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Five Steps to Successfully Enroll as a New Student

Welcome New Students! Applications for admissions to Napa Valley College (NVC) are accepted at any time for any future
semester. All students must complete the Student Success and Support Program (SSSP) in order to successfully enroll at NVC. This
includes orientation, assessment and an abbreviated educational plan. Students who are enrolling for personal development may
complete only Steps 1 and 5: Apply for Admission and Register and Pay for Classes. Please know if you choose this option you will
not earn your registration priority. You will have the lowest priority (Priority G) when registering each term.
The following steps are required for all prospective students, who wish to earn priority registration status. This is particularly
important for student with goals to obtain a degree, to get a certificate or to transfer.

APPLY ONLINE FOR ADMISSION
Admissions and Records, (707) 256-7200
Complete the online Application for Admission by selecting the “Enroll Now” link at
www.napavalley.edu. It pays to Declare Your$elf, so please make sure to provide us
your biographical/demographic information under the “Personal Information” section o f the applica-
tion. Be prepared to declare a major and an educational goal

COMPLETE AN ORIENTATION
This link: www.napavalley.edu/studentaffairs/Counseling/Pages/New-Student-
Online-Orientation.aspx will take you to the Napa Valley College MyNVC mini
portal. Click on the Canvas Online link and you will land at the sign in page. On
the right side you will sign in using your NVC username and password.
If you have problems logging in to the orientation or navigating its content please
contact the Welcome Center, in person in room 1331A, by phone 707-256-7215,
or by email WelcomeCenter@napavalley.edu. All students must complete an
orientation regardless of educational goal or major.

COMPLETE THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Testing and Tutoring Center, (707) 256-7434 or (707) 256-7437
www.napavalley.edu/testingandtutoringcenter
Complete an assessment test in the Testing and Tutoring Center, Room 1764 in Building
1700, to determine the course placements for English and Math classes. No appoint-
ment is necessary. Call office or check website for drop-in hours. You must have ap-
plied for admission to NVC at least 24 hours prior to testing and bring a picture ID.

ATTEND A COUNSELING/ADVISING (Ed Planning) SESSION
General Counseling Center, (707) 256-7220
www.napavalley.edu/counseling
All new students must complete an abbreviated (one semester) Ed Plan. New students must
declare a major by the completion of 15 units and develop a Comprehensive Education Plan
by 30 units. Check Counseling website for drop-in hours.

REGISTER AND PAY FOR CLASSES
www.napavalley.edu/webadvisor
Complete class registration online through WebAdvisor, available up to midnight before the
first day of classes. All students register according to their A-G priority
registration date. Once the class has started, students will need an Add Code from the
instructor to register. Late start classes have different registration dates. Please refer to the
Admissions and Records calendar on the Admissions and Records website
(www.napavalley.edu/admissions).

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