1. The Community College Option: NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND ADMISSIONS

2. Overview Quick NOVA facts Academic Programs Benefits of attending NOVA
Steps to getting started at NOVA

3. Quick NOVA Facts
NOVA is the largest public educational institution in Virginia and the second largest community college in the United States
More than 75,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members
Six campuses: Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, MEC (Springfield) and Woodbridge (ELI)
Offer 160 degrees at the associate’s level and certificate programs.

4. Wide Variety of Academic Programs
Degrees Designed for Transfer
Degrees Designed for Employment
Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)
Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)
Associate of Applied Arts Degree (A.A.A.)
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.A.)
Certificate (C.)
Career Studies Certificate (C.S.C).
For full list of all programs of study, please visit

5. AA and AS Transfer Degrees
Some common NOVA transfer Associate’s degrees
Lead to these Bachelor’s Degrees
AA in Liberal Arts
History
English
Philosophy
BA in Psychology
BA in Political Science
Sociology
Foreign Language
Communications/Public Relations
Any UVA College of Arts and Science degree
AS in Social Science
BS in Psychology
Economics
Geography
BS in Political Science
Criminal Justice
AS in Science
Biology
Mathematics
Chemistry
Physics
Geology
Environmental Science
AS in Business
Accounting
Management
Marketing
Business Information Systems
Finance
International Business

6. The Benefits of Starting at NOVA
Location
Affordability
Excellent Student Support
Wide Variety of Programs
No Admission Requirements
Guaranteed Admission Agreements

7. Location Close to home In the D.C. Area
Near your family and social support network
Less dramatic transition from high school to college
You can attend the NOVA location most convenient for you per semester.
In the D.C. Area
A region with rich educational opportunities
Near sources of internships
Many professors do what they teach

8. Affordability
Tuition is less than half of what is charged at public 4-Year colleges. Current tuition rate: $ per credit
If you are eligible for grants, those grants usually cover both in-state tuition & textbooks unlike at many 4-year colleges. (FAFSA!)

9. Excellent Student Support
Free tutoring
Math Lab
Writing Center
Clubs & sports
Leadership opportunities
Honors Program
Smaller campus & class size (40 vs. 200)
First Year Advisors and Faculty Advisors

10. Guaranteed Admissions Agreements
Strengths of GAAs
More than 70 Guaranteed Admissions Agreements
With over 50 different universities
Including colleges as far away as Scotland and as close as George Mason University
Cautions about GAAs
Not every major is covered
Specific requirements that must be met
Students and families must do research as 4-year schools dictate what courses transfer
For full list of agreements visit:

11. Start Strong! – Steps to Getting Started
Apply for Admission to NOVA:
Apply for Financial Aid
Take the Placement Tests
Attend Mandatory student orientation

13. What else do you want to know about NOVA?
Questions and Answers!
What else do you want to know about NOVA?
Whitney Hammond- High School Outreach Coordinator, Manassas Campus,