Resources for Prospective Students

Welcome!

If you are thinking about attending Valencia Community College, we welcome you!

Why should you choose Valencia? It can be hard to decide which college to attend. Every college offers programs and activities. Every college has a campus you can visit while you are deciding. One way to decide is to ask yourself, "What is important to me?" Some aspects you might consider important are academic programs, campus activities, services for Deaf and hard of hearing students, location, size, campus culture, technology resources, and career-oriented programs and activiites.

Valencia Community College is a day school. Valencia students commute to college and live off campus.

Valencia does not have classes specifically designed for Deaf students. You will be mainstreamed with hearing peers in all your classes. However, many of our instructors have had extensive experience with Deaf and hard of hearing students and work closely with the OSD and DHHS to ensure that each Deaf and hard of hearing student has the same opportunities to succeed as hearing students.

If you would like more information or want to start the application process, please make an appointment with Julie Balassa and one of our OSD advisors on any campus to discuss your educational goals and needs. If you would like services from the OSD, for example advising or interpreter services and other accommodations, you will need to bring a copy of a recent audiogram and audiologist's report with you to the meeting.

To make an appointment, you can contact Julie or the OSD on any campus. Contact information is on the Home page of this website. You can also click on the Contact Us link and submit the contact form. Please be sure to explain the reason for the appointment in the Comments field.

In the meantime, click on the link below to read about the steps to enrollment for fall term 2008.

Steps to Enrollment - FALL Term 2009

Transition from High School to College

To read good information about how to make a smooth transition from high school to college, please click on the link below.

Students With Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education:
Know Your Rights and Responsibilities