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Life can take you anywhere.

So can our fully online courses, certificates and degrees.

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Life can take you anywhere.

So can our fully online courses, certificates and degrees.

NOVA Online meets you where you’re @ and takes you where you want to be.

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@ Your next big move.

Whether you’re starting a new career, skilling up or squeezing college into your busy schedule, there’s a path for you @ NOVA Online.

Choose from more than 30 online programs that prepare you for today’s most in-demand career fields — from AI and information technology to business, cloud computing and beyond.

@ Any time, place and pace.

We get that going back to college can be a challenge.

At NOVA Online, we’ve made it possible to balance your education with everything else. We’ll even help you earn credit for prior learning or transfer your existing credits, so you can start college no matter where you’re at on your journey.

  • Flexible course options
  • Multiple start dates
  • 4- to 15-week course lengths
  • 24/7 tutoring and library services

@ The cutting edge of online learning.

At NOVA Online, learning online is more than watching lectures on a screen.

It’s coursework designed with your career success in mind. It’s a nationally recognized virtual campus where you’ll find 24/7 learning resources, connect with your professors and peers and get support beyond the classroom. It’s a learning experience that uses AI, gamification and other tools to personalize each lesson to your needs. And it’s a real-life team of faculty and staff at your side from day one.

@ An affordable price.

We believe college should be possible for anyone at any stage in life.

That’s why NOVA offers tuition at a fraction of the price of four-year schools, saving nearly 60% on the cost of your degree. Our payment plan makes affording your tuition easier, with a smaller down payment and smaller monthly or bimonthly payments.

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