2. Valencia Community College – The Place for Potential
• #1 producer of associate degrees in the U.S.
• More than 50,000 students attend Valencia each year
• Twice as many Orange and Osceola county grads start at Valencia than all FL state universities combined
• Regionally accredited by SACS

3. Why Valencia? • An educational value • Prepares you for success
• It’s convenient
• State-of-the-art education

4. Valencia’s Degree Paths

5. University Path: AA Degree
• Counts as first two years of a bachelor’s degree
• Guarantees admission into one of Florida’s state universities
• Articulation agreements
• AA options

6. Career Path: AA/AAS Degrees
• More than 30 specialized career programs
• Average starting salary: $42,000
• AS transfers to BAS offered at some universities (including UCF)
• Articulated programs

7. Direct Connect to UCF to UCF • Guaranteed admission
• Ensures a smooth transition
• Sign up when submitting your
Valencia application

8. • Dual Enrollment • Career Pathways • Bridges to Success
High-School Programs
• Dual Enrollment
• Career Pathways
• Bridges to Success

9. Honors Program • Engaging and challenging courses
• Study abroad, arts and cultural events, famous guest speakers
• Honors Resource Center
• Smaller class sizes (16 students on average)
• Register for courses before everyone else
• Scholarship opportunities

10. Student Life • Over 60 student groups, clubs and organizations
• Get involved on campus
- Valencia Volunteers
- Student Leaders
- Student Government Association
• On-site activities

11. • Tutoring • Labs • Other Support Services
Student Services
• Tutoring
• Labs
• Other Support
Services

12. Steps to Enroll 1. Apply for admission & financial aid
2. Create Atlas account
3. Take entry testing and attend orientation
4. Register for courses and pay tuition
5. Get your student ID and parking decal
6. Buy your books and go to class

13. • Tuition • Scholarships • Grants • Loans
Paying for College
• Tuition
• Scholarships
• Grants
• Loans

14. • Campus Tour • Valencia Preview • College Night
Visit Valencia
• Campus Tour
• Valencia Preview
• College Night

15. Thank You!