- Will the courses I take at Valencia transfer to another
college?
Yes, they will. Valencia Community
College is accredited by the Commission on
Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools to award the Associate in Arts and the Associate in
Science Degrees.
- What is the Gordon Rule?
State Board of Education Rule (6A-10.30), the Gordon Rule,
requires that a student demonstrate writing skills
by successfully completing 24,000 words of writing
or 12 credit hours with a grade of "C" or better.
The student must also complete six credit hours
of Gordon Rule level (college level) math such
as Algebra, Pre-Calculus, College Math or higher in order
to complete the general education requirements.
- May I change my major?
Yes, you may. To do so, just complete
the appropriate form and submit to the Answer
Center .
- What is the difference between an
Associate in Arts Degree and an Associate in Science
Degree?
The A.A. Degree program allows students to fulfill
requirements for the first two years of a four-year
degree program. Upon completion of the A.A. Degree,
the student may transfer to the junior level at a four-year
institution. The A.S. Degree program prepares students
for immediate employment at the entry level in numerous
occupations. Most A.S. programs require two years of
study; those programs in the Health and Public Services
department require three years to earn the degree.
Each A.S. Degree has a prescribed program of study.
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Can I transfer to a university with an A.S. Degree?
Yes, but additional General Education courses may be required according
to your program of study and the transfer institution.
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What is a prerequisite/co requisite?
A prerequisite is a course that must be completed satisfactorily before
a higher level related course can be taken.
A co requisite is a course that is required to be taken the same time
as another course.
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If I have ACT/SAT scores, do I have to take an assessment test
at VCC?
If you have taken the Enhanced ACT or SAT-I within the last two years,
you may be exempt from all or sections of the CPT.
To qualify for Valencia 's Honors Program or Interdisciplinary Studies
Program component, you must meet the following set of assessment criteria.
- Honors Program
- SAT combined score of 1170 or higher
- ACT composite score
of 26 or higher
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Do I have to take all my classes on one campus?
No, you may take courses on any campus on which they are offered.
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When I start my classes and I don't like them, will I be able to
get out of one class and into another one?
We have a drop/add period for the first week of class. On those days,
you may adjust your schedule, change class time,
or drop the course(s) to receive a full refund. You will have the opportunity
to add a course only if that class has not yet begun. You will not
be allowed to add a course that has already met. Courses dropped during
this official period will be deleted from your transcript. After that
time, you will not be able to make a change in your schedule or receive
a refund. If you choose not to attend, you will have to withdraw from
classes, and you will not receive a refund. A grade of "W" will
be on your transcript. The "W", however, is not calculated
into your G.P.A., providing you have met the withdrawal
deadline that has been set for each session.
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How many hours are considered full-time?
Enrollment in a minimum of 12 semester hours would be considered full-time.
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