The mission of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program at New River Community College (NRCC) is to equip aspiring professional nurses with the knowledge, skills, and compassion needed to deliver safe, competent, and patient-centered care. The program is committed to preparing graduates to excel in an ever-evolving and complex healthcare system by fostering critical thinking, adaptability, and lifelong learning.
Effective June 7, 2024, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on June 7, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
https://www.acenursing.org/candidacy
Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.
The DEADLINE for COMPLETE FOLDER submission for the ADN program is February 15.
This program has approval by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Virginia Board of Nursing, Perimeter Center
9960 Maryland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| August 18-22 | Monday-Friday | Faculty In-service |
| August 25 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| August 29 | Friday | Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval |
| September 1 | Monday | Labor Day (College Closed) |
| September 9 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| October 15-17 | Wednesday-Friday | Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| October 29 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade * |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Spring and Summer Registration Begins |
| November 7 | Friday | Applications for Graduation Due |
| November 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 26 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon) |
| November 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) |
| December 12 | Friday | Classes End |
| December 15 | Monday | Exams Begin |
| December 18 | Thursday | Exams End |
| December 19 | Friday | Faculty In-service |
| December 22 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| December 22 | Monday by 4:00 p.m. | Grades Available Online for Students |
| December 22-23 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service |
* Refund or withdrawal date for Fourteen-Week session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 TEN-WEEK SESSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| September 24 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| September 29 | Monday | Last Day to Add Classes |
| October 6 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| October 15-17 | Wednesday-Friday | Faculty Research (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Spring and Summer Registration Begins |
| November 6 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade * |
| November 7 | Friday | Applications for Graduation Due |
| November 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 26 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon) |
| November 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) |
| December 12 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| December 15 | 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.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 FIRST 7-WEEK SESSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| August 25 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| August 27 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add Classes |
| September 1 | Monday | Labor Day (College Closed) |
| September 2 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| September 23 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade |
| October 13 | Monday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| October 14 | Tuesday | 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.
| FALL SEMESTER 2025 SECOND 7-WEEK SESSION | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 20 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| October 22 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add Classes |
| October 27 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund * |
| November 5 | Wednesday | Spring and Summer Registration Begins |
| November 7 | Friday | Applications for Graduation Due |
| November 14 | Friday | Last Day to Drop and Receive "W" Grade * |
| November 24-25 | Monday-Tuesday | Faculty In-service (No Day or Evening Classes) |
| November 26 | Wednesday | Thanksgiving Break (No Classes; College Closes at Noon) |
| November 27-28 | Thursday-Friday | Thanksgiving Break (College Closed) |
| December 12 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| December 15 | 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.
** Granted by the Governor to make Election Day a holiday after the calendar was approved.
| EXAM TIMES |
MONDAY DEC 16 |
TUESDAY DEC 17 |
WEDNESDAY DEC 18 |
THURSDAY DEC 19 |
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| 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 noon 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 |
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 10-Week Session (T) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 26 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 28 | Wednesday | Last Day to Add w/o Instructor Approval |
| June 2 | Monday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 19 | Thursday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 2 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| July 4 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| August 1 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 4 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 5 | Tuesday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 First 5-Week Session (D) | ||
|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Wednesday | Classes Begin |
| May 23 | Friday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| May 26 | Monday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| May 27 | Tuesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| June 11 | Wednesday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| June 19 | Thursday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| June 26 | Thursday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| June 27 | Friday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| June 30 | Monday | Grades Available Online for Students |
* Refund or withdrawal date for regular session only. Contact Admissions & Records Office for information on other session deadlines.
| SUMMER SEMESTER 2025 Second 5-Week Session (E) | ||
|---|---|---|
| June 30 | Monday | Classes Begin |
| July 1 | Tuesday | Last Day to Add Without Instructor Approval |
| July 3 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive Refund* |
| July 4 | Friday | Holiday (College Closed) |
| July 17 | Thursday | Last Day to Drop and Receive “W” Grade* |
| August 1 | Friday | Exam Day/Classes End |
| August 4 | Monday | Grades Due from Faculty (Noon) |
| August 5 | Tuesday | 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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