Academy Programs Application Status
Start Dates
Valencia College School of Public Safety, Legal Studies, and Education Academy program start dates.
Criminal Justice Academy Programs
Basic Correctional Officer Academies
| Course | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BCO 25-03 | September 2, 2025- November 20, 2025 | No Longer Accepting Applications |
| BCO 26-01 | January 20, 2026 - April 16, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| BCO 26-02 | May 11, 2026 - August 6, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| BCO 26-03 | September 14, 2026 - December 10, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
Basic Law Enforcement Officer Academies
| Course | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LEO 26-01 | January 8, 2026 - May 28, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-02 (Evening Academy) | February 2, 2026 - September 22, 2026 | No Longer Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-03 | March 26, 2026 - August 13, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-04 | June 11, 2026 - October 26, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-05 | September 24, 2026 - February 18, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
Correctional Officer Crossover to Florida Law Enforcement Officer*
| Course | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LEO 26-01 | January 8, 2026 - May 28, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-02 (Evening Academy) | February 2, 2026 - September 22, 2026 | No Longer Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-03 | March 26, 2026 - August 13, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-04 | June 11, 2026 - October 26, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-05 | September 24, 2026 - February 18, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
Firefighter Academy Program
Minimum Standards Course
| Course | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| MSC 26-01 | January 13, 2026 - April 23, 2026 (Day Class) | Accepting Applications |