Credit Requirements - Full Time
12 credits
Credit Requirements - Part Time
6 credits
Average Credits Per Course
3
Average Course Load - Full Time
4 course(s)
Average Course Load - Part Time
2 course(s)
Time Investment/Workload - Full Time
16 hours/week
Time Investment/Workload - Part Time
8 hours/week
Special Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits:
YesDual Credit:
YesLife Experience Credits:
YesTips for Earning Credits
AP and IB test scores might be transferable for credits.
Academic/Testing Requirements
Students must submit ACT or SAT scores, and some must take a College Placement Entrance Exam.
Transferring Credits In & Out
Most credits from Valencia are transferable to other institutions, even private and public schools out of state.
Typical Session Length
There is usually three hours of lecture time per class per week. This can be broken into two shorter classes or one three-hour lecture.
Class Style & Structure
Most lectures are an open discussion forum.
Course Registration Process
It's important to register early to ensure your spot in a class. Registration at the Atlas Lab on campus can be a hassle because there might not be enough computers available at any given time.
Did You Know?
Valencia Community College is in a collegiate agreement with the University of Central Florida. Thanks to DirectConnect to UCF, all students and alumni of Valencia Community College have exclusive access to UCF.