Valencia College Nursing - Orlando

melissa104 · Apr 2, 2012

I'm a male pre-nursing student and currently have a 3.02 gpa, which I know isn't very good. I have a few more pre-reqs to finish and I'll be applying to the Valencia Nursing program. Does anyone know if I'm even on track to get into the program? I have gotten C's in the a and p lecture but A's in the Anatomy Lab also a B in nutrition. If I'm not on track, can someone tell me what I will need to get on track. It would help to hear from someone with a lower end gpa that got into Valencia nursing recently. Thank you.

You are perfectly on track! All Valencia requires is that you pass each pre-requisite class with a C, and then apply. It is not a competitive program; once you apply, you will be put on the wait list. Currently they are accepting applications for Spring 2014! I am still waiting, I don't start until Summer 2013. My GPA was actually 2.7 when I applied, but again, they don't look at your GPA. They only look to see that you passed each class with a C or higher, and passed the TEAS test with I think a 72% or higher (not sure on that). Anyway, Valencia has the best nurses so you are definitely making the right decision to go there! In my opinion, it's worth the wait. I would rather be patient and wait, rather than take out a loan and pay $30,000 at some other college in Orlando....

gdelacruz1 · Apr 26, 2012

hey melissa104 how long have you been wating?

Columnist · Apr 26, 2012

Moved to FL Nursing Programs for more response.

melissa104 · May 15, 2012

I was accepted in May 2011 into the Summer 2013 class. However, I will most likely be starting in the Spring 2013 class. I spoke with the advisor last week and I am in the top 20 applicants that they pull each semester to start 1 semester earlier (due to people not claiming their seats, dropping, etc.) SO EXCITED!

bdicenzo · May 30, 2012

Hey Melissa,

I'm accepted into the Summer 2013 program as well. How did you find out about the top 20? Is that based on a first come first serve basis, or is it randomized?

kmila · Oct 4, 2012

I'm signing up to the Valencia nursing program, I still gotta take all the pre req classes, I wanted to know if anyone has any advice on what classes to take, I don't wanna screw myself over by taking a lot of hard classes all at the same time... Also how long did it take you guys to finish all the pre req classes?

Spangle Brown · Jun 16, 2014

Update on Valencia requirements. Starting Fall 2014 the requirements changed to higher GPA and TEAS test.