Application Checklist

Read this important application information before submitting your application

  • Please submit the following materials to VECTOR@valenciacollege.edu and include “APPLICANT: Your first and last name” in the subject line. 
    • Complete the VECTOR Program Application.  
    • Submit a proofread personal essay indicating your interest and experience in STEM; formatted in 12-point font, double-spaced, and a maximum of 3 pages.
    • Submit a transcript.  Students that are first time in college should submit a high school transcript.  Students transferring from a different higher education institution should submit an unofficial transcript from the previous institution. Applicants that are existing.  Valencia College students should submit an unofficial college transcript.

  • Applicants will also need to complete:
    • A personal interview, which will be held virtually and scheduled upon receipt of all application materials.
    • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  The FAFSA application can take 1-2 weeks to be sent to Valencia College. Valencia may request additional documentation (verification) that may prolong the process an additional 2-4 weeks. Submit your FAFSA early in order to meet the VECTOR deadline. Check your Atlas account frequently for updates.

  • Letters of recommendation are optional.  If submitting a letter of recommendation, the letter should be completed by someone who knows you well and who can provide detailed information about your STEM interest and co-curricular activities, success, and accomplishments. Letters must be sent by the reference directly to VECTOR@valenciacollege.edu with “Letter of Recommendation: Applicant’s Name” in the subject line. Letters of reference sent by the applicant will not be considered.

  • US citizenship, permanent resident, or refugee status will be verified by the financial aid office.
                              
  • If you are not currently a student of Valencia College, you must apply to the Valencia College online admissions application. If you are intending to apply to Valencia College as a Florida resident, please visit Valencia College Admissions & Records to review Florida Residency requirements and processing time. Florida Residency applications should be submitted several weeks BEFORE the VECTOR deadline. VECTOR is unable to offer exceptions to the college deadline date.  Download the Valencia College  Enrollment Overview.
Application Dates

The Application materials are due on or before the following deadlines:

  • Application Deadline: Application are not being accepted at this time.
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  • Final Decisions Made: N/A

 

Ready To Submit?

Complete the following:

  • Program application
  • Personal essay
  • Unofficial transcript submission
  • Personal interview
  • FAFSA

Email all items above to:
VECTOR@valenciacollege.edu

VECTOR Program Orientation

  • VECTOR scholars that are new to Valencia College will need to complete the Valencia College Orientation prior to the VECTOR orientation to be able to participate in the VECTOR program.
  • VECTOR orientation completion is required for all VECTOR scholars.  This orientation is held to review your responsibilities and expectations of the program. 
  • All VECTOR scholars are encouraged to attend the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Summer STEM Institute (SSI). 

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1833818. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.