Winter Break
Last Updated: 12/16/2024 09:00 AM
 

Valencia College will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, through Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. The college will reopen and all services will resume on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

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How to Apply

Applying to the program of your choice is easy.

You’re ready to start working toward your career or advancing in your current position and Valencia College has all the tools you need. Here, you can pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree, take accelerated training in as little as six weeks for certification in in-demand skilled jobs, earn Continuing Education credits for career advancement or enter our Public Safety, Corrections or Fire Academy programs to pursue a career in law enforcement or firefighting.

Once you identify the program you want to enter, use the information below for direction to the appropriate application. If you have enrollment questions, call 407-582-1507 or contact our enrollment services team.

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Standard Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8am – 10pm ET
Friday: 9am – 10pm ET
Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 5pm ET

Winter Break Hours

During the closure, you can call between 9am - 5pm for general assistance any day except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Thanksgiving Break Hours

Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm ET
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 8 am – 5 pm ET
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm ET
Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm ET

Credit Programs: Associate Degrees, Bachelor's Degrees, and Certificates

The credit application is for both degree and non-degree seeking students. Use this application if you are pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree, technical certification, or advanced technical certification (ATC) and any non-degree option such as transient, personal interest, education programs, or job improvement.

International students: This application also serves degree-seeking International students. We accept new degree-seeking students each semester—fall, spring and summer. You may submit your online application at any time.

Dual Enrollment

Through dual enrollment, you can enroll in Valencia College courses while you’re still in high school. You’ll receive both high school and college credits for completed courses. Courses are free and can be taken at participating high schools or on a Valencia College campus.

If you are interested in becoming a Dual Enrollment student, please visit the Dual Enrollment website for more information and application instructions.

Accelerated Skills Training

This application is for students who wish to train for an in-demand career in a matter of weeks and to gain certification that will be valuable for both job placement and advancement. Accelerated Skills Training is available in the following workforce areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Construction and Maintenance, Health Care, Transportation and Logistics and Information Technology.

Professional Continuing Education

Professionals who want on-site employee training, self-paced training or other workforce development offerings do not need to complete an application and can register at any time online.

Language Programs: Continuing Education

From English as a Second Language (ESOL) to courses in conversational French, Spanish and Portuguese, we offer a variety of continuing education language programs for every proficiency level. Students are required to complete an oral evaluation prior to registration.

 

Language Programs: Intensive English Program

Valencia College has two intensive English programs for international students: Intensive English Program (IEP) accredited by CEA (ages 15 and up, all year round) and Youth Program (ages 10-14, summer and winter months).

Public Safety Academy Programs

If you are interested in our law enforcement, corrections or fire fighter academies, you will first need to attend a mandatory information session, after which the application process will begin.