- Notice of Intent - The official letter on letterhead received by the parent or guardian from the school district acknowledging receipt of notification to withdraw the student from school to be home schooled. (Florida Home School Students: Notice of Intent forms are submitted to the school district by the parent or guardian within 30 days of the establishment of the home education program.)
- A completed Home School Verification Affidavit. (Affidavits are available in the Answer Centers and online at valenciacollege.edu/admissions/.) Valencia College reserves the right to require a transcript if the college feels that the home school requires further research.
If you have attended an institution of higher education outside of the U.S., its territories or commonwealths, you must obtain a “course by course” evaluation of your transcripts from a professional credential evaluation company at your expense. Transcripts issued by foreign institutions recognized by U.S. regional accreditation bodies do not need to be evaluated by an outside agency. Additional information about the evaluation process can be found in the Foreign Credential Evaluation section.
Non-Degree-Seeking Students
You may be admitted to Valencia College as a non-degree-seeking student if you satisfy any of the following criteria:
- You wish to enroll at Valencia College for personal interest, job improvement, teacher recertification, an applied technology diploma or a certificate program. Valencia College transcripts will indicate your special status at the college.
- You are a Dual Enrollment student. Dual Enrollment is the opportunity for qualified students in grades 6-12 to enroll in Valencia College courses while concurrently enrolled in grades 6-12. Eligibility for Dual Enrollment is determined by the requirements of the specific school board and Valencia College based upon test scores, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 unweighted scale in courses taken for high school credit, and permission from the student’s school guidance counselor and parent or legal guardian.
o apply for admission into the Dual Enrollment program, all prospective students in grades 6-12 must complete a free online Dual Enrollment application completed with all required approval signatures. For more information regarding the steps to apply, application deadline dates, and test score placement requirements, please visit https://valenciacollege.edu/dual. Important dates, deadlines and campus closure information can be found at https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/importantdatesdeadlines/. Dual Enrollment students are required to submit their application online complete with required approval signatures for initial processing. A prospective student’s application will not move to initial processing until it complete with all required approvals and application portions submitted.
Students must provide college placement test scores (ACT, PERT or SAT) in English, reading, and mathematics. All scores must be at college level to be admitted to the Dual Enrollment Program.
A former Dual Enrollment student may continue studying at Valencia College following high school graduation. Former Dual Enrollment students must submit an official high school transcript that reflects the high school graduation date. It is also encouraged that students prove Florida Residency for Tuition Purposes via the Residency Statement. Students who do not submit a Florida residency statement will be classified as a non-Florida resident and charged out-of-state tuition and fees. When applicable, students must submit a FASFA application for Financial Aid. International former Dual Enrollment students must meet the admission requirements for international students presented below.
Foreign Credential Evaluation Agencies
Students who have pursued secondary school studies outside of the U.S. must submit official records such as transcripts, diplomas and/or standardized exam results that are equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. Secondary school records that are not issued in English must be accompanied by an official English translation.
Students who have completed college/university coursework at an institution outside of the U.S. must have their transcripts/diplomas evaluated by an affiliated member of NACES. Students are required to obtain “course by course” evaluations. The evaluations may be used for transfer credit consideration, fulfillment of Valencia College pre-requisites, or waiving of the foreign language requirement. Students are responsible for paying any fees associated with the credential evaluation process. Students coming from foreign institutions recognized by U.S. regional accreditation bodies do not need to have their credentials evaluated.
Valencia College provides equal opportunity for educational opportunities and employment to all. Contact the Office of Organizational Development and Human Resources for information.
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