CCRV - Frequently Asked Questions

CCRV is a statewide initiative that allows eligible high school juniors and seniors to earn transferable college credits through the Passport Program (16 credits) or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS, 31 credits) at no tuition cost. The program is designed to help you get a head start on college while still in high school.

CCRV helps you:

• Earn college credits early, reducing the time and cost for a degree.
• Build confidence in college-level coursework.
• Gain access to college resources and services.
• Strengthen your college applications with official college transcripts.

Passport Program: 16 transferable college credits, ideal for starting college general education requirements. CCRV gives students access to the courses necessary to complete this program as a senior in high school.

UCGS: 31 credits, more comprehensive, covers general studies courses widely accepted by Virginia public colleges and universities. CCRV gives students access to the courses necessary to complete this program as a junior in high school.

Participating in CCRV allows you to accelerate your college journey, save money on tuition and complete transferable credits before graduating high school—all while receiving support from your high school and NOVA.

CCRV removes the financial barrier of tuition and course fees for eligible students. By earning up to 31 college credits in high school, you can potentially reduce the cost of your bachelor’s degree and shorten the time to complete college.

Eligible students are high school juniors and seniors who are enrolled in the Dual Enrollment program through participating school divisions and meet NOVA’s college readiness standards.

No. CCRV is only available to students attending public schools in participating school divisions.

Students must meet college readiness requirements, which may include GPA, standardized test scores or placement tests, and meet any course prerequisites outlined by NOVA and VCCS.

Yes. You must be a current Dual Enrollment student with a completed NOVA application and an active NOVA student ID (EMPLID).

NOVA has identified courses that satisfy the Passport and UCGS requirements. Each high school has a CCRV Pathway Sheet listing which courses are available at your school.

Yes. CCRV courses can be taken:

• At your high school, taught by credentialed instructors.
• Asynchronously through NOVA Online if your high school does not offer the course.

No. If your high school offers the course through a credentialed instructor, you must enroll there. Online courses are only an option if the course isn’t available at your school.

If no in-person option is available at your high school, NOVA will provide the course online at no cost.

Yes. You can take any UCGS course taught by a credentialed instructor at your high school, even if it is not part of the official NOVA CCRV pathway.

These credits may count toward Passport or UCGS requirements if there is an established equivalency with a VCCS/UCGS course. For more information on how credits from these types of courses are accepted and/or applied, refer to the college's Credit for Prior Learning manual.

All Dual Enrollment students will be assigned to the UCGS program, allowing them to monitor their progress directly in the college’s Student Information System (SIS) through their MyNOVA student account.

Courses are asynchronous, meaning you can complete coursework on your own schedule outside regular school hours.

They are primarily asynchronous, but all assessments are proctored virtually.

No. Online CCRV courses are designed to be taken outside of your regular high school schedule.

NOVA Online uses Honorlock to proctor online exams. Honorlock helps monitor exams taken remotely.

You need a Windows or Mac computer with a webcam and microphone and a reliable internet connection.

No. Honorlock does not work with iPads, tablets, or Chromebooks. You will need access to a Windows or Mac computer for proctored exams.

Honorlock uses your webcam, microphone, and computer screen to monitor your exam. It also uses automated technology, including AI, and some exams may be reviewed by a human proctor.

Contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss an alternative way to complete your proctored exam.

You need access to a computer, reliable internet and the necessary proctoring software. If you use a school-issued device, work with your school’s IT department to install the required tools.

Apply online through NOVA’s Accommodations and Accessibility Services page.

Submit the NOVA CCRV Declaration in the Dual Enrollment portal to formally express your intent to participate.

The form confirms your eligibility, acknowledges your responsibilities and allows NOVA to officially enroll you in CCRV courses.

You may withdraw or drop courses following NOVA’s procedures through your MyNOVA account. Keep in mind that grades from CCRV courses are official and impact your college transcript.

Under NOVA’s Academic Load policy, Dual Enrollment students can enroll in up to 18 credits per semester. Taking more than 18 credits requires approval through an Academic Overload Request (Form 125-016).

To qualify, students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher based on their most recent 12 college credits or full-time semester and show consistent academic success.

Yes. All CCRV courses are official college courses and appear on your NOVA transcript.

Failed or withdrawn courses remain on your college transcript. Low grades may affect your GPA, financial aid eligibility and future college applications.

Yes, but retakes must be done through the Independent Dual Enrollment process, which involves tuition and fees. The original grade remains on your transcript.

Yes. Students enrolled in UCGS or Passport pathways are coded as degree-seeking in NOVA’s system to track courses and transcripts.

Yes. Tuition, fees, and All Access for CCRV courses are covered at no cost to students. NOVA will apply the scholarship to cover tuition, fees, and All Access no later than the last day of class for the semester.

Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks and materials. NOVA’s All Access program may provide cost-saving options.

Yes. The All Access program provides discounted or bundled materials for select courses.

Electronic materials are automatically added to your courses on Canvas and NOVA email. Details about the All Access program can be found on the NOVA website.
 

Start with your school counselor or Dual Enrollment coordinator.

High schools and NOVA provide guidance on course selection, pathways and college planning to ensure you meet Passport or UCGS requirements and make the most of your CCRV experience.

By completing transferable college credits and receiving advising support, CCRV helps you explore academic interests, accelerate degree completion and make informed postsecondary decisions.

Students who complete the UCGS pathway through CCRV can earn the Governor’s Medallion for High School Achievement, which is awarded to students who graduate from high school with an associate degree or general education certificate.

Yes. Completing the full UCGS pathway while in high school may allow you to earn a certificate or associate-level credit recognized by Virginia community colleges.

Yes. The All Access program provides discounted or bundled materials for select courses.