Transitioning to NOVA

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Continuing at NOVA after High School Graduation

When you graduate from high school, you will be able to enroll as a curricular student and continue working toward your degree or certificate at NOVA. Please note that NOVA degrees and certificates at the Medical Education Campus and the Veterinary Technology Program require a second application process for curricular placement.

Since you are already a NOVA student, you do not need to reapply. Your NOVA ID and myNOVA credentials will remain the same.

High school-related holds—such as the WA9 dual enrollment hold and/or WAG homeschool hold—which previously prevented you from self-enrolling in college classes, will be removed on your anticipated high school graduation date. As you prepare to graduate, you are eligible to register for the upcoming academic semester.

If your hold is not removed at the time of graduation, please complete Form 125-104DE or send your completed high school transcript to DualEnrollment@nvcc.edu.

myNOVA Tutorials will allow you to access many of NOVA’s resources, including your VCCS email and academic records.

Access Your myNOVA Account: To access your myNOVA account, head to the NOVA homepage and select "myNOVA" at the top of the page. You do not need to reapply.

Set Up RapidIdentity: RapidIdentity is a secure multi-factor authentication (MFA) tool required to log in to your myNOVA account.

Remove Additional Account Holds: Check to see if you have additional holds on your myNOVA account. If you have questions, contact EnrollmentServices@nvcc.edu.

Depending on the NOVA coursework you completed in high school, you may need to complete the Direct Enrollment Survey for math and English courses.

This survey helps identify your readiness for college-level English and math. NOVA also offers a self-informed placement test to guide you in selecting the most appropriate courses.

Direct Enrollment and Self-Placement Survey

Choose Your Program of Study: View the pathways at NOVA. Reach out to virtual advising or campus advising for assistance. Additional guides to help you choose a program are available through Career Services.

ADV 100: These virtual advising sessions guide you through course selection, introduce key resources, and help you understand academic requirements for your Program of Study.

Review your academic record to see which requirements you've already satisfied. Check Credit for Prior Learning to see if you’re eligible for credit from AP or IB exam scores.

Review tips for self-enrolling in SIS. Refer to the curriculum in the college catalog to identify requirements for your program of study at NOVA.

Easily access your grades, transcripts, and transfer credits through NOVA's SIS with our detailed guides.

Access Academic Records

Paying for college may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn more about applying for financial aid and track your progress through the Financial Aid Support Center.

Financial Aid Support Center

If you are interested in applying for services or accessing your profile to view approved accommodations and auxiliary services, please visit the Accommodations and Accessibility Services website.

Visit Accommodations and Accessibility Services

You will be able to use the NOVA library system, including each campus library and all associated online resources.

Visit the NOVA Libraries

It is your responsibility to send your official NOVA transcript as you prepare to transfer. You can check your grades and unofficial transcript to ensure your final grade is posted and see how it will appear.

Request an Official Transcript

You will have access to free tutoring services for your NOVA classes on each campus. Please visit the tutoring website for hours and policies specific to each location.

View our Free Tutoring Services

You can take part in many of the programs, clubs, and activities that Student Life provides.

Visit Student Life