You said you wanted to change the game.
You said you wanted to create a better tomorrow. To get into college. And we say you’re in. Now it's time to get to know your new college: explore your resources, take a virtual tour and get ready to enroll in classes.
Why Valencia College
Say hello to all the perks of being a Valencia College student.
With smaller classes and lower tuition, you're setting yourself up for success. You're in for all the right reasons.
Say it’s time for the next step.
Before you can register for classes, you'll need to complete New Student Orientation. Located conveniently online, it's where you'll find all of the information and resources needed to start at Valencia College.
Why Valencia College
Say hello to all the perks of being a Valencia College student.
With smaller classes and lower tuition, you're setting yourself up for success. You're in for all the right reasons.
Say it’s time for the next step.
Before you can register for classes, you'll need to complete New Student Orientation. Located conveniently online, it's where you'll find all of the information and resources needed to start at Valencia College.
Say You’ll Sign In
Atlas connects you to everything Valencia College. You’ll need an account—so, say you’ll do it, it’s just a click away.
Say You’ll Start Right
You’ve created an Atlas account, now sign up for orientation and get all you need to start at Valencia College.
Say You Need More?
Get to know a little more about the college, a program or special topics by attending a virtual event.
Lowest Tuition and Fees
You can earn a two-year associate degree from Valencia College for about $6,000. That’s nearly half the cost of a state university. In fact, Valencia College has the lowest tuition of any public college in Central Florida.
Smaller Classes
With classes that are much smaller than at a university, you’ll get more classroom interaction and support. While taking courses online, most instruction is live, so go ahead and ask a question, have a one-to-one discussion—you’ll get plenty of face time with professors and classmates.
Convenience and Flexibility
Earn a degree on your schedule. Take day, night or weekend classes. Start later or end your classes earlier with Flex Start courses. Right now, all courses are online, so you can attend from anywhere too.
DirectConnect to UCF®
This program guarantees* Valencia College graduates admission and a smooth transition to UCF. In fact, our grads make up about 25% of UCF upper-division students.
*Consistent with university policy.
Plenty of Degree Options
Whether you’re planning to transfer to a university or enter directly into a career, Valencia College has more than 120 programs of study to get you there.
High Grad Earnings
Our A.S. grads are trained with the skills they need for an exciting career and to land a well-paying job—earning around $45K a year, on average.
Student Life
Say you’ll connect. Join the club. And make some new friends.
Valencia College offers plenty of opportunities to meet other students, make friends and get involved. So, join in and make the most of your college experience.
- More than 60 groups, clubs and organizations
- Online and on-campus events throughout the year
- Intramural sports
- Volunteer opportunities
- Student Government Association
- Student employment on campus
- Discover events, organizations and track your co-curricular activities with our Engage platform
- Online experiences coming soon
Got a passion for learning? Check out the Seneff Honors College.
This program is for students who want more from their college experience—more challenges, more opportunities, and more connections with fellow students and great professors. Apply if you’re up for the challenge.
Student Services
Talk about resources. We’re here to help.
Wherever you are, we're here for you. Student services are available in person and virtually to support your academic success.
Ask away. We've got answers about admissions and more.
Whether you join us on campus or online this fall, we're here to support you. Connect with an advisor via a virtual or in-person appointment.
Get assistance with:
- Admissions
- Financial aid
- Assessments
- Transcripts
- Residency
- And more
Locations
Say "hey" to your new college.
Swing by virtually or attend an in-person information session and campus tour.
Virtual Tours
Stop in for a virtual visit any time. Take a look around and get a sense of what Valencia College is really like.
Information Sessions and Campus Tours
Learn more about Valencia College through a presentation covering need-to-know topics.
- Steps to enrollment
- Admission process
- Financial aid
- Career options and programs
Say it wherever you like.
Take classes your way—on campus or online. Valencia College has campuses throughout Orange and Osceola counties. Choose the one that’s most convenient to you, or mix it up and attend more than one.
East Campus
East meets art at the campus that is home to our Performing Arts Center, dance, music and film programs. This creative atmosphere encourages a sketch or two from the banks of the Little Econlockhatchee River, and is only a few minutes from UCF. Stop by and we’ll even teach you to pronounce Econlockhatchee.
West Campus
West is best for high-tech programs like engineering, architecture, math and health sciences. And did we mention the mind-blowing technology inside some of the newest LEED certified green buildings? You won’t want to leave. And since we offer UCF degree programs on campus, you won’t have to.
Osceola Campus
Osceola is the only public college in Osceola County but acts like it’s competing in the Ivy Leagues with new classes in biology, chemistry and physics, the latest training technologies and labs, and even a huge green screen to create your own custom video presentations. Ivy is green, after all.
Winter Park Campus
Winter Park is a central, convenient, tucked-away powerhouse of learning nestled into one of the most picturesque cities in America. This campus is home to the Jeffersonian Honors Program, which is focused on producing active, global citizens.
Lake Nona Campus
Lake Nona’s close ties to Medical City puts the focus on future careers in medicine and biotechnologies, and through a partnership with Lake Nona High, high school students can earn a Valencia College degree while they’re simultaneously getting their diploma. It’s like an educational utopia in the future, only it’s actually happening right now.
Poinciana Campus
Valencia College is expanding our Osceola County presence with a new Poinciana Campus. This state-of-the-art facility will house a robust selection of classrooms, amenities, labs and more – designed to ensure that Poinciana residents have easy access to all Valencia has to offer.
Downtown Campus
The Downtown Campus, shared with UCF and Valencia College, offers a multitude of programs for students interested in careers in culinary and hospitality, health information technology and digital media. There is also on-campus housing, so you can live and learn in downtown Orlando while residing in a safe and secure area.
Amenities
Say it over a coffee, a slice of pizza or a set of burpees.
You're going to be spending a lot of time here. Get settled in and take advantage of the campus amenities.
- Food selections, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Pizza Hut and more
- Coffee shops, including Starbucks®
- Fitness centers
- Natural areas and walking trails
- Group meeting spots and quiet study areas
- Student lounges
- New pedestrian pathway on West Campus
- Lynx bus services
- Free student parking
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