How to Transfer

Join Us at Any Stage of Your Education

Northern Virginia Community College, also known as NOVA, has talented faculty, affordable in-person, hybrid, or 100% online learning options, and career support at every level. Find out how you can transfer credits in or prepare for a transfer out. We can help you make your education and career goals a reality.

Start Your Bachelor’s at NOVA 

Then Transfer to the College or University of Your Choice

Our Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees are designed to transfer seamlessly to a four-year college or university in preparation for completing a bachelor's degree and beyond.

Note: Applied degree programs (AAA and AAS) are not designed to transfer, although in special cases graduates of applied programs may be able to transfer.

Start Preparing Today

Make a 4-year plan

• Review the   semester-specific steps to ensure a successful transfer
• See if you qualify to receive the   Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program  award
• Learn more about the   Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
• Learn more about the   Georgetown Preferred Consideration Program  for Community Colleges
• Read through our   Frequently Asked Questions  about transferring

Research your transfer choices

• Review the   transfer agreements  NOVA has in place with four-year institutions
• Read about our   transfer opportunities with George Mason University
• Attend a   transfer fair  to meet representatives from your choice schools
• Speak with a   transfer counselor to help you get started
• Transfer   existing course credit  to NOVA
• Apply to NOVA  if you haven't enrolled yet

Additional transfer resources

• Virginia Education Wizard Transfer Resources
• NOVA's Articulation Agreements
• Guaranteed Admission Agreements
• Academic Common Market