- Apply Online *No Admission Application fee is required.
- If you are using the online application for the first time or it has been more than 30 days since you accessed the online application, you will need to create a temporary login ID. Click New User, complete the information requested and click Submit.
- If you are returning to the Application for Admission after having saved it (but not made your final submission to the College) click on Returning Users. To review or complete an existing application, click Review. To complete a new application, click Apply.
- To begin the application, click Apply Now on the Apply for Admission page. If you submitted an application or attended any other Virginia Community College that means you already have a Student Identification number, also known as a Student ID, please use your existing Student ID.
- Carefully read and complete each section of the application, click ‘?’ for the directions for filling in text boxes.
- You are not required to provide your Social Security number, but it is highly recommended. If not provided, your access to many of the College services will be limited and tax reporting information will not be available. Your Social Security number is required when applying for Financial Aid.
- Left side-bar menu may be used to view the status of each section of the application. A green highlighted number indicates you have completed that section.
Common Questions
How do I apply for Credit Classes and Non-Credit Classes at the same college?
- A new application must be completed for each ‘Career’. NOVA has two ‘Careers’ - Credit and Non Credit.
- You can use your temporary login ID and password within 30 days and select ‘Returning User’ and ‘APPLY’ rather than ‘Review’.
- Prior application means you already have a Student ID. Use your existing Student ID / SIS when applying for another ‘Career’.
- Information you entered such as name and address will default from your initial application. Select the career for the ‘new’ application - Credit or CEU.
- Providing your Social Security number is highly recommended. If not given, access to many college services will be limited, and tax reporting information will not be available. Your Social Security number is required when applying for financial aid.
How do I apply to more than one community college?
- A new application must be completed for each college you plan to attend. However, you can use your temporary login ID and Password within 30 days and select ‘Returning User’ and ‘APPLY’ rather than ‘Review’.
- Prior application to or attendance at any Virginia Community College means you already have a Student ID. Use your existing Student ID / SIS when applying to another college.
- If you have more than one Student ID and are unsure which one to use, contact the college you plan to attend. Your current or former name must be entered exactly as it was used on previous applications.
- Providing your Social Security number is highly recommended. If not given, access to many college services will be limited, and tax reporting information will not be available. Social Security number is required when applying for financial aid.
What to do if you are unable to submit an application online or if you have received an error message when trying to apply using the online application?
- If you receive a scripting error using the online application, please update your browser or use Internet Explorer.
- Submit a hard copy of the application for admission to any campus Student Services Center for processing. Go to the NOVA home page for the link to print the paper application.
- Contact the Student Services Center on any NOVA campus for assistance.
Your next step after applying as a new student is to attend a New Student Orientation (NSO). At NSO you will be advised, register for classes and obtain other important information such as available student resources, your Student ID and parking permit.