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Qualified, highly motivated students may enrich their study through participation in NOVA’s Honors Program or by enrolling in individual Honors courses. The Honors Program provides a comprehensive, educational experience for Honors students and allows them to interact as a community of learners. The Honors Program is designed to provide motivated students with an enriched program of study.
Admission Requirements
You may enter the Honors Program during your first semester at NOVA or you may enter later. To be considered for admission, you must meet at least one of the requirements below:Honors Program Admission Requirements
You may enter the Honors Program during your first semester at NOVA or you may enter later. To be considered for admission to the Honors Program, you must meet at least one of the following in each area.
English (ENG)
- Document an average score of >600 on the SAT Reading/Writing and Language Tests (ERW)
- Submit recommendations from one faculty member based on English courses either completed at NOVA or a previous college or in progress at NOVA
Mathematics (MTH)
- Document an average score of >600 on the Math SAT exam
- Submit recommendations from one faculty based on math or science courses either completed at NOVA or a previous college or in progress at NOVA
Alternatively, you may meet one of the following criteria.
- Document a combined score of at least 1200 out of 1600 on the SAT Critical Reading/Writing and Language (ERW) and Math sections
- Document a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 at the last academic institution attended (high school, college, or university), or your current GPA at NOVA, OR
- Demonstrate a combined ACT score of 25 or higher, OR
- Present recommendations from two high school teachers (if currently a high school student) or from two college teaching faculty or counselors based on any course taken at a college or university
How to Apply to NOVA Honors Program
Click Apply to NOVA Honors Program link below.
You are encouraged to apply to the Honors Program in your first semester, but you may apply at any time. All applications will be reviewed by the NOVA Honors staff for completion and eligibility. All students will be notified via email within 4-weeks of application submission.
Not Sure Honors is Right For You?
Honors Lead Faculty and Honors counselors are available at each campus to help students decide if the Honors Program or specific Honors courses will help focus their academic goals. Student services staff, counselors, and advising specialists also can provide students with further information.
Is NOVA Honors Right for Me?
Contact an honors representative today!