High School Students

Dual Enrollment of Current High School Students and Home School Students
If you have not yet earned a high school diploma or its equivalent and you are under the age of 18, you may be able to attend classes at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) under certain conditions.

Dual enrollment means concurrently taking courses in both high school and college. Some of your NOVA college courses may fulfill Virginia high school graduation requirements if you have prior written approval of your high school principal, or for home school students, the approval of the appropriate authority. In some cases, NOVA has existing dual enrollment arrangements with local public schools whereby the college credits you earn may be applied toward your high school diploma while you also receive college credit.

 

Current High School Students
If you are at least 16 years of age, presently enrolled in high school and wish to be admitted to NOVA and take classes, you must have the permission of your high school principal or his/her representative.

 

Home School Students
NOVA will also consider the admission of students who are at least 16 years old, who are not attending a public or private school, and who are home school students. The acceptance of such students may be considered as enrichment to the home school program but is not intended to substitute for the home school experience. 

Prior to admission, students who are home schooled must provide a current copy of a signed home school agreement between the appropriate school system and the authorizing parent or guardian.

 

Other Policies and Procedures Regarding Dual Enrollment

1. The following policies and procedures will apply to the dual enrollment of current high school and home school students:  
2. The College reserves the right to evaluate applications for admission and to refuse admission to applicants when it is considered to be in the best interest of the College. For example, a student who has academic and disciplinary difficulties at his/her school will not be admitted to the College.
3. Prior to admission, an applicant who does not have a high school diploma, and who is under the age of 18 years will be required to demonstrate appropriate basic skills compatible with the College's academic expectations.  The applicant must take the English placement test and test at the college level (i.e., ENG 111).  A math placement test may be required, depending upon the student's course selections.
4. A dual-enrolled student cannot declare a major until he/she has earned a high school  diploma, earned a GED, or reached the age of 18.
5. All students of Northern Virginia Community College, regardless of age, are subject to the rules, policies, and procedures of the College pertaining to attendance, confidentiality of records, conduct, etc., as found in the College Catalog and the College Student Handbook.
6. Students admitted on a dual-enrolled basis are not eligible for student financial aid.
7. Applicants for dual enrollment should apply at least two weeks prior to the start of classes.
8. Before registering, dual-enrolled students must see a College counselor or a dean of Student     Development prior to each semester until the student has completed the requirements for a high school diploma, earned a GED, or reached the age of 18.
9. Dual-enrolled students are restricted to part-time enrollment.
10. Dual-enrolled students generally are not permitted to enroll in developmental courses.
11. Dual-enrolled, first-time students generally are not placed in Extended Learning Institute (ELI)  course if there is an alternative course.  

 

For More Information

Contact the Counseling Office at the campus of your choice:

Alexandria:                703-845-6301

Annandale:                703-323-3200

Loudoun:                   703-450-2571

Manassas:                703-257-6610

Woodbridge:             703-878-5760

All students of Northern Virginia Community College, regardless of age, are subject to all of the rules, policies, and procedures of the College pertaining to attendance, confidentiality of records, conduct, etc., as found in the College Catalog and the Student Handbook.

 

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