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Associate Degrees

Associate of Science Degree (AS)

is granted to students interested in a professional or scientific course of study and who may plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after completion of the community college degree.

Associate of Arts Degree (AA)

is granted to students interested in a liberal arts course of study and who may plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after completion of the community college degree.

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

is granted to students who major in one of the occupational/technical courses of study and who may plan to work full-time as soon as they graduate from college.

Graduation Requirements. To be eligible for graduation, the student must:

  • have fulfilled all of the course and credit-hour requirements of the degree curriculum with at least 25 percent of the credits acquired at the college awarding the degree;
  • have been certified by appropriate college official for graduation;
  • have earned a grade point average of at least 2.0 in all studies attempted which is applicable toward graduation in the student’s curriculum;
  • have filed an application for graduation in the Office of Admissions and Records;
  • have resolved all financial obligations to the college and returned all library and college materials.

The following links provide specifics about each program:
Associate of Arts (AA)

Associate of Science (AS)

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Enrollment Support:

 HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES
 BECOME A STUDENT DETAILS
 CLASS SCHEDULES
 COLLEGE CATALOG
 INFORMATION REQUEST

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

Division of Arts and Sciences Contact Information

General questions and requests about the Division of Arts and Sciences should be directed to Sarah Tolbert-Hurysz 1-866-462-6722, extension 4355, or (540) 674-3600 extension 4355.
You may also email stolbert-hurysz@nr.edu.

Division of Arts and Sciences Office Staff

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.

Donna Moore

 

Office Assistant for Arts & Sciences

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Brooke Taylor

 

Administrative Assistant for Arts & Sciences

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Sarah Tolbert-Hurysz

 

Dean of Arts and Sciences

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