2026 NOVA Summer Bridge Program Application

NOVA Bridge Program Application
Thank you for your interest in NOVA's summer Bridge Program which focuses on exploring the fields of Engineering Technology, Data Center Operations, Information Technology, and Computer Science. This program provides students an opportunity to explore these areas through hands-on activities and industry site visits throughout the summer. Students will be introduced to NOVA's campuses, offices (e.g. student services, financial aid, etc.), and career pathways.

- Participation in the Bridge Program is free.

- Only current high school juniors and seniors may apply

Application deadline is Sunday March 22nd at 11:59pm EST. Students who are selected to participate in the program will be notified by April 3rd. Students will then select their session dates and provide additional personal information necessary for participation in the program.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Sessions will be held at the various NOVA campuses throughout the summer. Students can choose any campus for any activity based on their schedule and career interests. Most sessions will run from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

NOVA will provide bus transportation for the site visits. Students will be required to bring their own lunch.

Orientation Session: One-day session to explore NOVA degree pathways, financial aid, campus life, and program requirements. Includes campus tour and student panel discussion.
June 22 - July 1

Activity Sessions: Sessions focused on hands-on activities around engineering, engineering technology, information technology, and computer science. Example activities include cybersecurity labs, computer assembly, and pneumatic simulators.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from July 6 - August 6

Industry and Partner Site Visits: Half to full-day tours of academic partners and industries connected to NOVA's degree pathways. Partners include George Mason University engineering and computer science labs, Microsoft, Micron Technology, and local data centers.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from July 6 - August 6

Close-out Review Session: One-day final wrap-up session with a review of NOVA pathways, IET faculty presentations and panel, and discussion on next steps for students.
Week of August 11 at Annandale campus

Students wanting to know more are invited to attend an information session on either February 17th or March 2nd. Students can register to attend by clicking HERE. Session will be recorded for those unable to attend.

Have Questions? Please contact Natasha Schuh-Nuhfer at nschuhnuhfer@nvcc.edu.

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