Honors Program

An honors certificate

Enhance your educational experience with NOVA Honors.

By joining the NOVA Honors Program, you’ll be part of a welcoming community of scholars who, like you, are committed to completing the Honors core curriculum at NOVA. Your classes will be smaller, allowing you to interact with and get to know your peers and professors. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead and engage in lively discussions in seminar-style classrooms.

Develop your leadership abilities and grow your network.

Develop your leadership skills, think independently and critically and stimulate your mind through rigorous Honors courses. You can conduct research, study a subject in great depth and explore ideas across disciplines. You’ll gain invaluable experience and build your professional network by presenting at Honors symposia and conferences, participating in field trips and service projects and engaging in internships.

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Get the recognition you deserve for your hard work.

When you graduate from NOVA, you’ll be recognized for your achievements during commencement — and Honors course and core completion will be designated on your transcript. And when you need letters of recommendation, you can turn to the Honors faculty for assistance.

Academic Standing Honors

At the end of every semester, academic excellence recognitions are listed here one week after the deadline for posting final grades. Those who qualified but whose grades were not posted by the college deadline will not be displayed on the online list.

Transfer seamlessly into Honors programs or colleges at four-year institutions.

By successfully completing the NOVA Honors Program, you’ll have a competitive edge when you apply to any four-year college or university. And thanks to agreements with the following institutions, you can seamlessly transfer into Honors programs or colleges at:

  • George Mason University
  • James Madison University
  • Marymount University
  • Radford University
  • Salisbury University
  • University of Mary Washington
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
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Explore Honor societies at NOVA

From the National Society of Collegiate Scholars for high-achieving students to Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, NOVA offers many opportunities for scholars like you to enrich your studies and make connections that will last a lifetime.

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