Degrees
What is the main difference between an AA and AS degree?
AA - More General Education courses
AS - More career specific courses
Student was dropped for non-payment prior to the start of the term. What department would you refer the student to?
No referral is necessary. The student can reregister for courses.
SLS 1122
What are the documents students need to provide for a SAP appeal?
Personal letter and signed degree audit and/or education plan by a Student Success Coach
What is the name of the webpage students can access step-by step instructions and tutorials?
"Support" Page on Valencia College website
Are AS degree non-transferable to UCF?
No, since there are AS-BS articulation agreements
Student receives error when trying to register for EMT courses. Student is aware they must register for all three EMT courses in the same semester. How would you approach this?
Student needs to have the EMT - TC declared as their secondary program
The FCLE is a graduation requirement for all degrees.
Developmental course work can be counted in a student’s enrollment for financial aid purposes. However, financial aid will fund a maximum of 30 semester credits of developmental course work.
What is Math 24/7?
Video tutorials offered to all students on MyVC for math support
How are the credit hours broken up to earn an AA degree?
- 36 General Education
- 24 Electives
Student is asking if we will accept their credits from Sophia Learning. What would you inform the student?
Credits will not be accepted since Sophia Learning is not regionally accredited.
The same applies to Straightener and Study.com
What is the minimum GPA to be considered for the Seneff Honors College program?
Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply and/or maintain eligibility.
What are two financial aid related forms that a Student Success Coach can help students complete?
CAPP & Preparatory Coursework Loan
How many hours would you lift a P1 or P2 student for?
P1: 7H-10H
P2: 4H-7H
Important: Keep in mind the student's term progress
Reminder: Both a student's recent term and overall GPA must be a 2.0 or higher
A student needs 60 credits to earn an AS degree
Incorrect. Some AS degrees require over 60+ credits.
Student transfers in MAC 2311 (Z grade on degree audit) and is receiving a registration error for PHY 1007C. How would you approach this?
Provide an override seeing as the student has successfully completed a higher-level math than MAC 1105.
Students can directly apply to bachelor degree program at Valencia College?
What factors contribute to a student's SAP standing?
- Completion Ratio (67% or higher)
- # of credit hours attempted
- GPA (lower than 2.0)
Can students on P2 standing take a transient course(s)?
Yes, but the hold should only be adjusted to the courses taken at Valencia College
An AS degree student can declare multiple specializations
Student are no longer able to declare more than one specialization.
Student's current overall GPA is a 2.86. They previously took ENC 1101H and are asking if they can retake the course for grade forgiveness. How would you approach this?
Grade forgiveness is not interchangeable between honors and non-honors courses.
What is the Gordon Rule?
Designated courses in which a student is required to earn a C or higher
Do Technical Certificates qualify for Financial Aid?
Only Eligible Technical Certificate, Career Certificate and Educator Preparation Institute Programs qualify for Financial Aid as reference on the Catalog
What are the steps a student who is suspended must complete?
- Sit out one term
- Submit readmission application
- If application is approved, they must meet with a SSC coach to register for 1-2 courses their first term back