Graduation Stories

Starting college is one thing; graduating is another. To help students achieve their goals, we are committed to finding ways to help them meet the high standards we have set for our graduates, and ensuring that they stay on track and graduate.

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Emmy Torres

A teen mom, Emmy Torres dropped out of high school in her senior year. When her son stumbled in high school, she vowed to finish her diploma with him. She then marched to Valencia College – and is now working on her master's degree.

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Nikolai Wolfe

College seemed out of reach for Nikolai Wolfe until a postcard about Valencia's Honors College arrived in the mailbox. Today, this Valencia grad is studying at prestigious Williams College.

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Sheina Senat

Sheina Senat enrolled at Valencia so she could study at her own pace. Although she wants to be a cardiologist, she also became a college quiz bowl champion.

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