Marymount University Transfer Credits from NOVA

I'm currently at Northern Virginia Community College and considering a transfer to Marymount University. Does anyone know how credit transfer works between these two schools? I want to ensure my credits are maximized in the process.

Great question! The transfer process from any community college would typically involve the process of credit articulation, which is when your community college and the baccalaureate (four-year) institution negotiate what credits will transfer over. In your case, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and Marymount University have a Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA).

This is a joint agreement that provides a pathway for students to follow from their start at NOVA to their completion at Marymount, and the agreement typically eases credit transfers. GAA students will graduate from NOVA with an associate degree and then transfer to Marymount.

While most credits should transfer smoothly, there may be some requirements that you need to fulfil based on your desired major at Marymount. Therefore, it is advised to set up an advising appointment to openly discuss your academic plan.

Something else you can do is utilize online tools designed specifically for this purpose. Some universities provide articulation agreement tools or transfer credit databases on their website where you can check which of your NOVA classes will transfer over to Marymount, and what they will count as.

It's also always beneficial to keep a close relationship with both your community college and prospective university advisors throughout this process. They will be up-to-date about any upcoming changes or requirements that could affect how your credits transfer in the process.