NOVA drop out rates

[optguy34]

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Hi everyone,

I've been accepted at NOVA which I'm really excited about. The only thing that is freaking me out is that I've heard NOVA is known for kicking people out. Also, I heard that you need to have an 80+% average to graduate. Is this true? and if it is, do many current NOVA students find it difficult to achieve this avg ... how many students drop out each year?

Thanks

 

[vsarge0708]

Hi everyone,

I've been accepted at NOVA which I'm really excited about. The only thing that is freaking me out is that I've heard NOVA is known for kicking people out. Also, I heard that you need to have an 80+% average to graduate. Is this true? and if it is, do many current NOVA students find it difficult to achieve this avg ... how many students drop out each year?

Thanks

You only need a 70 to graduate--but an 80 to stay off of academic probation (if you are on academic probation you cannot attend school related e.c. activities, i.e. svosh, etc.). It's not hard at all to keep an 80+ average. Nova doesn't try to kick people out (doesn't make financial sense anyway), you just have to have a 70+ average in all classes. They are actually very fair with their academic policy. For example: If you fail a class, you are given an "internal retake" at the start of the next semester. This is your chance to prove you know your shtuff--most people for some reason or another, choose not to take it seriously and consequently fail the internal retake. If you are in this situation you have to meet with the academic committee to decide on a plan of action. If you pass the internal retake, you receive a 70r on your transcript, and I think you are allowed 4 70r's before you're s.o.l. Don't worry, it's not hard, just don't screw around.

 

[optguy34]

Thanks a lot! That definitely calms me down a little!

 

[HHQOPTEDU]

Hi everyone,

I've been accepted at NOVA which I'm really excited about. The only thing that is freaking me out is that I've heard NOVA is known for kicking people out. Also, I heard that you need to have an 80+% average to graduate. Is this true? and if it is, do many current NOVA students find it difficult to achieve this avg ... how many students drop out each year?

Thanks

optguy....just wondering, what were your stats applying to nova?.. also, when did you finalize your app and when did nova write back to invite you for an interview?? THANKS!! i appreciate yor time...take care