NEW SCHOOL ORIENTATION

Participation in a New School Orientation session is the first step in the application process for entities seeking certification to operate a postsecondary institution in Virginia. 

Each institution is required to have one participant (such as the president, school owner, compliance officer, or senior administrator) attend New School Orientation. If a consultant will be assisting with the certificate application, that individual should attend New School Orientation as well. All participants are required to pay a non-refundable fee of $150 each to attend.

SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE SESSION:

• The morning session for CAREER/VOCATIONAL schools is for postsecondary entities offering certificate programs or vocational training in fields such as information technology, cosmetology, or dental assisting.
• The afternoon session for DEGREE-GRANTING schools is for colleges or universities offering associate's degrees or higher. Note that most degree programs have general education requirements, and such schools much be prepared to demonstrate in their application materials that they have faculty that meet the requirements of 8VAC40-31-140(C).
• The application and regulatory requirements for CAREER/VOCATIONAL schools are very different from those of DEGREE-GRANTING schools. It is very important that you register for and attend the correct session for the type of school you intend to operate.
• Prospective attendees with questions about the correct session for which they should register should contact PPE@schev.edu.