NOVA Priority: Transfer Program and Affordability
Marymount University welcomes you to join our vibrant community, where you’ll find a supportive environment dedicated to your success. The transfer admissions team is here to streamline your transfer from NOVA, helping you maximize your course selections and academic experience. At Marymount, you’ll Learn with Purpose and take full advantage of our programs, resources, and opportunities as you prepare to excel in your future academic and professional endeavors. Learn more about our Virginia Community College to Marymount University guaranteed admission program, and read on about our NOVA Priority Awards.
NOVA PRIORITY AWARD
(students qualify for one award)
- $2,500 annual scholarship for students who graduate from NOVA with an Associate’s Degree
- $1,500 scholarship for students with 30+ credit hours who did not earn their Associate’s Degree before transferring to Marymount
VIRGINIA TUITION ASSISTANCE GRANT
This grant, awarded by the Commonwealth of Virginia, provides students who live in Virginia and graduated from a Virginia high school an additional $5,000 to attend Marymount. This grant must be applied for through the State Council for Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
Program Pathways from Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) to Marymount University (MU): Catalog Year 2025-26
- NOVA A.A.S. in Interior Design to MU B.A. in Interior Architecture & Design
- NOVA to MU General Transfer Guide
- NOVA to MU B.S. Biology
- NOVA A.S. in Business Administration to MU Business Administration
- NOVA A.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice to MU B.A. in Criminal Justice
- NOVA A.S. in Social Sciences: Political Science Specialization to MU B.A. Political Science and International Relations
- NOVA A.S. in Psychology to MU B.A. in Psychology
Visit our profile on the Transfer Virginia portal to learn more about our agreements with all of Virginia’s community colleges and pathways to completing a degree at Marymount University.
Marymount Rankings and Distinctions
- Designated by the Federal Government as a Hispanic-serving Institution — Virginia’s first and only HSI
- Best National University (U.S. News & World Report)
- #15 for Campus Ethnic Diversity (U.S. News & World Report)
- #3 Most Diverse College in Virginia (Niche.com)
- #6 Best College Locations in Virginia (Niche.com)
- 87% of graduates found their first job within their field of study.
Students from all 50 U.S. states and over 80 countries
- 13:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15 students per class on average
Military Friendly
- Yellow Ribbon program
- GI Bill and Tuition Assistance
Contact us!
Office of Transfer Admissions Marymount
Ryan Myzak – Director of Undergraduate Admissions
- rmyzak@marymount.edu
- 703-284-1500
Erik Alston – Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
Sara Hedayat – Director of International Admissions
Office of Financial Aid
NOVA Site Contact:
- Schedule an appointment with a NOVA transfer counselor/coach. Scroll to the bottom for instructions to make an appointment.
