Applying for an Academy

Hello Parents and Students ,

Please continue to monitor this page to stay up to date on applying to our (6) academies here at UHS! 

• Academy of Biomed
• Academy of Criminal Justice: NEW for the 26/27 School Year!
• Academy of Culinary
• Academy of Digital Design
• Academy of Engineering
• Academy of Finance

 

Want to attend UHS but your student is zoned for another school?  

Complete the School CHOICE Application

Important Deadline Dates:

• High School Showcase is December 11th, 2025. 

Address: Tommy Lawrence Arena

3150 E New York Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724

• Sneak Peek at UHS on January 14th, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
• Career Academy Application deadline is January 30, 2026.

 

Communicate Declaration of Intent

• Parents will be notified of student application status through the Parent Portal by February 13, 2026.
• The parent Declaration of Intent to accept/decline the offered Academy seat is due by February 27, 2026.

January 30th: DEADLINE to submit applications

 

Parent Process to Apply - VCS Students

Parent Process to Apply - NON VCS Students

Volusia County Schools CTE Application Page

 

VCS-2025SHOWCASEFLYER-PRINT.pdf