Independent Dual Enrollment

Discuss taking independent dual enrollment courses with a parent/guardian and high school counselor. Review the NOVA Catalog and Schedule of Classes to select course(s). You can also search for a NOVA class in SIS. The admissions process must be completed at least two weeks prior to the start of class.

The application process is free and must be completed online.

Complete your College Application here

After submission, you will receive a 7-digit Student ID number (EMPLID), username and temporary password to set up your myNOVA account.

A Social Security number is not required to be on file; however, failure to provide one may limit or delay access to services where the number is required by federal or state law (ex. tax reporting, receiving financial aid after high school graduation).

All high school students must demonstrate college readiness outlined under Dual Enrollment Admission and Placement Criteria. Students must submit a current high school or homeschool transcript with their independent DE request.

A completed DE recommendation form is due each NOVA term.

• High school students must complete, sign and submit a NVCC 125-207.
• Homeschooled students must complete, sign and submit a NVCC 125-208.
• Email your completed form and required documents to to dualenrollment@nvcc.edu.

Homeschool students must provide a copy of a homeschool agreement approved by the school district, a letter from the local school board, or a copy of the letter filed by the parent/legal guardian declaring homeschool for religious exemption.

High school students may not self-enroll in NOVA courses. If approved, a DE Coordinator will register and confirm the enrollment via email. Be sure to monitor your email and confirm your class schedule in SIS through your myNOVA account.

If not approved or a course section is full, a DE Coordinator will email to provide alternative options, if available.

Tuition and Fees Payment

Learn about making your tuition payment, payment plans, and payment deadlines for your independent DE classes.

Textbooks and Course Materials

Search for required textbooks/course materials at https://nvcc.bncollege.com/.
Students will be automatically enrolled in NOVA ALL ACCESS ($22.50 per credit hour). Review details about NOVA All Access so you can make an informed decision.

Accommodations and Accessibility Services

Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) or 504 plans must apply for a Memorandum of Accommodations (MOA) at the college. Any approved accommodations for the NOVA course/grade must be on record at the college.

NOVACard

Once enrolled, you may go to the nearest campus to obtain a NOVACard.

Canvas Access/Classroom Location

Your course will open in Canvas on or a few days before your course start date.

1. Check your schedule for your course start date and class location in SIS through MyNOVA.
2. On your course start date, log in to your myNOVA account, and click on the Canvas tile.
3. Review Canvas student tutorials before getting started.
4. Check your @email.vccs.edu student Gmail account to receive updates from your course instructor and NOVA.

Enrollment Deadlines (Drop/Withdraw)

Even though the Office of Dual Enrollment enrolled you in the course, you are responsible to drop or withdraw from the course.

Degree Planning

View the Academic Catalog to plan your degree or certificate pathway at NOVA. You can work with an Independent DE Coordinator to add the academic plan to your account to track your progress by completing e-form 125-345.

Join us for a virtual, DE student orientation to learn about accessing your myNOVA account, understanding course deadlines, making tuition payments, NOVA All Access/purchasing textbooks/course materials, and student support resources.

Spring Independent DE Orientation (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Register in Advance