Last verified: October 2026
Can an Orlando private school student take Valencia College classes?
Yes, provided the student's private school appears on Valencia's 2026-27 list of eligible schools. That requires a dual enrollment articulation agreement between the school and Valencia, which the school renews each year.
Once a student has earned an A.A. degree, eligibility ends.
What grades and deadlines does Valencia require?
Valencia says students need a Valencia GPA of 2.0 or above, and an unweighted high school GPA under 3.0 suspends participation until it recovers. For Spring 2027 Valencia listed October 1, 2026 as the application deadline and November 6, 2026 for assessment scores.
A student may withdraw from one class, but a second withdrawal ends participation. Dual enrollment students get tutoring and counseling at no charge.
How do PEP students qualify at Valencia?
A PEP recipient must live in Orange or Osceola County, submit a PEP articulation agreement together with the PEP scholarship award letter from the Step Up portal, and renew both every year.
Private school student versus PEP student at Valencia
The table lays the options side by side.
| Requirement | Private school student | PEP student |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement | School's articulation agreement with Valencia | PEP articulation agreement |
| Residence | Not restricted by this page | Orange or Osceola County |
| Proof | Enrolled at an eligible school | PEP award letter |
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