how to take a nova course for george mason

Why transfer to George Mason University from Nova?

ADVANCE is a new partnership between NOVA and George Mason that prepares students to complete a bachelor's degree efficiently, and at minimal cost. The program features: Cost savings from starting at NOVA. Specialized curriculum to streamline transfer credits. Success coaches at both institutions.

Can you take classes at Mason and Nova together?

Minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average for students with college credit. Enrolled in NOVA associate degree curricular program. Have earned no more than 30 college credits before the semester that you plan to start ADVANCE. The 30-credit limit does not include AP, IB, CLEP, or any other earned credit by exam.

How do I contact George Mason University advance?

Mason Transfer Guides. In alphabetical order, these advising sheets show the recommended program of study for students planning to obtain a transfer-oriented Associate degree and transfer to George Mason University in a specific major. Not all Mason majors are available in the advising sheets. To see the list of all majors, go to Academic Programs.

What is advance at Nova?

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and George Mason University created the ADVANCE program to streamline your journey toward a bachelor's degree. Approximately 3,000 NOVA students transfer to Mason each year. ADVANCE aims to help even more students by providing the support they need to earn a bachelor's degree within four years.

Do NOVA classes transfer to Mason?

Each year, thousands of students successfully transfer from NOVA to George Mason University. NOVA works closely with Mason to offer students a seamless transfer process.

Do NOVA credits transfer to GMU?

Specialized, aligned curriculum from NOVA to Mason ensures all credits transfer toward your selected degree program.

Can you get a degree at NOVA?

NOVA is a great place to get a degree, earn credits and transfer them to a four-year institution, enhance your career or learn something new.

How many credits do you need to transfer to George Mason from NOVA?

prior accumulation of at least 12 semester hours of transferable college credit; a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or greater in previous higher education coursework, the applicant must not have a current suspension from another institution.

Does George Mason accept CLEP credits?

Mason will accept the “Information Systems” test offered by the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) with a credit-accepting score of 75%, i.e., 60/80. You can find a list of all Mason-approved CLEP Exams, or you can view general information about CLEP exams.

Does George Mason accept IB credit?

George Mason University is an authorized partner with the International Baccalaureate to offer graduate programs that lead to the International Baccalaureate's "IB certificate in teaching and learning" and the "IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research." Wherever you are in your IB teaching journey, we ...

How long is a semester at NOVA?

Full 15-Week Semester Spring full semester classes begin. Last day to Add/Drop full semester classes with a 100% refund. (Classes ending on/before May 16, 2022.)

How much is NVCC tuition?

In-state tuition 5,610 USD, Out-of-state tuition 11,693 USD (2019 – 20)Northern Virginia Community College - Annandale Campus / Undergraduate tuition and fees

Is Nova University a good school?

Nova Southeastern University has built an excellent reputation for producing confident, capable, caring professionals in our relatively short existence. In fact, NSU was recently ranked 51st in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings, making us the highest new entry out of 308 international universities.

What GPA do you need to get into George Mason?

With a GPA of 3.65, George Mason University requires you to be above average in your high school class. You'll need at least a mix of A's and B's, with more A's than B's. You can compensate for a lower GPA with harder classes, like AP or IB classes.

How long does it take to get a decision from George Mason?

You will be notified by email when your application is considered complete and goes on to the next step of review by our faculty. Most master's programs make decisions on a rolling basis and notify applicants in four to six weeks. Most doctorate programs review applicants and release decisions at one time.

Does George Mason require transcripts?

No, we do not require official transcripts to apply. You may upload scanned, unofficial copies of your transcripts as part of your online application process. If you are admitted and enroll then we will request your official transcripts.

What is ADVANCE?

ADVANCE is an exciting partnership between Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and George Mason University (Mason) that gives NOVA students targeted, personalized support to complete their bachelor's degrees in a timely manner and save money.

Benefits of Advance

Major Cost Savings! Completing your associates degree at NOVA before transferring to Mason will save you tuition costs.

Success Coaches to Assist

ADVANCE is paving the way for students to easily transition from NOVA to George Mason. ADVANCE pathways and success coaches provide you with a clear cut pathway to success.

Who Should Consider ADVANCE?

ADVANCE is available to NOVA students in good academic standing who meet these enrollment requirements:

Deadlines

ADVANCE Operations was informed that the Spring 2022 ADVANCE Declaration will reopen on September 22, 2021. The following dates will assist you in planning to submit your ADVANCE declaration:

ADVANCE Program Pathways for 2021-2022

Use the search tool below to find the ADVANCE program pathway for your degree of interest. The pathways have been sorted into categories to make them easier to find. If you are unsure of the category for your degree, see the list of all available pathways or access a printable version.