Associate in Science Degree in Health Information Technology - Admission Guide - Catalog Year 2026-2027

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Health Information Technology (HIT) program admission guide for the Associate in Science Degree, catalog year 2026-2027, outlines a limited-access process at Valencia College. It details effective fall 2026 admission updates, including unchanged 2026-2027 requirements, a specific application window for fall 2026, and the hybrid learning model with online lectures and practicum at affiliated healthcare agencies. The guide covers eligibility rules, required secondary application steps, transcript submission, transfer course checks, GPA and prerequisite coursework minimum grades, plus core graduation requirements and scoring for competitive applicants.

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Program Overview

Admission Updates (Effective Fall 2026)

Admission Requirement Updates

Application Deadlines

Program Location & Delivery Format

Complete Before Submitting the Secondary Health Sciences Application

Allied Health Information Session

Program Requirements and Eligibility

General Admission Application and Advising

Transcripts and Score Reports

Transfer Course Equivalency (if applicable)

Program Prerequisites and Core Performance Standards

HIT Program Admission Requirements

Associate in Science Degree in Health Information Technology Admission Guide | Catalog Year: 2026-2027 Program Overview The Health Information Technologist (HIT) Program at Valencia College is Limited-Access. This guide outlines the admissions process, including program course requirements, application requirements, and the next steps after applying. This program equips students with the skills and experience needed to succeed as a Health Information Technologist. Admission Updates (Effective Fall 2026) Admission Requirement Updates • No changes to the admission requirements for the 2026-2027 catalog. Application Deadlines | Program Start Term | Application Open | Application Close | Term Start Date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fall 2026 | May 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 | August 24, 2026 | | Program Location & Delivery Format | | --- | | Students admitted to the HIT program will have a hybrid schedule. Lecture will be completed in an online format. Practicum experiences take place at affiliated healthcare agencies throughout Central Florida. International students on F-1 status are not eligible to apply for this program because classes are offered primarily online. | Complete Before Submitting the Secondary Health Sciences Application | Item | Details | | --- | --- | | Attend an Allied Health Information Session | Virtual and in-person Allied Health Information Sessions are offered each term to review program requirements. Visit [valenciacollege.edu/HealthInfoSessions](valenciacollege.edu/HealthInfoSessions) for the current schedule, presentation slides, and pre-recorded sessions. | | Review Program
Requirements | Confirm that you meet all program requirements outlined in this guide, including completion of required prerequisite coursework, and minimum overall GPA requirements. | | Confirm Eligibility – Program Participation Requirements | Before applying, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
• Applicants must be 18 or older by the start date of the program
• Eligible applicants include U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents and individuals with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) , Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Refugee, or Asylee status.
• Applicants who are not U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents must have a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for practicum placement purposes.
Please note, graduates must have a Social Security Number (SSN) to be eligible to sit for credentialing examination through the American Health Information Management Association. | | Apply to Valencia College | Submit a Valencia College admission application and complete ALL steps outlined in Steps to Enrollment.
Note: This is the General Admission application and not the secondary Health Sciences application. | | Meet with a Student Success Coach | After applying to Valencia College, students are strongly encouraged to meet with their assigned Student Success Coach early and regularly while completing prerequisite coursework. Ongoing advising support helps ensure all admission and eligibility requirements are met prior to submitting the secondary health sciences program application. | | Submit Transcripts | Submit high school and college transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts must be posted to your Valencia College record before submitting the secondary health sciences program application deadline (recommended 3 months prior) .
Students using credit by exam (such as AP, CLEP, or IB) for prerequisite coursework must request official score reports from the appropriate testing agency.
Transfer students are not considered “first-time-in-college” and are not required to submit a high school transcript. | | Verify Transfer Courses Equivalency (if applicable) | Transfer courses may need to be reviewed for potential course substitution or equivalency. This must be completed before submitting the secondary health science application. | | --- | ---

FAQs

What are the key application deadlines for the HIT program (fall 2026)?

The application opens May 1, 2026, and closes June 1, 2026, for a fall 2026 term start date of August 24, 2026.

What delivery format does admitted HIT students follow?

Admitted students complete a hybrid schedule: lectures are completed online, and practicum experiences take place at affiliated healthcare agencies throughout Central Florida.

What minimum academic and prerequisite requirements are needed to be considered for admission?

Applicants must be in good academic standing and meet the minimum overall GPA of 2.0. Required prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better, including courses such as Medical Terminology (HSC 1531) and Computer Fundamentals (CGS 1060C or CGS 2100C).

Who is eligible to apply, and what documentation may be required?

Applicants must be 18 or older by the program start date. Eligible applicants include U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and certain protected-status categories listed in the guide; non-citizens without permanent residency must have a valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for practicum placement.

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