www.nr.edu/schedule/.

You can enroll in SIS today! Log in to SIS, click My Student Information, click Enroll, click Add Classes, and select 2025 Spring or 2025 Summer to add classes by entering the five-digit class number from the schedule or using the search feature to locate classes.

If you have already added classes to your Shopping Cart, be sure to go back to SIS and click Enroll to finalize your schedule.

Getting Help from Your Advisor
Help is just a visit, email, text, phone call, or Zoom appointment away! It’s easy to schedule an appointment using Navigate. Here is who you should contact for assistance:

Transfer Students: Contact your student services advisor for all questions and registration assistance.

CTE Students: Contact your faculty advisor if you have questions about specific classes or the schedule. Contact your student services advisor for registration assistance.

As a reminder, financial aid is available for summer classes. The 2024-25 FAFSA is needed to apply for summer financial aid and is available at www.fafsa.gov. An NRCC summer financial aid application is also needed (https://www.nr.edu/fa/summer/). Summer is a great time to catch up or get ahead on some classes.

Have a great day,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Kymn Brewer
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Notice of Required Disclosures
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 10:38 AM

Each semester you are enrolled, New River Community College distributes the attached Notice of Disclosures. This Notice describes the availability of required consumer information. Please take a moment to review and if you have any questions, please let me know.

(Note: No attachment for web distrubution, please use the link instead.)

This information can also be viewed online at: https://www.nr.edu/fa/pdf/noticeofrequireddisclosures.pdf

Kymn Brewer

New River Community College
Interim Financial Aid Manager
5251 College Dr
Dublin, VA 24084
kbrewer@nr.edu
540-674-3600 ext. 4234
Fax: 540-674-3674

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Spring and Summer 2025 Class Schedules are Posted and the Enrollment Shopping Cart is Open!
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 9:242 AM

Dear Students,

The spring and summer 2025 class schedules are posted online at: https://www.nr.edu/schedule/.

You can begin building your schedule by adding classes to your Enrollment Shopping Cart in SIS today! Log in to SIS, click My Student Information, click Enroll, click Add Classes, and select 2025 Spring or 2025 Summer to add classes to your Enrollment Shopping Cart. You can enter the five-digit class number from the schedule or use the search feature to locate classes.

Class registration officially opens on Wednesday, November 6, so be sure and return to your Shopping Cart and click Enroll to finalize your schedule.

Getting Help from Your Advisor
Help is just a visit, email, text, phone call, or Zoom appointment away! Here is who you should contact for assistance:

Transfer Students: Contact your student services advisor for all questions and registration assistance.

CTE Students: Contact your faculty advisor if you have questions about specific classes or the schedule. Contact your student services advisor for registration assistance.

I hope you have a great week,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students
New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Student Information Release Policy (FERPA)
Sent: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 9:50 AM

Dear Students,

I want to make sure you are aware of the Student Information Release Policy, also known as FERPA. Student records are treated as confidential information as provided by The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Only limited directory information may be released; however, students may request that this information be kept confidential. Here is a link to the full policy: https://www.nr.edu/students/student_info_release.php. This policy is also included in the College Catalog and the Student Handbook.

The policy describes students’ rights to review their educational records, request changes to their records, consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information, and to file complaints with the U.S. Department of Education, as well as procedures for reviewing and amending their educational records.

Additionally, here is a link to the Student Information Release form where students can grant consent to release information to others: https://www.nr.edu/admissions/pdf/studentinformationreleaseform.pdf. This form is included on the Admissions and Records Office website.

Take Care,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Virginia Voter Registration Deadline is October 15
Sent: Tesday, October 8, 2024 12:02 PM

Dear Students,

Tuesday, October 15 is the deadline to register to vote or update an existing registration in Virginia for the upcoming general and special elections on November 5, 2024. Here is the link for voter registration: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/.

Additionally, you can click this link (Virginia Department of Elections - Upcoming Elections) to see the dates for early voting, the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot, a list of candidates, and a full election calendar for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Take care,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Information
Sent: Monday, October 7, 2024 10:08 AM

Dear Students,

It is important to understand the health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse and available resources to assist with the prevention of and treatment for substance abuse. It also is important to understand NRCC’s policies regarding student conduct and substance abuse, and the negative impacts and sanctions that can result from violating these policies. Please take time to review the below information. This information is contained in the online NRCC Student Handbook (https://www.nr.edu/sh) which is readily available to all current and prospective students.

Health Risks Associated with Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Resources to Assist with the Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

NRCC’s Substance Abuse Policy

NRCC’s Student Conduct Policy, Student Misconduct, and Level of Offenses

Additional Resources:

• NRCC provides a Collegiate Recovery program and a RecoveryCorps program for students with substance use disorders. Contact the Student Resources Office at here4u@nr.edu to be connected with these programs.
• The following link is provided to inform you of Virginia laws regarding alcohol enforcement: https://www.abc.virginia.gov/enforcement/virginia-codes-and-regulations.
• The following link is provided to inform you of the Virginia Drug Control Act: https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodepopularnames/drug-control-act/.

Students suffering from drug and alcohol abuse may seek referrals through the Dean of Student Services located in the Advising Center, Rooker Hall, office 268 in Dublin or through the Student Resources Office located in Godbey Hall, office 53 in Dublin or office 153 at the Christiansburg site. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent permitted by law. For more information, contact the Dean’s office at 540-674-3690.

Sincerely,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: NRCC Sexual Harassment Policy
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 10:31 AM

Dear Students,

The NRCC Sexual Harassment Policy (also referred to as Title IX) is available : https://www.nr.edu/preparedness/title_ix.php. Additionally, the policy along with resources for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence are included in the Student Handbook: https://www.nr.edu/sh/. As a member of the NRCC campus community, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the policy. A brief overview is included below:

The Title IX federal law prohibits sexual discrimination and sexual harassment on college campuses. Prohibited conduct includes:

• Sexual harassment
• Sexual assault
• Sexual exploitation
• Domestic violence
• Dating violence
• Stalking

Sexual harassment also includes creating a hostile environment through unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that it affects a student’s educational experience. This can include unwelcome sexual comments. The law also prohibits retaliation towards individuals who report alleged prohibited conduct.

The college will investigate all allegations and reports of prohibited conduct.

Reports of sexual harassment and prohibited conduct may be reported to me, as the Dean of Student Services and Title IX Coordinator for Students, or to John Bowler, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students (Office 115 at the Christiansburg site, 540-674-3600, ext. 4418, jbowler@nr.edu).

Please do not hesitate to reach out to John or me with any questions you may have.

Take Care,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Angie Covey
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: NRCC Educational Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 10:29 AM

NRCC Students,

I hope your first week of classes are off to a great start.

If you are NOT an ACCE student and currently do NOT have an NRCC Foundation Scholarship, please consider applying for our scholarship.

This scholarship is valued at $850 per semester for both Fall and Spring semesters.

Scholarship recipient requirements:

• Must meet with the Foundation Office (schedule of dates to follow).
• Must attend the annual scholarship luncheon on Wednesday, October 16 (first day of fall break).

Students are not required to be full-time to receive an NRCC Foundation Scholarship.

Click H E R E to apply.

Thank you,
Angie

Angela Covey, Executive Director
New River Community College Educational Foundation
5251 College Drive | Dublin, VA 24084 | 540-674-3655
www.nr.edu | www.nr.edu/foundation

Dear Students,

As we begin the fall semester today, I want to remind you of the NRCC Student Conduct Policy which is available in the Student Handbook.

Here’s the link to the Student Conduct Policy (with an addendum): https://catalog.nr.edu/content.php?catoid=37&navoid=2779.

Here’s the link to the full Student Handbook: https://www.nr.edu/sh/.

Best wishes for a GREAT semester!
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Welcome to the Fall Semester!
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2024 8:14 AM

Dear Students,

Welcome to the start of the fall semester! Here are a few reminders and some helpful information as you begin classes today.

• All 14-week and first 7-week classes begin today.
• Classes are accessible in Canvas today using the MyAccounts link on the NRCC webpage or https://my.vccs.edu.

• Wednesday, August 28 is the last day to add first 7-week classes.
• Friday, August 30 is the last day to add 14-week classes without instructor approval.
• Contact the Advising Center at 540-674-3609 or advising@nr.edu if you need assistance adding classes.

Bookstore Information
The NRCC Bookstore (https://www.bkstr.com/newriverccstore) in Dublin is open for you to purchase your textbooks and supplies, and hours of operation are posted on the website. Online purchases with home delivery or delivery to the Christiansburg site are available. Financial aid purchases end at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, and all bookstore returns are due that same day.

Student Services Advisors
All students have an assigned Student Services Advisor who is available to assist you with any questions you may have. Your Student Services Advisor can help connect you to resources designed to support you and help you succeed in your classes. Be on the lookout for an email from your Student Services Advisor this week introducing themself to you and don’t hesitate to reach out to them for assistance.

Free Tutoring
The Academic Assistance Center (ASC) provides FREE tutoring in Dublin and Christiansburg. Check out their website for more information: https://www.nr.edu/asc/.

Have a GREAT first week of classes!
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Fall 2024 Kick-Off Open Houses - Thursday and Saturday for Students and Families!
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 3:31 PM

Dear Students,

We are excited to host our FALL 2024 KICK-OFF OPEN HOUSES for students and families. Please join us as we start the new academic year! Open House details are below:

Thursday, August 22 (3:00-6:00pm) at the Christiansburg site
-OR-
Saturday, August 24 (10:00am-1:00pm) at the Dublin campus (Student Lounge, lower level of Martin Hall – look for the blue NRCC tent between Martin and Rooker Halls for check-in)

Tour campus and locate your classrooms, meet student services advisors and college staff, learn about the MANY resources and services to support your success at NRCC: Academic Success Center (free tutoring!), Library, Financial Aid, Advising, Admissions and Records, Activities and Leadership, Here4U Student Resources, and more! And the NRCC Bookstore will be open on Saturday during Open House.

It's going to be a great time with ice cream treats, popcorn, giveaways, and music! Plus, you can enter a drawing for a backpack stuffed with goodies: retail value of $75

Come join the fun and get ready for a fantastic year at New River Community College! Classes begin on Monday, August 26.

See you soon,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Financial Aid Bookstore Policy and Purchase Dates
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2024 11:50 AM

Dear Students,

You may begin using your financial aid to purchase textbooks and supplies from the NRCC Bookstore on Monday, August 19. You may purchase textbooks in-person at the bookstore in Dublin or online and select home delivery, delivery to the Christiansburg site, or in-store pick up in Dublin.

Here is a link to the Bookstore website: https://www.bkstr.com/newriverccstore/home. Financial aid textbook purchases end at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11 (this is also the last day that you can return textbooks for a refund; a receipt is required for all returns or exchanges).

Below is the NRCC Financial Aid Bookstore Policy. The list of eligible electronic items has been expanded to include tablets and laptops to support remote and online learning. Students with enough financial aid may select one of these items for purchase.

NRCC Financial Aid Bookstore Policy
Students may use excess financial aid in the College Bookstore to purchase only required books and supplies for registered courses deemed eligible for financial aid for the term. A course would be deemed ineligible for financial aid if any of the four following circumstances exist:

• The course does not apply to the student’s academic program;
• The course has already been repeated once after having been successfully completed; Successful completion is defined as any grade other than an F, U, R, or W;
• The course is developmental and the student has already attempted 30 or more developmental credits; and/or
• The course is a basic skills class (BSK) that is below the postsecondary level.

Supplies can include: (Students must have funding available)

• Required tools sold by the bookstore. Tools required for a course should be stated on the course syllabus.
• Supplies up to $100 (notebooks, pencils, book bags, etc.)
• Clothing/Uniforms required by your program of study.

Electronic items that can be purchased with available funding include:

• One tablet and keyboard (plus warranty) up to $850; or
• One laptop (plus warranty) up to $850
  Note: Only one of the above electronic items can be purchased every two (2) years.
• Headphones under $50
• One Graphing Calculator every two (2) years

Any other electronic item is considered not course related and may not be purchased with financial aid. Other Items not approved for purchase with financial aid include but are not limited to apparel, food, cell phones, gift items, and gift/prepaid cards.

During the book purchase period, books and supplies purchased using financial aid cannot be returned to the College Bookstore for cash. Amounts for returned items must be credited back to the aid that paid for the books and supplies on the student’s account.

If you have questions regarding your financial aid, please email finaid@nr.edu or call the Financial Aid office at 540-674-3615. Additional bookstore information is available at https://www.bkstr.com/newriverccstore.

Fall classes begin August 26!

Best wishes for a successful semester,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: New VCCS MyAccounts Portal
Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 9:35 AM

Dear Students,

The VCCS is launching a new MyAccounts portal on Monday, August 5th. If you have already set up your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for your secure log in, please review the below important information.

• If you use Ping authentication with Rapid Identity, you must claim your account. The first time you try to log in, you will be given the option to do this by sending yourself a six-digit claim code by email or text. You will then enter that number and your date of birth into the next screen to claim your account and reset your password. Please review the password requirements to make sure your password meets them. New passwords have a 14-character minimum. A short video of this process is available here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRYDqDCNumg
• All other MFA methods (TOTP, Email, and SMS) that require your password each time will work as before to grant you access. However, the next time your password is modified, it must also meet the new requirements.

You can read about all the MFA methods and find setup instructions on this site: https://myvccs-support.vccs.edu/new-myvccs/multi-factor-authentication (BROKEN LINK).

Thank you for your patience. Remember, the NRCC Help Desk staff will assist you through this transition should you have any questions or problems. They can be reached at 540-674-3600, ext. 4400 (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm), and their office is in Rooker 238.

Take care,
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services
Title IX Coordinator for Students

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

From: Deborah Kennedy
To: All NRCC Students
Subject: Fall Tuition and Payment Plan Options
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2024 9:38 AM

Dear Students,

As you plan for fall classes, I want to make sure you know how to access the following:

1. Your tuition and fees
2. Available tuition payment plan options and how to apply for one, if needed

Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees for fall 2024 will be visible in the Student Information System (SIS) on Monday, July 1. The amount due is based on the number of credits in which you are currently enrolled. Additionally, a tuition bill will be sent to your VCCS email account and mailed to your home address. All students, regardless of financial aid, scholarships, ACCE awards, etc. receive a tuition bill.

Follow these steps to view your tuition and fees:

1. Go to www.nr.edu
2. Log in to MyAccounts with your VCCS credentials
3. Click on Student Information System (SIS), then click on My Student Information
4. Your tuition and fees will appear in the Finances section (menu and navigation options are on the left)

Tuition Payment Plans
Tuition payment plans are available each semester. The first day you can enroll in a fall payment plan is Monday, July 1. Early enrollment allows for the maximum number of payments. Details about the payment plans, enrollment dates, payment amounts, etc. are available at: https://www.nr.edu/business/pp.php.

NRCC partners with Nelnet Campus Commerce to let you pay your tuition and fees over time, allowing you to plan for tuition instead of paying for it all at once. Here are a few perks of setting up a payment plan:

Easy Enrollment
It’s easy to set up a payment plan – simply click on the link below or click on “Apply for a Payment Plan” from your Student Center in SIS.
https://mycollegepaymentplan.com/nr

Flexible Payment Options
Choose your preferred payment method and add authorized parties (like parents or gua rdians) to make payments on your behalf.

Stay Informed
Sign up to receive alerts, messages, emails, and more – so you’ll never get taken off guard by a payment or due date.

Interest-Free Payments
Split your tuition into convenient monthly payments with zero interest.

Questions?
Contact the Business Office at businessoffice@nr.edu or 540-674-3605.

We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!
Dee Dee

Deborah D. Kennedy, Ed.D. (she/her)
Dean of Student Services

New River Community College
5251 College Drive
Dublin, VA 24084
540-674-3690
dkennedy@nr.edu

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