College Career Ready Virginia (CCRV)

Graduate high school with up to 31 transferable college credits — at no tuition cost.

  • Who: High school juniors and seniors currently enrolled in dual enrollment through a participating local school.
  • What: Opportunity to complete courses that fulfill the 16-credit Passport Program or the 31-credit UCGS program.
  • Where: CCRV courses are offered either at the high school or through NOVA Online.
  • How: Dual Enrollment students must declare their interest by completing the NOVA CCRV Declaration Form.
  • When: CCRV Spring courses run Feb. 3 through April 27.

The CCRV Declaration is currently closed. The Fall 2026 Declaration will open on April 15.

View Pathways by High School Open Declaration Form

What is CCRV?

The College and Career Ready Virginia (CCRV) Program is a statewide initiative designed to expand access to dual enrollment for high school students. CCRV ensures that qualified juniors and seniors from our local school divisions can complete either the Passport Program or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS) — both widely transferable across Virginia’s public universities — at no tuition cost to students.

By removing financial barriers, CCRV creates opportunities for students to earn college credits early, build momentum toward a degree and save on the cost of higher education.

At NOVA

At NOVA, CCRV will allow eligible Dual Enrollment students to complete a prescribed pathway of courses either taught by credentialed high school instructors or, when needed, provided virtually by NOVA. NOVA’s CCRV Pathway ensures students have access to the courses necessary to complete the Passport or the UCGS prior to graduation.

Program Eligibility

To participate in NOVA’s CCRV Pathway, students must:

  • Be a current NOVA dual enrollment (DE) student.
    • New to NOVA’s DE Program? Complete the NOVA application to become a dual enrollment student and receive your NOVA student ID (EMPLID) before registering for CCRV courses.
  • Be a junior or senior attending one of the following:
    • Alexandria City Public Schools
    • Arlington Public Schools
    • Fairfax County Public Schools
    • Falls Church City Public Schools
    • Loudoun County Public Schools
    • Manassas City Public Schools
    • Manassas Park City Schools
    • Prince William County Public Schools

High School Pathways

Each participating school division has high school-specific pathway sheets to help students and families understand which CCRV courses are available to them and align with their academic and career goals.

View Pathways by High School

How to Get Started

  1. Talk to your school counselor. Confirm CCRV is a good fit (Passport or UCGS).
  2. Review your high school’s CCRV Pathway. See the available courses.
  3. Verify eligibility and placement. Meet Dual Enrollment Admission and Placement Criteria.
  4. Submit the CCRV Declaration Form. The Fall 2026 declaration will open on April 15.
  5. Register for courses. Create your profile in the Duall Enrollment portal to register.

Webinars

Required Virtual CCRV Orientation

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Registration Link

CCRV Student Information Session

Watch the recording

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Planning Your Path: Selecting Courses for the UCGS

Join us for a webinar designed to help you select courses that meet the requirements of the Uniform Certificate of General Studies (UCGS). We’ll explain what the UCGS is, why it matters for transfer planning, and how to select courses that keep you on track.

This session is ideal for students planning their spring course requests.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6–7 p.m.

Register for the March 4 Webinar

Questions?

Please contact the Dual Enrollment office for assistance with CCRV pathways and eligibility.