Transfer

Northern Virginia Community College's talented faculty and low cost make it a great place to take that first step toward a bachelor's or advanced degree. Find the information you need to plan your transfer from NOVA.

Transfer Events

Throughout the academic year, representatives from four-year colleges and universities visit various NOVA campuses to provide transfer information to NOVA students. Be sure to check out the TRANSFER EVENTS CALENDAR.

Transfer Agreements

• Guaranteed Admission Agreements
  As a NOVA student, you are offered Guaranteed Admissions to a variety of four-year colleges and universities when you meet the requirements of the written Agreement between NOVA and that college. Check out the Guaranteed Admissions information.
• Virginia Community College System Articulation Agreements
  Articulation agreements define the way courses, programs or entire categories of programs transfer to another institution and may include admission guarantees. Check out the Articulation Agreements.
• College Websites
  This page contains links to popular colleges and universities where NOVA students transfer.
• New Partnerships
  University of Virginia Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies Degree in Partnership With NOVA
  William and Mary Co-Enrollment Partnership With NOVA

Transfer Planning

It’s never too early to begin planning for a smooth transfer to another institution. Your decisions and commitment to a specific program and university directly impact the success of transferring credits. The longer you wait to make a decision, the more you risk delaying degree completion.

• George Mason University/VCCS Transfer Advising Guide Sheets
• Online Transfer Resources 
• Regional and National Institutional Accrediting Agencies
• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) Transfer Tool
• Successful NOVA Graduates Who Have Transferred
• Successful Transfer Planning
• Transfer FAQ

Plan your transfer to a four-year college or university as soon as possible by contacting a counselor. Since all students are advised to speak with a counselor before they enroll in classes, this is the perfect time to discuss your goals. Counselors will help you to select a program of study, identify schools and understand the transfer requirements for the degree program at your school of choice. In addition, they'll let you know which NOVA courses will transfer and help you to create a schedule based on those courses.

Contact your campus Student Services Center to find out about transfer resources and upcoming transfer events.

Alexandria Room AA 194P Telephone: 703.845.6301 Email: Michael Donnelly Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you need to schedule an appointment, please contact the Counseling Services Offices. View Map Annandale Room CG 224 Telephone: 703.323.3200 Email: Kimberly U. Wright or Fran Troy Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday & Tuesday: Evening appointments available upon request. View Map Loudoun Room LR 253 Telephone: 703.450.2571 Email: Carlita McCombs Monday - Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Thursday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. by appointment  View Map

Manassas Room MH 110 Telephone: 703.257.6612 Email: Carol Oandasan Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. View Map  Medical Room HE 202 Telephone: 703.822.6531 Email: Dr. Beatrice Veney Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., View Map Woodbridge Room WC 202 Telephone: 703.878.5760 Email: Doug Rhoney Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Evening hours by appointment View Map Extended Learning Institute Telephone: 703.323.2425 Email: Eli Counselors