Register for Dual Enrolled course(s)

Application Process

STEP 1: Apply to Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)

Go to www.nvcc.edu/apply.
Click on “Apply Now” then “Create an Account”.
You will be assigned an EMPLID, myNOVA username and temporary password. Make note of this information and keep it handy.
If you have already applied to NOVA or are a returning DE student, you do not need to re-apply, but you will need your NOVA EMPLID (7-digit student ID #) for Step 3.

FOLLOW STEP by STEP INSTRUCTIONS for NOVA APPLICATION

High school students taking a course on a NOVA campus or online are required to pay NOVA’s Tuition & Fees enrollment rates. In order for high school students to take courses at NOVA (on campus or online) they must follow NOVA’s Dual Enrollment Student Procedures.

Taking a course for college credit only

Students taking courses for college credit only and must indicate this on the Dual Enrollment Recommendation: Individual High School Students form. These courses will not appear on high school transcript and students will be responsible for providing a NOVA transcript directly to universities and college when applying.

Requesting both college and high school credit

Courses aligned with APS curriculum may qualify for high school credit with prior approval from the Office of Secondary Education. Please note no quality point is awarded for transfer credits. Refer to APS Program of Studies for specific information and course alignment, Dual Enrolled Course Offerings (pages 131-132) and NOVA General Studies Certificate (page 133) for specific information. When enrolling at NOVA make sure to complete Dual Enrollment Recommendation: Individual High School Students form and check the enrollment option both high school and college credit, this form requires counselor signature. Once course is completed a NOVA transcript must be submitted to the office of Secondary Education in order to be awarded high school credit.

VCCS policy allows colleges to consider exceptional freshman and sophomore students who demonstrate readiness for college-level coursework through the colleges’ established institutional policies. Each underclass student will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Your high school counselor will provide your current transcript, however, you may upload additional documentation for enrollment purposes such as any test scores, a letter of recommendation from a teacher, or a personal statement to support your application.

STEP 2: Create your nvcc.dualenroll.com student account

Go to nvcc.dualenroll.com
Select “Create My Account” under new students.
Select your high school. Create a login and password. Enter your name, date of birth, and contact information. You must use your personal email address to receive a verification code and activate your account. You may also enter your phone number to receive a verification code to activate your account.
Verify your account from your email or text message.
Complete account setup and enter your 7-digit NOVA EMPLID (please do not use your high school ID number).
Check the box to agree to terms and conditions.
Enter your parent/legal guardian name and contact information. Select a preferred communication method (email or text).
Select your high school counselor and enter your high school student ID number.
Click on ‘Finish’ to complete your account set up.

STEP 3: Register for your dual enrollment courses through your account

Click on a course name and select ‘Register’ to request the course. Select each course that you wish to take for dual enrollment. APS DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSE OFFERINGS (scroll to page 137-138 title DE Course Offerings)
Check your email and/or text messages daily for important updates on your registration status.
Log into your nvcc.dualenroll.com account to check your status or update your account at any time.

Placement Tests

All students must demonstrate college readiness in order to take a Dual Enrollment Course. Students may meet this requirement though qualifying PSAT, SAT, ACT, SOL or AP results and GPA. Please follow Dual Enrollment Placement Policy Students will be required to take the Virginia Placement Test (English and/or Math) if they do not meet the exemptions. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the FREE online practice tests.

If you need academic accommodations for a placement test at NOVA, please discuss with your counselor and/or transition coordinator at your school. Also visit NOVA’s Disabilities Services website and follow the instructions for requesting accommodations prior to taking your placement test. Please note, it may take up to three weeks or longer to respond to some accommodation requests during peak registration times.

Troubleshooting Tips

My application to NOVA didn’t go through, shows error message:

It is best to use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for the application. If the application continues to not load or the application cannot be viewed using the browser, close the application. Go to the browser’s settings and clear all caches and cookies. Close the browser and open up a fresh browser. Allow the browser to take some time to upload all information. It may take up a few minutes. Preferably complete application on laptop rather than on phone.

If issue persists contact the Office of Dual Enrollment at dualenrollment@nvcc.edu and provide a detailed summary of the inquiry. Provided the applicant’s full and legal name, DOB, district and high school name.

I already applied to NOVA, I don’t know my NOVA ID (EMPLID):

Retrieve your NOVA ID by clicking Forgot Password here to reset your NOVA account and view your ID# https://www.nvcc.edu/academic-tools/index.html

Do I have to provide my parent’s email/phone number:

A parent/legal guardian consent is required to allow students to register for dual enrollment courses. Parents/legal guardians must check their email account or text message to acknowledge their consent.

I am taking a course at my home school and at career center how do I register for both:

Select your home high school and select your courses using the drop down menu. All courses available will show up under student account whether course is offered at home school or the Arlington Career Center.

My course doesn’t show up on the pull down menu:

If a course is not listed in the drop down menu it may not be offered in APS any longer, remember DE courses are contingent on teacher availability. Courses may also have a different name at NOVA than at your home school. Please refer to the Program of Studies for current offerings and name comparisons.

I have completed both my NOVA application and my dualenroll.com registration, what happens next:

NOVA will cross check students documents along with eligibility requirements for each course. Students will receive an email if they are not eligible for the course or if additional documentation if required to prove eligibility. Students will be enrolled in course closer to course start date in September.