Academic Planning

What activities are involved in academic planning?

• Meet with an academic advisor

• Talk to your friends about courses they've taken

• Register for classes that sound interesting

• Research requirements of transfer institution

How many credits are typically required to complete an associate degree?

• 60

• 45

• 90

• 30

What is the difference between a transferable course and a non-transferable course?

• Transferable courses can be applied towards a degree at another institution, while non-transferable courses cannot be applied towards a degree at another institution.

• Transferable courses are more expensive than non-transferable courses

• Transferable courses are only for high school students, while non-transferable courses are for college students

• Transferable courses are only available online, while non-transferable courses are only available in person

Is your academic plan in alignment with your career goal(s)?

• I know I've selected the correct plan based on my career goal.

• I think I've selected the correct academic plan based on my career goal but I'm not 100% sure.

• I'm not sure what my career goal is yet, so I'm not sure about my academic plan.

• I'm not sure about my career goal yet, but I'm going to work with an advisor to be strategic with how I move forward until I do know.

What is the benefit of completing general education requirements at a community college before transferring to a four-year university?

• It will increase the overall tuition costs

• It will make the transition to a four-year university more difficult

• It will not provide any financial benefit

• The benefit is that it can save money on tuition costs and provide a smoother transition to a four-year university.

What is Advance?

• A shortcut to completing your degree at NOVA

• A tutoring service

• A transfer partnership with George Mason

• A program for high school students who want to come to NOVA

What resources will you access to ensure you choose the right academic plan and courses?

• College Catalog

• Transfer Resources

• Academic and Virtual Advising

• Your mom's friend whose children also went to NOVA and transferred

• Career Counseling