1. FUTURE STUDENTS WEBPAGE NAVIGATION AND STEPS TO ENROLL
Module 3
Future Students
FUTURE STUDENTS WEBPAGE NAVIGATION AND STEPS TO ENROLL
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2. Step 1: Application
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3. Step 1: Financial Aid Services
It is suggested that you complete your financial aid application prior to the Financial Aid Priority Deadline (deadlines can be found in our online Important Dates & Deadlinescalendar). You can still apply for financial aid after the deadline, but you are not guaranteed to receive aid in time to pay for classes. Please see the Financial Aid Servicesweb site for more information about financial aid.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Allow at least 6 weeks for your FAFSA to be processed. Valencia's school code is 
To receive financial aid, you must be pursuing an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree, an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, or an eligible Vocational Training Certificate program approved for financial aid.
Submit all official transcripts (high school and/or college) to Valencia College.
First Time in College Students: Request your official final high school transcript showing your date of graduation from high school or proof of your GED. You will be classified as a non-degree-seeking student until your official final high school transcript has been received.  Transfer Students: Request official transcripts from all colleges that you ever attended. It is suggested that you also have your official final high school transcript or proof of your GED sent to Valencia. College transcripts must be received and evaluated before aid will be awarded.

4. Step 2: Create Your Atlas Account
Atlas is Valencia's online learning community that connects faculty, students, and staff to the resources they need to succeed at Valencia. Students can obtain very important information regarding registration, financial aid, and course planning in their Atlas account. Students will also have an Atlas account which is Valencia's official means of communication with students.
Once at the Atlas log-in page, click on the "Sign up for an account" link and follow the prompts to create your account. Your Atlas account can be created 3 - 5 business days after your application has been submitted. The only information you need in order to create your Atlas account is your name, Valencia Identification Number (VID) or Social Security Number (SSN), and your date of birth. Be sure to save your Atlas username and password in a safe place. Atlas will be very important for the New Student Orientation and registration steps that follow. 
Atlas:

5. Step 3: Statement of Florida Residency
All students are required to provide proof of Florida Residency in order to receive in-state tuition & fees. Please select the appropriate Statement of Florida Residency link below to access the form:
 Independent Student (you are independent if you are 24 years of age or older and must complete this form)
Dependent Student (you are dependent if you are under 24 years of age: your parent/legal guardian must complete this form)

6. Assessment: http://valenciacollege.edu/assessments/
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7. Step 4: New Student Orientation
Three Orientations Non-Mandated small groups
Exempt additional advisors
- deeper discussion
Non-exempt Mandated
- Freshman Orientation
Transfer Transfer
- Unchanged
Register for New Student Orientation via Atlas Account:

8. Steps 5 – 6 Student Development Student I.D.
Security Office Parking Decal
Bookstore Books
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9. If a bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Florida is your goal, then DirectConnect to UCF will get you there. 
The program guarantees Valencia graduates admission and a smooth transition to UCF. To sign up, just check the DirectConnect box on your Valencia admissions application.
Benefits
Guaranteed admission to a bachelor’s degree program at UCF.
Preferential admission to select bachelor’s degree programs at UCF.
Joint advising from UCF and Valencia help ensure a smooth transition.
Take your UCF courses at the main campus or on Valencia’s West or Osceola campuses.
UCF staff available on-site at Valencia’s West and Osceola campuses to help with advising, admissions, financial aid and academic support.

10. Signature Events
OCTOBER

11. The Transitions Team at Valencia College High School Counselors and College and Career Staff to a time of learning and development designed specifically for those guiding students towards higher education and educational partners.
NOVEMBER

12. FEBRUARY

13. March - May

14. Summer