Since 1964, Northern Virginia Community College has offered a quality and convenient educational experience at an affordable price. NOVA is the largest public educational institution in Virginia and the second-largest community college in the United States, comprised of more than 75,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members. NOVA is also one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries.
Located near Washington, D.C., the College includes six campuses -- Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, MEC (Springfield) and Woodbridge; along with Reston Educational Center and NOVA Online. NOVA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and offers more than 160 degrees at the associate's level and certificate programs. We also offer distance learning programs through NOVA Online and continuing education courses through Workforce Development.
Every person at NOVA has a distinct function, duty and responsibility. Visit the links below to view the organizational structure of the Virginia Community College System, NOVA and each campus. You will need Acrobat Reader to view the charts.
Northern Virginia Community College can take you anywhere you want to go, including places you’ve never dreamed of. NOVA is a learning experience that is as unique as your goals, whether you’re interested in becoming a doctor, an auto mechanic, a research scientist or a chef! Take a look at what we offer!
https://www.nvcc.edu/about/index.html
Getting Started Guide.pdfNorthern Virginia community college ~ getting started
Apply to NOVA
Complete Your FAFSA
Verify Placement for Courses
Check Your Student Account
Enroll In Classes & Complete Orientation
Pay Your Tuition
NOVA FA Night Fall 2021 - LCHS, HHS, THS.pdffinancial aid 101
FAFSA ~ 2022 Checklist
NOVA College PlanningSeniorYear.pdfNOVA CollegePlanningJuniorYear.pdfNOVA College Planning Guide.pdf
ADVANCE is an exciting new partnership between Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and George Mason University (Mason) that gives NOVA students targeted, personalized support to complete their bachelor's degrees in a timely manner and save money.
Who Should Consider ADVANCE?
ADVANCE is available to NOVA students in good academic standing with less than 30 degree credits earned, who plan to transfer to Mason to pursue a bachelor's degree in any of the programs offered.
Enrollment Requirements:
Earned a high school diploma or GED
Minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average for students with college credit
Enrolled in NOVA associate's degree curricular program
Earned no more than 30 credit hours of applicable credit at the time of enrollment in ADVANCE
Other Considerations:
Dual enrollment credit may be eligible to apply toward ADVANCE pathways, once a student is in degree status at NOVA
Student academic history, conduct, and criminal history records are reviewed during the enrollment process and will impact the time to final approval. Items in a student's history may preclude them from participating in ADVANCE in alignment with the policies of Northern Virginia Community College, George Mason University, and the ADVANCE program.
Additional Resources:
Transfer to NOVA: http://www.nvcc.edu/transfer/index.html