Career Center / Pathway to the Baccalaureate

Are You a Senior...

thinking about college, but confused by the process?
planning to complete a bachelor's degree?
thinking about starting at NOVA and then transferring to George Mason (GMU) or another 4-yr university?

Pathway to the Baccalaureate could be a Great Idea for you!

Pathways Benefits in High School:

Individual Meetings with Pathway counselors on college transition issues, including choosing a major and a career.
Workshops on the application process and preparation for placement tests
Assistance applying for and processing financial aid, scholarships, and NOVA payment plan
Early placement testing and priority course registration for your first semester at NOVA
Pathway activities/events at NOVA and George Mason University

Pathway Benefits at NOVA:

Continued academic and career counseling by a Pathway counselor
Guaranteed admission to GMU for participants who satisfy Pathway Program GAA requirements
Special Pathway Sections of your College Success Skills classes
The opportunity in your second year to enroll in classes at GMU
Regular academic and social activities and early access to activities and athletic events at GMU

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Rising or current seniors at a participating public high school who:

** No minimum GPA required to apply! Students currently participating in other college access programs are strongly encouraged to apply!

For more information, please visit the Pathway website at www.nvcc.edu/pathway. For an application, see Mrs. Jacobson in the Career Center.

For some background information relating to this program visit the link below:
How One Community College is Helping Unprepared Students Succeed

Last Modified on October 7, 2011