All revisions are effective Fall 2026
Transfer VA Curricular Changes
We kindly remind you to stay up to date with the latest updates regarding the statewide Transfer VA initiative changes to NOVA courses by regularly checking our Academic Affairs site. Our site is the best resource to track these curricular changes and the programs they impact.
New Degrees
Computer Science: Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence, C.S.C.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), C.S.C.
New Course
ESL 67 English Composition Readiness for English Language Learners - Replaces ESL 95
Update to UCGS and Passport list
REL 238 Religions of the West
Revision to Transfer Elective List
The list of Transfer Electives for the General Studies degree has been revised. The following courses have been removed: ENG 217, ENG 262, ITP 170, MUS 147, MUS 237, MUS 243, MUS 248, SOC 212, SPA 205, SPA 206, and SSC 115.
The following courses have been added: ADJ 211, ART 271, BUS 165, BUS 201, ENG 205, ENG 215, and ITE 221.
Next Discontinued Programs Expiring Summer 2026
Reminder: Students in programs that have been discontinued must graduate within 3 years from the term of discontinuance.
| Curriculum Code | Degree Type | Name of Program | Discontinuation Date | Last Date to Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5550 | A.A. | Music | Fall 2023 | Summer 2026 |
| 5590 | A.A.A. | Music | Fall 2023 | Summer 2026 |
| 2650 | Certificate | Professional Writing | Fall 2023 | Summer 2026 |
| 6995 | A.S. | *General Studies: Health Sciences | Fall 2023 | Summer 2026 |
| 8822 | A.S. | Teacher Education | Fall 2023 | Summer 2026 |
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Students in the 6995 Program must be moved to program code 620.
Seven Year Rule for Catalog Years
To fulfill the requirements for graduation, the Catalog used for certifying the student’s completion of their academic program must not be older than seven years from the date of their graduation. Please see below an example for guidance on how to measure when a student catalog year expires.
Catalog Year 2020-2021
Students placed in the following catalog terms in SIS are considered to be placed in the 2020-2021 catalog year: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021
| Catalog Year | Placement |
|---|---|
| Fall 2020-Summer 2021 | 1st Academic Year |
| Fall 2021-Summer 2022 | 2nd Academic Year |
| Fall 2022-Summer 2023 | 3rd Academic Year |
| Fall 2023-Summer 2024 | 4th Academic Year |
| Fall 2024-Summer 2025 | 5th Academic Year |
| Fall 2025-Summer 2026 | 6th Academic Year |
| Fall 2026-Summer 2027 | 7th Academic Year |
Last Term to Graduate is Summer 2027
The table below outlines the ‘Seven Year Rule’ for catalog years, indicating the last date by which students must complete their degree requirements based on the academic year they entered.
| Catalog Year | Last Date to Graduate |
|---|---|
| Fall 2020-Summer 2021 | Summer 2027 |
| Fall 2021-Summer 2022 | Summer 2028 |
| Fall 2022-Summer 2023 | Summer 2029 |
| Fall 2023-Summer 2024 | Summer 2030 |
| Fall 2024-Summer 2025 | Summer 2031 |
| Fall 2025-Summer 2026 | Summer 2032 |
| Fall 2026-Summer 2027 | Summer 2033 |