Students will receive an email reminder, via college email, to check official notifications; however, it is strongly advised that all students regularly and frequently check the eSantaFe student portal. Failure to do so may cause students to miss critical information that could impact their status at the college. All students are asked to log onto eSantaFe to register with the Emergency Notification System (ENS) so that information can be readily shared by the college in the event of a crisis. Students may list up to five different ways to be contacted in case of emergency: two voice numbers, two email addresses and one text number.
Admissions Office of Admissions The Office of Admissions is where staff help students with questions or concerns about getting started, admissions advisement, preliminary academic advisement, and assistance with residency, the difference between types of degree programs, and campus tours. Students may submit high school transcripts, test scores, residency documents at the Office of Admissions. In addition, the Office of Admissions is responsible for campus tours, the PASS college readiness program, New Student Orientation, New Student Convocation, and the Student Ambassador Program. Visit the Office of Admissions' website at www.sfcollege.edu/admissions for the Admissions Application and to access forms and additional information.
Admissions Criteria High school graduation (standard diploma), high school equivalency certificate (GED) issued by a state Board of Education, or HiSET score is required for all applicants seeking admission to college credit programs and courses at SF. There are two exceptions:
Non-high school graduates possessing certificates of completion or special diplomas, are eligible to enroll for certain certificate courses only. These students are not eligible for most forms of financial aid. Information about these programs is available at the Office of Admissions.
In the case of a student who is home schooled in Florida, a signed, notarized affidavit submitted by the student's parents or legal guardian attesting that the student has completed a home education program pursuant to the requirements of s. 232.02(4) is required. This affidavit must be accompanied by documentation by the appropriate school board demonstrating that the home school was registered in the county in which the home school was administered. In the case of a home school "umbrella" organization, a final, official transcript must be submitted from the umbrella service in addition to the home school affidavit. Students who were home schooled in a state other than Florida must provide documentation showing the home school program was completed in compliance with their state's rules and regulations.
High School Transcripts
Effective July 1, 2011, the United States Department of Education mandates that institutions must determine if each student's high school diploma is valid and obtained from an entity that provides secondary school education prior to allowing students to receive financial aid.
Final, official high school transcripts, copy of GED, copy of HiSET score, or home school affidavit must be received and processed by the Office of Admissions PRIOR to receiving academic advisement and registering for classes. Exceptions may be made for students who are in specific programs and/or who meet criteria as determined by the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs.
Students who have earned a previous Associate in Arts degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution must submit their final, official high school transcripts before receiving financial aid. Please contact the Office of Admissions for information regarding admission to the college, deadline dates for submission of applications, and all forms necessary for admission to the college: visit the office on the Northwest Campus in Building R, room 101, or call 352-395-7322 or 352- 395-5000; visit our website at www.sfcollege.edu.
Campus Tours Campus tours are offered through the Office at Admissions at 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, and at 2 p.m. Monday, Thursday, and Friday, excluding college holidays. Tours may sometimes reach capacity, so please consult the tour calendar, and schedule your campus tour at www.sfcollege.edu/campus-tours. Large group tours, of parties of ten or 13 | P a g e
