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. 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 dual enrollment (WA9) hold and/or WAG homeschool hold — 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 show you how to access many of NOVA’s resources, including your Virginia Community College System (VCCS) email and academic records.

View myNOVA Tutorials

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

The survey helps identify your readiness for college-level English and math. NOVA also offers a self-informed placement test to help you choose 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. Career Services provides additional guides to help you select a program.

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 the Credit for Prior Learning webpage to see if you’re eligible for college 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 Student Information System (SIS) with our detailed guides.

Access Academic Records

Paying for college may feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to. Learn more about applying for financial aid.

Financial Aid

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 the Office of Student Life provides.

Visit Student Life