When should I consult a consultant to prepare the transfer? Ideally, you should see an advisor during the first semester. It is very important that you choose the right general education courses that a four-year college or university needs. Even if you get a transferable degree from NOVA, it can take more than four years to earn a bachelor`s degree unless you carefully plan your course selection. Especially for highly selective or unique bachelor`s degree programs, students should follow the guidance of the four-year institution to ensure that selected courses are transferred. How can I find out about transfer information events or campus tours organized by a college or university I am interested in? Visit the admissions website and in particular the transfer link of the school you are interested in. This will take you to the latest dates and times for these events. For example, the University of Virginia has a website called “Plan Your Visit” that supports you. What transfer resources are available to me at NOVA? Consultants from each NOVA campus and the Extended Learning Institute are available to help you plan your transfer. Consultants can also help you choose the NOVA program that is best designed to prepare you for the college transfer and major of your choice. A transfer fair is held on each campus each year in the fall semester. Admissions representatives from Virginia`s leading four-year colleges and universities and many out-of-state schools visit them to discuss their institutions with interested students. The program gives you the opportunity to save thousands of tuition fees.

We recommend that you meet with a transfer consultant at your NOVA campus to help you follow the process. It`s never too early to start planning a smooth transfer. The longer you wait to make a decision, the more likely you are to delay graduation. Non-traditional transfer pathways A non-traditional bachelor`s degree pathway is designed to accommodate students with less traditional backgrounds, including students who have completed an Applied Associate (e.B.A.A.S.) program or bachelor`s degree programs for adult learners. See non-traditional transfer routes here. NOVA has a GAA (Guaranteed Admission Agreement) program that is available to all our students who complete their studies at NOVA University and meet the requirements of the college or university agreement. The program gives you the opportunity to save thousands of tuition fees. It is recommended that you meet with a transfer advisor at your NOVA campus to help you follow the process. What happens if I`m almost done with another type of degree? The Associate Degree in Applied Arts (AAA), while designed to prepare students for employment, also translates reasonably well in some higher education institutions. Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree programs are designed to prepare students for employment. You`ll likely lose credits if you upgrade to a traditional university macrocalaureate degree.

NOVA has entered into transfer agreements with certain institutions for certain programs applied. For advice on your options, contact a NOVA. What happens if I haven`t chosen a major yet? The sooner you decide what you want to study for your high school diploma, the sooner you can start with the courses that best prepare you for the transfer and minimize the loss of credit on the transfer. If you`re pretty sure you want to get a Bachelor of Arts, consider enrolling in NOVA`s A.A. Liberal Arts program. If you prefer a very general transfer-oriented degree program with even more flexibility and no foreign language requirements, you should consider the A.S. General Study Program. Can a NOVA consultant tell me which courses are transferred to an extra-public school? A NOVA consultant can help you find the transfer information website for non-public schools. The college the student wishes to transfer determines the courses they accept, the number of credits granted, and the type of credit granted (general education, major requirements, or elective credits). NOVA counsellors may suggest courses that are generally transferable to most schools, but since each college sets its own guidelines for accepting credits upon transfer, guarantees can only be given by the host institution.

By clicking on the name of an institution below, you go directly to the transfer information website. By clicking on a contract link, you can read the entire guaranteed admission contract. Links to the property`s transfer guide are included, if available. Transfer agreements and guides are. PDF files; You must have Acrobat Reader to view them. Learn about upcoming transfer events and how to connect directly with four-year-old college or university representatives. How many more years do I have to attend university after leaving NOVA to complete my bachelor`s degree? Many factors influence school years. If you are admitted as a junior in your major and are attending full-time, you should have completed in about two years. Since some students transfer with less than 60 credits, attend school part-time, or change majors, graduation may take longer. How do I know which classes are transferred? Talk to a NOVA advisor and read the transfer guides on the university`s website to help you choose transferable courses. Community colleges offer programs leading to a number of purposes – to prepare students to enter the workforce immediately, develop skills for career advancement or personal growth, and prepare students to continue their studies at four-year colleges and universities.

Generally, courses taken as part of an “academic-parallel” transfer program are accepted at all high-level public institutions in Virginia. Courses in professional/technical fields may not meet the requirements for the transition to a bachelor`s degree. Most public schools in Virginia and many private schools in Virginia have published their guides on the Internet. Check out the Transfer Guide links on our website. The Liberal Arts and Science (LAS) degree program is the easiest to transfer. LAS represents the general formation of a university degree; Your major represents your area of specialization, which is either academic or career/education focused. Many colleges prefer that you take their main courses with them. When you graduate from LAS at NVCC, you have the time and flexibility to choose a major. Recent Initiatives by the Connecticut Board of Regents (BOR) for higher education have focused on creating a seamless transfer process for CT Community College graduates to pursue their education at the four state universities (CCSU, SCSU, WCSU, ECSU) and Charter Oak State College. Successful completion of such a Transfer Associate degree provides the student with guaranteed admission and junior status to the host university or Charter Oak State College without a “course-by-course” transfer.

Virginia Education Wizard – Transfer The Virginia Community College System`s interactive assistant can help you transition to a four-year college. Articulation agreements are partnerships between institutions that can help transfer the courses you take at NOVA to a college or university. What do I need to know if I intend to change without getting an AA or A.S.? While students can maximize the number of credits transferred by completing a college transfer associate degree, some students opt for a transfer before completing a program of study. Be sure to read the transfer policy for the schools you want to attend. Many schools require high school diplomas and/or SAT/ACT scores if you have less than 30 transferable credits at the time of application. You need to determine if your performance in these areas meets the requirements of a school. JMU has secured admission agreements with all Virginia Community Colleges and Richard Bland College. The purpose of these agreements is to facilitate the transfer process to JMU and promote close alignment of Virginia Community College and JMU`s college courses, programs, and degrees. We currently have signed agreements with the following colleges: At NVCC you can create your own path to a four-year degree and we are here to help! Watch our transfer video to get started. If you`d like to move from NVCC to another college or university, we`ll help: Get information about the transfer through one-on-one counseling (email us to make an appointment) Consider one of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities TransferTickets Consider the Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP) and the Dual Admissions Program (DAP). . .

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