Why do people go to Valencia College?

Valencia College is recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation – as the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. At Valencia College, you'll get a quality education at a price you can afford. We offer the same education as a state university, only at about half the cost.

What is interesting about Valencia College?

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Valencia College was named the best community college in the nation as the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. About 1/3 of students pay nothing to attend Valencia College, thanks to financial aid.

Does everyone get into Valencia College?

If you have a high school or GED diploma, you're accepted at Valencia College. To be admitted, just submit your admissions application and official academic transcript(s).

What is there to do at Valencia College?

Valencia College offers more than 180 groups, clubs and organizations, including clubs for movie, book, art and animal lovers, career interest groups, student government and Valencia Volunteers. We also offer intramural sports and campus fitness centers for aspiring athletes and those who just want to stay in shape.

What are the values of Valencia College?

Values. Learning by committing to Valencia's core competencies - Think, Value, Communicate, and Act - and the potential of each person to learn at the highest levels of achievement for personal and professional success.

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What is the acceptance rate for Valencia College?

Admissions Summary

Valencia College is less selective with an acceptance rate of 86%. Regular applications are due July 15.

How much is 2 years at Valencia College?

Lowest Public College Tuition in Central Florida. Florida residents can earn an associate degree from Valencia College in as little as two years, for about $6,000.

Is Valencia College hard to get into?

Valencia is an above-average public college located in Orlando, Florida. It is a big institution with an enrollment of 14,581 undergraduate students. The Valencia acceptance rate is 100%.

Is there a dress code at Valencia College?

What is the dress code at Valencia College? Business casual.

What do I need to get accepted into Valencia College?

Is Valencia College free?

Florida residents can earn an associate degree from Valencia College in as little as two years, for just over $6,000. That makes Valencia College tuition and fees the lowest among Central Florida's state colleges.

What grade is passing at Valencia College?

For financial aid purposes, successful completion of a course means an earned grade of A, B, C, or D; however, a grade of D is “passing below average”. All other grades (F, I, W, WN, WW, WF, WP, and AR) are considered unsuccessful completions and will impact your progress determination.

Why is Valencia so famous?

Valencia is home to one of Spain's best arts and culture hubs. Whether you're looking to stroll the world-class Museo de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Museum) or the Museo de Historia de Valencia (Valencia History Museum), there are plenty of museums and galleries to explore.

What is so great about Valencia?

Beyond visiting the food markets, Valencia is also great for affordably experiencing Spanish food culture in general. It offers more affordable options (unlike other cities like Barcelona and Madrid), and you can also experience authentic local life while sitting in a café or a restaurant.

Where do Valencia College students live?

Valencia College admitted students can begin the housing application process for the student housing facility at the Downtown Campus, known as UnionWest at Creative Village. Housing will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Does Valencia College have night classes?

Evening Courses

Whether you work during the day or are simply a night owl, Valencia College has late courses for you, with plenty of our most popular courses offered from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

How long are classes at Valencia College?

Some courses are an hour and a half on Tuesday, Thursday. Some courses are an hour and a half on Monday, Wednesday. Some courses are 3 hours on one day of the week Monday through Saturday.

Does Valencia College have clubs?

There are dozens of student clubs and organizations, including clubs for movie, book, art and animal lovers, career interest groups, student government, Valencia Volunteers and intramural sports. Run for office or simply join an SGA committee to help plan student activities.

Is Valencia College a 2 year College?

Valencia's A.S. degrees are two-year programs that are designed to prepare students for immediate employment in a specialized career. When you choose an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program, you are not necessarily preparing yourself for transfer to a state university.

Is Valencia College a good film school?

In fact, Valencia's Film Production program has been called "one of the best film schools in the country" by renowned director Steven Spielberg.

What percentage of students graduate from Valencia College?

As is evident in Figure 2, Valencia's five-year graduation rate has increased over time, from 27.9% for students who first enrolled in Fall 2004 to 33.7% for students who first enrolled in Fall 2014. The five-year graduation rate reached a peak (35.2%) for students who first enrolled in Fall 2008.

Does Valencia College have dorms?

Valencia College is primarily a commuter school. However, Valencia College Downtown, the campus Valencia College shares with UCF, offers student housing opportunities. There are plenty of student housing options around each of our campuses as well.