Academy Programs Application Status
Start Dates
Valencia College School of Public Safety, Legal Studies, and Education Academy program start dates.
Criminal Justice Academy Programs
Basic Correctional Officer Academies
| Course | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BCO 26-02 | May 11, 2026 - August 6, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| BCO 26-03 | September 14, 2026 - December 10, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
Basic Law Enforcement Officer Academies
| Course | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LEO 26-03 | March 26, 2026 - August 13, 2026 | No Longer Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-04 | June 11, 2026 - October 26, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-05 | September 24, 2026 - February 18, 2027 | Accepting Applications |
Correctional Officer Crossover to Florida Law Enforcement Officer*
| Course | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| LEO 26-03 | March 26, 2026 - August 13, 2026 | No Longer Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-04 | June 11, 2026 - October 26, 2026 | Accepting Applications |
| LEO 26-05 | September 24, 2026 - February 18, 2027 | Accepting Applications |
Firefighter Academy Program
Minimum Standards Course
| Course | Dates | Status |
| MSC 26-03 | May 26, 2026 - August 19, 2026 | FSA Academy ONLY |
| MSC 26-04 | August 17, 2026 - November 11, 2026 | Osceola County Academy |
| MSC 26-05 | TBD | Part Time Academy |