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Academic Year 2021/2022
NOVA will not be admitting any new overseas students for Summer 2021, Fall 2021 or Spring 2022. F1 applications will only be accepted for 2021/22 from applicants currently inside the U.S. applying as transfer, change of level or change of status.
| F1 APPLICATION TIMELINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| OVERSEAS | TRANSFER | CHANGE OF STATUS | |
| FALL | Feb 15 - Jun 30 | Feb 15 - Jul 15 | Feb 15 - Jun 30 |
| SPRING | Jul 15 - Nov 15 | Jul 15 - Dec 10 | Jul 15 - Nov 15 |
| SUMMER (IEP ONLY) |
Dec 15 - Apr 1 | Dec 15 - May 1 | Dec 15 - Apr 1 |
Admissions Options for International Students at NOVA
Associate Degree Program
Admitted directly into an Associate’s degree program for full time academic coursework.
| English Requirement | TOEFL 76, IELTS 6.5, SAT 460 or ACT 15 |
| Available Campuses | Annandale, Alexandria, Loudoun, Manassas, Woodbridge |
English Language Programs
Pathway Program for Reasons of English Proficiency (PPREP)
Take ESL + some academic coursework with the goal of starting a full time Associate’s degree program.
| English Requirement | Level 4: 1.5 - 2 semesters | TOEFL 44-58/IELTS 5.5 |
| Level 5: .5 - 1 semester | TOEFL 59-75/IELTS 6.0 | |
| Available Campuses | Annandale, Alexandria, Loudoun, Manassas or Woodbridge | |
Intensive English Program
Full time, non-academic ESL program
| English Requirement | No English test score required. Placement determined upon arrival |
| Placement | ESL Assessment - Once full application is submitted, you will receive an email with testing details. - Test will be given in an online format and can be done from your home. - Test can only be taken once. - If you score Level 4 or higher you can qualify for the ESL Pathway (PPREP) if you choose. ACLI Assessment -If you score Level 3 or lower you will remain placed in the Intensive English program. - You will be required to take a second English assessment through NOVA’s American Culture and Language Institute (ACLI). - Test details will be emailed to you. |
| Available Campuses | Annandale and Alexandria only |
F-1 Transfer Students
For students already in the U.S. studying at another educational institution in F-1 status who would like to transfer to NOVA.
Changing Status to F-1
For students already in the U.S. on another immigration status who wish to apply to change to F-1 status.