Admissions
Office of Admissions
The Office of Admissions provides
information regarding admission
requirements, the admissions process,
residency requirements, privacy rights of
students, and classification of students.
Offices are located at all four Valencia
campuses: East, Osceola, West, and
Winter Park.
Admission Process
Before your first registration, you must
submit in person or by mail to the
Admissions Office a completed
Application for Admission, the
nonrefundable application fee, transcripts,
and any other records for admissions
consideration. The information should be
in the Admissions Office before the credit
application deadline listed in the College
Calendar in this catalog. If Valencia
Community College does not receive
official copies of the appropriate
transcript( s), you might not receive
financial aid.
You must ask your high school or previously-attended college( s) to forward an official transcript of your records directly to the Valencia Community College Admissions Office. Your entrance status is based upon this evidence. You are urged to do this as early as possible to assure complete records and accurate advisement. This information MUST be received by the Admissions Office before you can be admitted to Valencia as a regular status student.
A high school transcript is not required for college transfer students unless you are pursuing an Associate in Arts (A. A.) Degree and want to verify that you earned two credits in one foreign language in high school.
Residency Information
a. Florida Resident.
You are classified as
a bona fide resident of Florida and not
required to pay out-of-state tuition when
you have completed the Valencia
Community College Application for
Admission form and have signed the
appropriate residency statement. You are
classified as a bona fide Florida resident,
for purposes of admission and finance at
Valencia, if you are a citizen of the United
States of America, a permanent resident
alien, or a legal alien granted indefinite
stay, and have resided and have had
habitation, domicile, home and
permanent abode in the state of Florida
for at least 12 consecutive months
immediately prior to the start of classes
for the session in which you plan to
enroll. You also may be considered a
Florida resident for tuition purposes if
you submit the appropriate
documentation and you meet the
requirements as outlined in the
Admissions Appendix at the back of this
catalog.
All documentation for residency must be submitted prior to the beginning of classes for the term for which Florida residency is being sought.
b. Non-Florida Resident.
If you do not
qualify as a Florida resident, you do not
complete the residency affidavit
information on your application for
admission and you will be charged the
out-of-state tuition. You must sign the
non-Florida resident statement at the
bottom of the last page of the application.
College fees and tuition assessments are
based on your legal residence or that of
your parent or legal guardian if you are
under 18 years of age or are their legal
dependent.
c. Change of Residence.
The burden of
proof rests with you, the student, to
establish Florida residence. The law
provides that you can change your place
of residence from another state to Florida
only by actually and physically coming
into the state and establishing residence
with the intention of becoming a
permanent resident. Furthermore, any
period of time in which a student resides
in the state primarily for education
purposes shall not be counted toward
residency status. Ownership of real
property without actual residence is not
enough.
The domicile or legal residence of a wife is that of the husband or the domicile or legal residence of the husband is that of the wife as determined by the couple and duly expressed in writing. The legal residence of a minor is that of the parent or legal guardian. As a non-Florida resident, you may apply in writing for reclassification prior to any subsequent registration; however, you are required to provide two types of verification showing you have resided in Florida for the previous 12 consecutive months for the purpose of making this state your place of permanent residence. Residence in Florida must be for the purpose of establishing a permanent home and not merely incidental to enrollment at an institution of higher education. Documents that you may use to verify your residence may include a valid Florida driver license, a current voter's registration card, a Declaration of Domicile, and a valid Florida vehicle registration. All of the documents must have been issued at least 12 months prior to the beginning of the term for which you want to be reclassified. If you are an alien, you must present United States immigration and naturalization certification that you are a resident alien. Classification as a Florida resident will then be recorded if your application is supported by satisfactory evidence. You are encouraged to complete the above process well in advance of your registration. If the request for reclassification and the necessary documentation are not received by the Registrar's Office prior to the last day of registration for the term in which you intend to be reclassified, you will not be reclassified for that term.
d. Fraud.
You may be denied college
credits for work done at Valencia if it is
determined you have made false or
fraudulent statements concerning your
legal residence or your intentions as to
legal residence in connection with, or
supplemental to, your application for
admission.
Campus of Record
You may attend classes at the East
Campus (Econlockhatchee Trail), Osceola
Campus (Denn John Lane), West Campus
(Kirkman Road) or Winter Park Campus
(Morse Boulevard) or at all of these
locations, but you must declare your
"home" campus by stating on your
Application for Admission form where
you want your records kept by
designating either the East or West
campus. You can receive advising/
counseling, utilize student services, and
transact your business at any campus.
If you wish your records transferred from
the East to the West Campus or vice versa,
you must complete a Change of Campus
form in the Records Office of your
"home" campus. It is your responsibility
to notify the Records Office of any change
in your status, address, etc. You have a
right to view your records.
Admission Requirements
You may be admitted to Valencia
Community College as a student upon the
College's receiving your official high
school or General Educational
Development (G. E. D.) transcript and,
when appropriate, a college transcript if
you satisfy any of the following criteria:
1. You have a standard diploma from a high school accredited by the Florida State Department of Education or a standard diploma from a regionally-accredited high school. Additionally for admission to the Associate in Arts (A. A.) Degree program, if you were graduated from high school after August 1, 1987, you will be required to have completed successfully a minimum of four years of English and three years each of mathematics, social studies, and science in grades 9 through 12. If you earned a standard high school diploma after August 1, 1987 and lack the minimum number of credits in English, mathematics, social studies, and science, you will be admitted as a non-degree-seeking Provisional Student and your enrollment will be restricted to college preparatory courses and/ or selected technical courses. You will remain so classified until you provide a high school equivalency diploma after completing the G. E. D. Test through a state department of education.
2. If you have a Certificate of Completion from a Florida high school, you will be admitted as a non-degree- seeking Provisional Student, and your enrollment will be limited to college preparatory courses and/ or selected technical courses. You will remain classified as a non-degree-seeking Provisional Student until you provide a high school equivalency diploma after completing the G. E. D. Test through a state department of education.
3. You have a home school diploma and provide the Admissions Office with the official Home School Verification Affidavit.
4. You are at least 18 years of age and, after completing the G. E. D. test through a state department of education, have been issued a high school equivalency diploma.
5. You are under 18 years of age and, after completing the G. E. D. test through a state department of education, have been issued a high school equivalency diploma.
6. You are at least 18 years of age, legally out of high school, and without a standard high school diploma. You will be admitted as a non-degree-seeking Provisional Student and your enrollment will be limited to college-preparatory courses and/ or selected technical courses. You will remain classified as a non-degree seeking Provisional Student until you provide a high school equivalency diploma after completing the G. E. D. Test through a state department of education.
7. You registered previously at another college or university, regardless of the length of attendance or credit earned. You must be eligible to return to the last college attended. You must request that each college or university you previously attended send an official transcript of your record directly to Valencia's Admissions Office for evaluation prior to your being advised and registered. Once all official college/ university transcripts are received from your previous institutions, every effort will be made by Valencia to evaluate your transcripts promptly.
You must answer all items on the appropriate application form completely and accurately regarding all former enrollments if you expect to receive credit and/ or graduate from Valencia. FAILURE TO FURNISH COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION AND LOSS OF ALL CREDITS EARNED AT VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
a. Your credits will be accepted toward course requirements at Valencia Community College if earned at colleges or universities accredited by one of the six regional accrediting associations (for example, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). The course work at the other institution( s) must be on a level normally included within the first two years of college and a grade of D or better was earned except for college-preparatory and Gordon Rule courses which require a grade of C or better.
Credits earned at institutions not regionally accredited may be accepted by Valencia Community College if, after review by the appropriate Valencia instructional department( s), the course content, competencies, level of instruction, and faculty credentials are determined to be equivalent to courses offered by Valencia.
b. If you are on academic suspension from another college or university, you are eligible for enrollment and may be required to provide a written recommendation from your transfer institution.
c. If you are on disciplinary suspension from another institution, you must secure approval of the Valencia Committee of Student Appeals to be eligible for admission.
d. If you have transfer quality-point deficiencies, they will be included in the computation of GPA requirements for graduation.
e. To validate transfer credits earned more than 10 years before enrolling at Valencia, you must earn a C grade point average or higher in the first 12 semester-hours credit you earn at Valencia.
8. You (a transient student) seek a degree from another institution and desire to take a course at Valencia for transfer credit. Although you are not required to submit a transcript of your other college records in order to attend Valencia, you must have written permission (Transient Student Form) from your "home" college or university and complete the Valencia Community College Application for
Admission form. You must also submit a Transient Student Form for each term you enroll as a transient student at Valencia. If you want to take a course that has a prerequisite( s), you must furnish a transcript or grade report which shows you have successfully completed the prerequisite( s).
9. You desire to enroll at Valencia for personal enrichment, job improvement, teacher recertification or a certificate program. You would be classified as neither freshman nor sophomore and Valencia transcripts will indicate your special status.
a. You cannot be admitted prior to your 18th birthday if you are not a high school graduate, unless you have (1) completed an Early Enrollment/ Dual Enrollment form, or (2) taken the G. E. D. Test through a state department of education and have been issued a high school equivalency diploma, or (3) received a certificate of completion.
b. If you attended another college or university, you must sign the statement on the Application for Admission certifying that you are eligible to return to the last institution attended and that you are not now under any suspension.
c. You may change your status upon written request in the Registrar's Office when all admission requirements have been met.
10. If you are enrolling in courses to use the credits for teacher recertification, you will not receive credit for courses in which you previously have earned grades of A, B or C.
11. Dual enrollment is the opportunity for qualified high school students to enroll in Valencia courses while concurrently enrolled in high school. Eligibility for dual enrollment is determined by the requirements of the specific school board and Valencia Community College based upon test scores, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 unweighted scale in courses taken in grades 9 through 11, and
permission of your high school guidance counselor and your parent or legal guardian. A student applying for admission to the Dual Enrollment Program at Valencia must complete the Valencia Admissions Application and the Dual Enrollment Application. No student will be permitted to participate in Dual Enrollment classes without having met eligibility and application requirements.
To apply the college credit you earn through dual enrollment toward a degree at Valencia, you must provide a high school transcript showing your graduation date. No high school credit is granted by Valencia.
For further information you may refer to the Educational Enhancements section of this catalog or speak with the guidance counselor at your high school.
12. If you are a high school senior, you may enroll as an early enrollment student at Valencia during your senior year of high school. Students interested in the early enrollment program must meet the requirements established by their board of instruction and Valencia Community College. Courses taken through the early enrollment program generally are for personal enrichment; they will not count toward high school graduation requirements and may or may not count toward a college degree. Early enrollment students must pay the application, tuition, and textbook fees. For further information, you may refer to the Educational Enhancements section of this catalog or speak with a guidance counselor at your high school.
13. You meet non-immigrant (international student) requirements. This college is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students. Your application materials must be submitted to the Admissions Office prior to the application deadline date for the session in which you wish to enroll. International student application deadline dates are at least two months prior to the start of each session. (See college calendar in this catalog.) If you wish to enroll at Valencia on a non-immigrant visa (For example: F-1 , J-1, B-1, Q-1) you must meet all of the applicable admission requirements outlined below.
a. You must satisfy the appropriate admission requirements as a regular student.
b. You must submit an International Student Application.
c. You must submit a regular Application for Admission.
d. You must pay a non-refundable application fee.
e. You must have the equivalent of a high school diploma/ degree in the United States, and you must submit a complete record of all subjects you have taken and examinations you have passed. These records must carry the official seal of the educational institution. All records must be written in English or translated into English by an authority recognized by the college. Students must arrange to have transcripts from colleges/ universities outside the United States evaluated at the student's expense.
f. Since instruction is in the English language, you must have adequate knowledge of the English language to pursue a course of study for credit. To demonstrate this competency, if English is not your native language, you must submit a minimum score of 133 on the computer version of the TOEFL or 450 on the paper version of the TOEFL or at least Level 4 on the LOEP, Valencia's English language proficiency Assessment. Your level of English language proficiency at the time of admission will determine if you must take English as a Second Language courses at Valencia. A score of 133-196 on the computer version of the TOEFL or 450-529 on the paper version of the TOEFL or Level 4 through Level 6 on the LOEP will place you in English as a Second Language courses. If your score is below 133 on the computer version or below 450 on the paper version of the
TOEFL or below Level 4 on the LOEP assessment, you will not be eligible for admission to Valencia and cannot be issued an I-20 Form
You will not be required to demonstrate English as a second language proficiency if you have completed Freshman English Composition or its equivalent (as determined by Valencia Community College) with a grade of C or higher or earned an A. A. degree for which English was the language of instruction. Official college/ university transcripts are required for demonstrating the preceding.
g. If your English proficiency is such that you are not required to take English as a Second Language courses, you will be required to take assessments in reading and writing the English language and in mathematics for placement in appropriate courses.
h. You must submit Valencia's Affidavit of Financial Support and Declaration of Finances form certifying that you have the financial resources in U. S. dollars to attend Valencia. You must also submit a letter from your bank verifying that amount is on deposit in your account.
i. You must submit a signed International Student Agreement form.
j. Valencia has no dormitories or living facilities; thus, you are responsible for providing your own housing and transportation. Public transportation is limited.
k. Prior to enrolling in classes you must be covered by health insurance that is active in the United States, and you must maintain health insurance coverage during your entire period of study at Valencia.
l. International students are not eligible for admission to Valencia's Associate in Science Degree programs in health careers.
m. International students transferring from another college/ university in the United States that is approved by the
Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) are required to present all previously-issued I-20 Forms and a transfer certificate verifying their current status. A valid passport and I-94 Form also are required.
Because Valencia is committed to broaden the education of its American students by acquainting them with persons from a variety of countries and cultures and to acculturate international students in American ways and language, no more than 20 percent of the total international student enrollment shall be from a single country.
14. Immigrants, refugees, and U. S. citizens whose first language is other than English must have adequate knowledge of the English language to study at Valencia. You may choose to take either the entry assessment designed for native speakers of English (CPTs -Computerized Placement Tests) or the assessment designed for non-native speakers of English (LOEP -Levels of English Proficiency). See the Assessment section of this catalog.
Your educational goal and your level of English language proficiency will determine if you must take English as a Second Language courses at Valencia. Valencia does not teach beginning English. If you need beginning English, you will be referred to a County Adult Education ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Program. If you place in English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes (EAP) Level 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, you will be required to take EAP courses.
You will not be required to demonstrate English as a second language proficiency if you have completed Freshman English Composition or its equivalent (as determined by Valencia Community College) with a grade of C or higher or earned an Associate in Arts Degree for which English was the language of instruction. Official college/ university transcripts are required for demonstrating the preceding.
Privacy Rights of Students
Statute 20, United States Code, section 1232g and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, hereafter referred to as the Code, requires that each student be notified of the rights accorded him/ her by the Code. The following is provided as basic general information relative to the Code. A copy of the complete Code is available in the Learning Resources Center on both the East and West Campuses.
The Code provides for the institution to establish a category of student information termed "directory information." When available in college records, any information falling into that category of "directory information" will be available to all persons on request. Valencia Community College has identified the following as "directory information."
1. Student's name
2. Address
3. Telephone listing
4. Date and place of birth
5. Major field of study
6. Participation in officially recognized
activities and sports
7. Weight and height of members of
athletic teams
8. Dates of attendance
9. Degrees and awards received
10. Most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended
Student directories, which are accessible
to Valencia departmental offices, may list
student name, Social Security number,
local and permanent address, telephone
number, classification, and major field of
study. If you refuse to permit Valencia to
release "directory information," you must
so inform the Registrar's Office in writing
within the first five days after the first
class day of each session. The request
must be made for each session. Your
decision to refuse the release of directory
information also means that your name
would not appear on lists of programs,
news releases, etc. You must give
written
consent for the release of information to
second parties. All other information, such as health and
medical records, disciplinary records,
records of personal counseling, required
student and family financial income
records, transcripts or student permanent
records, student placement records and
other personally identifiable information
shall be open for inspection only to the
student and such members of the
professional staff of Valencia as have
responsibility for working with the
student, and, when appropriate, to the
parents or guardian of the student. Such
information will not be released to third
parties without the written consent of the
student. Once a student reaches the age
of 18 or is enrolled in a post-secondary
program, parents no longer have any
right under the Code unless (1) the
student gives written consent to release
the information to the student's parents,
or (2) the parents provide evidence that
the student is a dependent of the parents
as defined in Section 152 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954.
Except as required for use by the president in the discharge of his official responsibilities as prescribed by laws, regulations of the state board, and board policies, the designated custodian of such records may release information from these records to others only upon authorization in writing from the student or upon subpoena by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a unique number that allows you to electronically access your student records and to register for classes. When you first start at Valencia, your PIN is set to your birth month and day. You are encouraged to change your PIN to any four digit number you prefer. By creating a unique PIN, you will help provide increased security for your student records. It is important that you do not forget your PIN since you will be required to enter it any time you use Telephone Registration, Cyber Registration or Cyber Adviser. For further information about a Personal Identification Number, you may call Valencia's Touch Tone Telephone System.
Transcript Requests If you desire to have transcripts sent from Valencia to another institution, you must complete a Transcript Request Form. These forms are available in the Admissions and Records Office. There is no charge.
Restrictions on Enrollment
When limited facilities or programs restrict the size of enrollment, admission to Valencia will be granted in the order in which applications are received by the Admissions Office. The Admission Committee reserves the right to deny you admission if your secondary school record provides evidence that you would be unlikely to make satisfactory progress in the educational programs provided by Valencia. The committee may further determine that you be admitted on provisional or probationary status. In such cases, you would be informed by letter of the conditions of your admission and the means by which the restricted status may be removed.
Admission to Programs in the Center for High-Tech Training for Individuals with Disabilities
The Center for High-Tech Training for Individuals with Disabilities, located on Valencia's East Campus, offers two uniquely-designed Vocational Credit Certificate programs which train individuals for productive careers in either Computer Assisted Design and Drafting (CADD) or PC Support Specialist (PCSS). General requirements for admission: ° Have a qualified, significant physical disability
° Complete successfully the required assessment process.
Health and Physical Requirements: ° Be medically stable.
° Have a work tolerance of at least eight hours a day.
° Be able to communicate effectively either by voice or through the use of a communication device.
° Be able to use a computer keyboard.
Admission to the Criminal Justice Institute Programs
If you are interested in a Criminal Justice career, you are encouraged to explore the many challenges and rewarding opportunities available in the law enforcement and corrections professions. The Criminal Justice Institute at Valencia offers two basic vocational certificate programs: Corrections and Law Enforcement. Successful completion of one of these two programs is required for a career as a sworn officer in law enforcement or corrections regardless of any other Criminal Justice training or degree work which may have been completed.
Admission to these programs is limited. Therefore, if you wish to pursue one of the basic programs, you must meet the following requirements: (1) must be 19 years of age or older; (2) must be a US citizen; (3) must have a high school diploma or G. E. D.; (4) must not have any misdemeanor or felony convictions; (5) must not have a dishonorable discharge from the military; (6) must achieve at least a minimum score on the required entry assessment. If you hold an associate or higher degree, you are exempt from entry assessment for the Criminal Justice Institute programs.
To apply to these programs, you must complete two applications: (1) the general college application ($ 25.00 fee) and (2) a Criminal Justice Institute application ($ 50.00 fee). Admission to Valencia does not imply acceptance to the Criminal Justice Institute program.
Primary consideration for admission will be given on a priority basis as determined by the Criminal Justice Institute Board: (1) trainees who are hired by any agency which is a member of the Criminal Justice Institute Board; (2) trainees who are hired by any other criminal justice agency in the state; (3) trainees who are sponsored by any criminal justice agency; (4) Valencia Criminal Justice A. S. Degree students; and (5) all other pre-service applicants who qualify.
The Criminal Justice Institute also offers two additional programs: Crossover-Corrections to Law Enforcement and Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer. For admission requirements, contact the Criminal Justice Institute.
The Criminal Justice Institute office operates as an information center for students preparing for and seeking admission into a criminal justice program. This office provides information about specific admission criteria. Program expenses are given in the Financial Information section of this catalog. For further information, contact the Criminal Justice Institute office.
Admission to the Film Production Technology Program
Valencia's A. S. Degree in Film Production Technology is a limited enrollment, selective admission program; admission to the College does not imply acceptance to the Film Production Program. Students must complete a basic core of technical courses before being admitted to the intensive portion of the program. Upon completion of these courses, students must submit a separate application for the intensive portion of the training. Students are strongly encouraged to also complete the required academic courses prior to applying to the Film Production Program.
A second method of admission to the intensive courses of the Film Production Program requires the applicant to submit, with the application, a resume detailing his/ her professional experiences that justify a waiver of the technical core. Students admitted by professional resume still will be required to complete a total of 64 credit hours to satisfy degree requirements.
For further information about admission requirements and procedures, contact the Film Production Technology Program.
Program expenses are given in the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Admission to the Health-Related Programs
If you are interested in a health-related career, you are encouraged to explore the many challenging and rewarding opportunities available in health-related professions. Valencia Community College offers six health programs which lead to an A. S. Degree. They are dental hygiene, diagnostic medical sonography, emergency medical services, nursing, (R. N.), radiography, and respiratory care. Admission to these programs is limited because of clinical facilities and staff. Therefore, if you wish to pursue one of the six programs, you must meet the requirements of that program.
To apply to any of the health-related programs, you must complete two applications: (1) the general college application and (2) a specific application to the health-related program in which you are interested. Admission to Valencia does not imply acceptance to the health-related program. You should contact the health-related academic advisor for admission requirements and procedures.
Primary consideration will be given to applicants who have completed all admission requirements and submitted an application by the deadline date. Applications received after the deadline date will not be considered. Before being accepted into a health-related program, an applicant must have completed the recommended coursework and have earned the minimum GPA established for the program.
An applicant is required to complete Valencia's entry assessment prior to application to a health program. Applicants must see a college counselor/ advisor to review Assessment results. If deficiencies are indicated by the Assessment results, the student will be required to complete all college-preparatory course requirements.
The Department of Health-Related Programs operates as an information center for students preparing for and seeking admission to dental hygiene, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing (R. N.), paramedic technology, radiography and respiratory care. This office provides academic and career advising and information about specific admissions criteria.
Program expenses are given in the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Registration
Registration is the process of enrolling in
courses and obtaining your class schedule
for the next session. Specific information
about registration for a particular session
is given in the schedule of credit classes
which is available about four weeks prior
to the beginning of a session. You may
register by telephone or in person at a
Valencia campus.
As a new student, you will be authorized for telephone or Cyber registration after participating in the New Student Orientation/ Advisement session.
As a returning student, you are permitted to register by telephone or Cyber registration based on the number of credits you have earned, or you may use open registration.
Telephone and Cyber registration begin before open registration so they give you a better choice of class times for your schedule. It is easy to register by telephone or Cyber registration and usually takes only a few minutes. Regardless of how you first registered for a session, you may change your schedule (drop and/ or add classes) through telephone, Cyber or open registration. Telephone and Cyber registration are available through the last day of drop/ add for a new session.
To pay for your classes when you register, you may use a financial aid award, charge your tuition on an approved credit card or visit a campus Finance Office and pay by cash or check.
Each session you decide whether you want to be a part-time or a full-time student. You may be part-time one session and full-time the next session. When you register, you may register at any Valencia campus and you may register for classes on more than one campus for the same session.
If you have a "hold" on your record, you may not be able to register. A "hold" means there is a problem that needs to be cleared before registration. You may go to the campus Records Office or the Advising and Counseling Center to learn what to do about the "hold."
If departmental approval and/ or a staff signature are required for registration in any of your courses, you may not be able to register electronically (telephone or Cyber) for that course( s) - you may have to register in person and present the required documentation.
To use a high school course( s) as a prerequisite for a Valencia course, you will need to provide evidence of having satisfied the prerequisite through your high school transcript. If your official high school transcript has been submitted to Valencia, contact an Advising and Counseling Center or the appropriate academic department for review and approval.
A description of courses offered by Valencia is located in the back portion of this catalog. Prior to registration each session, you are encouraged to review the descriptions of the courses in which you plan to enroll.
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a unique number that allows you to electronically access your student records and to register for classes. When you first start at Valencia, your PIN is set to your birth month and day. You are encouraged to change your PIN to any four digit number you prefer. By creating a unique PIN, you will help provide increased security for your student records. It is important that you do not forget your PIN since you will be required to enter it any time you use Telephone Registration, Cyber Registration or Cyber Adviser. For further information about a Personal Identification Number, you may call Valencia's Touch Tone Telephone System.
Classification of Students
You are classified as a student when you have provided the Admissions Office with all the required admission credentials and are officially enrolled in classes.
Degree-Seeking:
When you indicate on
your application, or as an update to your
official records, that you are seeking a
degree at Valencia Community College
(e. g. Associate in Arts, Associate in
Science or Associate in Applied Science
Degree), the College applies policies and
procedures to help you achieve your goal.
Such policies and procedures are:
1. Required entry assessment prior to enrollment.
2. Required New Student Orientation program attendance, which includes academic advising for initial enrollment.
3. Required enrollment in English as a second language (EAP) courses for non-native speakers of English with certain entry assessment scores.
4. Required satisfaction of any reading, English and mathematics college-preparatory requirements, starting the first session of enrollment and continuing each session of enrollment until all requirements are satisfied.
5. Recommended enrollment in the Student Success course (SLS 1122) in order to complete learning portfolio and career and educational plans.
Non-Degree-Seeking:
When you indicate
on your application that you are taking
courses to earn a Technical Certificate, to
complete selected courses with no intent
for a degree, for job improvement, as a
transient student, for teacher
recertification or for other "non-degree-seeking
reasons," Valencia's policies and
procedures that are designed to enhance
academic success are not required since
you are declaring that you are not
pursuing a degree at Valencia. Thus, as a
non-degree-seeking student, you are
exempt from entry assessment (unless
required for a specific course prerequisite
or for an Applied Technology Diploma or
a Vocational Credit Certificate Program),
New Student Orientation, and college-preparatory
requirements; however, if you
are a Dual Enrollment student, you will be
required to complete entry assessment
prior to registration for your first session.
The Student Success course (SLS 1122) is
recommended if you are interested in
clarifying your career and educational
goals and/ or improving your academic
skills.
Students who are non-degree-seeking are not eligible for financial aid.
Full-Time: You are a full-time student if enrolled for 12 or more semester hours credit in Session 1, 2 or 5, and six or more semester hours credit in Session 3, 4 or any of the College's minimesters.
Part-Time: You are a part-time student if enrolled for fewer than 12 semester hours credit in Session 1, 2 or 5, and fewer than six semester hours credit in Session 3, 4 or any of the College's minimesters.
Freshman: You are classified as a freshman if you have completed fewer than 24 semester hours of college credit and still are taking courses toward a degree.
Sophomore: If you are regularly enrolled in college credit courses and have completed at least 24 semester hours credit and still are taking courses toward a degree, you are classified as a sophomore.
Audit Student: When you register for a college credit course for which you do not want credit, you are an audit student. To register as an audit student, you need not have special permission, but you must register during the regularly scheduled registration period and indicate on the registration form that you plan to audit the class for no credit.
Once the late registration period has ended, you may not change from audit status to credit status or from credit status to audit status without approval of the campus provost.
1. As an audit student you must meet the admission requirements of Valencia.
2. Your fees and tuition are the same as for credit.
3. You must be regular in attendance in your class and make regular class preparation. You may participate in all class activities, but you will not be required to take examinations and will be given neither grades nor credit.
Transient Student: You may wish to take a course away from your "home" institution and still be able to apply the credit toward a degree at your "home" institution. If you qualify to do this, you will be considered a transient student.
1. Transient Student from Valencia Community College: If you attend another institution as a Valencia transient student, you must have an overall C (2.0) academic average or higher and have written approval from the Admissions/ Records Office on a Transient Student Form. Forms for this purpose are available in the Admissions Office. To receive credit as a transient student, you must have a transcript of any courses taken at another institution sent to the Valencia Admissions Office. The regulations pertaining to acceptance of transfer credit from other institutions apply to transient students. The institution that you want to attend as a transient student may require that you submit a transcript( s) of your previous college work. If you desire to have transcripts sent from Valencia to another institution, you must complete a Transcript Request form. These forms are available in the Admissions/ Records Office. There is no charge.
An institution to which you may want to transfer could have restrictions regarding continuous enrollment that may be affected by your taking courses as a transient student. You are encouraged to familiarize yourself with the continuous enrollment policy of institutions you might want to attend after graduation from Valencia.
2. Transient Student from Another College. If you attend Valencia Community College to take particular courses with the permission of your "home" institution, you are a transient student. This procedure does not constitute a transfer and transcripts of previous college attendance are not required. If you intend to register at Valencia on a transient basis from your "home" institution, you must fill out the Valencia Community College application for admission and must have a transient form from your "home" institution.
You must furnish documentation (transcript or grade report) of any prerequisite( s) required for any course you want to take.