Northern Virginia Community College-George Mason U. Agreement Model for Other Schools
Under prodding from the General Assembly that goes back years, Virginia’s four-year institutions are finally developing an easier path from community college to a bachelor’s degree. Unfortunately for students, it is spreading slowly. Unfortunately for anybody obstructing the process, there is one place where the full potential is being realized and proving the concept.
The dual enrollment and transfer relationship between Northern Virginia Community College and George Mason University is so seamless the community college students have GMU identification cards and access to GMU recreational facilities. The Nova Advance program works for 20 degrees with a goal of expanding to 50 possible degrees. Community college students have access to advising and other forms of support from the start.
