Health Sciences and Nursing Online Application

Health Sciences and Nursing Online Application

Are you ready to apply?

  • Have you completed all program requirements by the deadline?
  • Have you requested evaluation of all applicable non-NOVA transcripts and
    verified the transfer credit is posted to your account?
  • Has the application period opened?
  • Do you know your myNOVA login? (Find your myNOVA login)
  • Do you have the required documents to attach to your application? (See Attachments Chart below)
  • If attaching TEAS scores, are they in the correct format? (See TEAS Info)
  • Do you have the Information Session Code for the application? 

Submit Application

Attachments Chart

Some programs require additional documents. Use the Attach This File button on the Health Sciences & Nursing application to attach documents.

Important Note regarding Attachments: All additional required documents must be attached to your application to apply. If you do not attach the required documents for your program, your application will go into an Incomplete Requirements queue. You will be notified that your application is incomplete. A link to your application and a deadline will be provided for you to go back and attach the required documents to move your application forward. Do not assume that these documents are already on file with the college even if they have previously been submitted. Applications that have not been corrected by the deadline will not move forward.

Some programs may require submission of proof of graduation from high school such as  high school transcripts, diploma or GED, see chart below.


Program Application Attachments
Clinical Data Coding

Must attach high school transcript or diploma showing date of high school graduation or copy of GED; only submit the online HSN Application

Note: International high school transcripts or diplomas must first be evaluated by an international evaluation agency such as IERF.org to determine United States high school equivalency.

Dental Assisting

Must attach high school transcript or diploma showing date of high school graduation or copy of GED

Note: International high school transcripts or diplomas must first be evaluated by an international evaluation agency such as IERF.org to determine United States high school equivalency.

Dental Hygiene
  • Must attach a copy of TEAS Test scores
  • Attach Chair-side Assisting Clinical Work Experience Form (if applicable)
  • Attach Dental Assisting Training Program Certificates (if applicable)
  • Attach Certified Dental Assistant Credential (DANB Certification - if applicable)
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Must attach a copy of TEAS Test scores
Emergency Medical Services No required attachments; only submit the online HSN Application
Health Information Management No required attachments; only submit the online HSN Application
Medical Laboratory Assisting

Must attach high school transcript or diploma showing date of high school graduation or copy of GED

Note: International high school transcripts or diplomas must first be evaluated by an international evaluation agency such as IERF.org to determine United States high school equivalency.

Medical Laboratory Technology No required attachments; only submit the online HSN Application
Nursing
  • Must attach a copy of TEAS Test Scores
  • Must attach high school transcript showing completion of HS Algebra, HS biology, and HS chemistry with a C or better grade
  • Must attach high school transcript or diploma showing date of high school graduation or copy of GED

Note: International high school transcripts or diplomas must first be evaluated by an international evaluation agency such as IERF.org to determine United States high school equivalency.

Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Must attach OTA Program Observation Form
  • Attach OTA Program Work Experience Form (if applicable)
Phlebotomy

Must attach high school transcript or diploma showing date of high school graduation or copy of GED

Note: International high school transcripts or diplomas must first be evaluated by an international evaluation agency such as IERF.org to determine United States high school equivalency.

Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Must attach a copy of TEAS scores, including the score for the Anatomy and Physiology science section
  • Must attach Clinic Observation Form
Radiation Oncology ROC applications with all attachments must be mailed directly to Virginia Western Community College.
Radiography Must attach a copy of TEAS Test scores
Respiratory Therapy No required attachments; only submit the online HSN Application

Help

  • Check your email for notification regarding your status
  • EMS Applicants: allow up to 10 business days
  • All other applicants: allow up to 8 weeks after the deadline

  • Contact the IT Help Desk for password resets or assistance with myNOVA login issues
    • Note that it may take up to 48 hours after applying to the college for your student ID number to become active to submit a Health Sciences & Nursing Application.
  • Forgot an attachment? Click on the green "View Application" link at the bottom of your confirmation email to add a missing attachment.
  • For technical problems with the application, send an email to applymec@nvcc.edu. Include your name, student ID number, program, description of the problem or a screenshot so the issue can be tracked and investigated.

Please do not submit requests to ask about your application status to ApplyMEC. This slows down application processing for all programs. You may use the Student Comments field on the application if you need to communicate important information about your application. All applicants will receive a notification when the application has been processed.

  • Missing required course(s)
  • Not having the minimum grade required
  • Not having the minimum cumulative GPA required
  • Request for transfer credit evaluation not submitted in time
  • Missing required attachments to online HSN Application
  • Science courses are too old