How to Enroll
To be considered for enrollment in the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) program, an applicant must possess a bachelor's degree with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 from a regionally accredited institution and preferably have a passing score or master's degree exemption on the General Knowledge Test. An applicant must also possess a Statement of Status of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) stating "You are Eligible for a Florida Educator's Certificate." The FL DOE application process takes approximately 60 days; please plan accordingly.
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An applicant cannot begin EPI coursework until a valid Statement of Eligibility has been submitted to our office. If the Statement of Eligibility expires while enrolled in the EPI program, the student will not be permitted to continue taking courses until it has been renewed and documentation provided to the EPI office.
- To obtain this statement, you must apply for FL DOE Certification at http://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/
- This process includes a $75 processing fee for each subject area in which you intend to be certified.
If an applicant is NOT eligible per the FL DOE, the statement will list any necessary requirements that must be fulfilled in order to be found eligible, and an applicant will not be admitted to the EPI program.
Do you have additional questions?
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| 1. Complete a Valencia Admission Application ($35 fee payment required) online. Please choose the application for Credit Programs (we are a non-degree education program option). | ||||||||
| 2. Please send your official, sealed transcripts to: Valencia College - EPI Admissions and Records Office PO Box 3028 Orlando, Florida 32802-3028 OR Official, electronic transcripts should be sent from the degree-awarding institution to Transcripts@valenciacollege.edu |
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| 3. After notification of college admission, set-up your student MyVC account portal and email, then supply proof of residency documents. An applicant does not need the application, residency information, and application fee when attending the Enrollment/Information session. | ||||||||
| 4. Attend a Mandatory Enrollment Session. |
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5. Submit the EPI admission application by logging in to MyVC, typing "EPI application" in the search box, and selecting "Educator Preparation Institute Admission Application." Applicants will need the following documents for upload when completing the EPI application:
All EPI program application forms should be completed by the approximate program deadlines below: Note: A late registration fee ($50) will be applied if registering after the college's payment deadline. Once a course begins, late registration is not available. All EPI courses are limited to space available. ** Note: application date deadlines are approximate. The EPI program application deadlines are about two weeks prior to the college's payment deadlines each semester.
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6. After review of all required application and transcript documentation, applicants
will receive an email from the EPI program regarding admission status via MyVC student
email. Students are reminded to include their VID in communication with the EPI office
and use their MyVC student email for FERPA security. Do you have additional questions? Schedule a call or an online meeting with the EPI Department now. |
Spring Enrollment Sessions
September 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm
October 7, 2025 at 6:00 pm
November 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm
Summer Enrollment Sessions
January 14, 2026, at 6:00 pm
February 18, 2026, at 6:00 pm
March 11, 2026, at 6:00 pm
April 15, 2026, at 6:00 pm
Please register by following the link below. Thank you for your interest in the EPI program at Valencia College, and we look forward to meeting you soon.