New Students

Steps to Get Started for New Students

  • Complete the Application for Admission
  • Choose your program of study (you can update this later).
  • Save your confirmation page with your student ID number and myNOVA username.
  • Send official transcripts from your high school and any previous college.

Past students:

Dual Enrollment

  • High school students interested in taking NOVA classes should contact a Dual Enrollment coach.

International Applicants

  • Activate your account using the temporary password provided within 24 hours. Otherwise, you will need to reset it.
  • Set up MFA to secure your account. Contact the IT Helpdesk for assistance.

  • Complete the survey after activating your account to expedite enrollment.
  • High school students currently applying for NOVA classes before graduation (such as Dual Enrollment, Early College, or STEM) should NOT complete the survey.

  • Apply for Financial Aid.
  • For third-party payments, check with your employer or organization.
  • Always verify your payment status to avoid being dropped from classes

  • Order your parking permit on the Parking Services website.
  • Obtain your NOVACard, which serves as the official student ID.

Learn More at Upcoming Webinars

Learn more about NOVA’s application process, program options, financial aid, and resources. Choose a session that fits your schedule:

Date and Time Zoom Link
Tuesday, January 7 at 12:00 p.m. Register for Jan. 7 at 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m. Register for Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

This webinar is designed for students who have applied to NOVA and want to learn about their next steps to start classes. Join us to learn how to complete the advising survey, log into myNOVA, explore course modalities, and access student and academic resources, financial aid, scholarships, and more.

Date and Time Zoom Link
Thursday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m. Register for Dec. 12 at 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. Register for Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m.