Developmental Education and English as a Second Language

regulations. The ISS staff assists international students through each step of the international admissions process including explaining and applying immigration regulations related to educational planning, cultural adaptation, and other areas of concern. Additionally, Santa Fe College is committed to providing open access to all who desire to obtain an academic career, including children of migrant workers, students with DACA status and undocumented students. For more information, visit the International Center in Building S, rom 310, call 352-395-5504, email international@sfcollege.edu, or visit www.sfcollege.edu/iss.

Application Process

Santa Fe College considers any individual who is not a United States (U.S.) citizen or lawful U.S. permanent resident as "international" for purposes of admission. Prospective international students are required to submit all necessary paperwork for admission to the International Student Services office by the application deadlines as described at www.sfcollge.edu/iss. The online application for international admission, international student application checklist, and deadlines for international student admission can be accessed at: www.sfcollege.edu/iss.

F-1 Student Visas for International Students: Santa Fe College is authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enroll nonimmigrant students and to issue nonimmigrant documents to support prospective student requests for the F-1 Student Visa. Prospective international students who obtain admission to Santa Fe College will receive documents and instructions from ISS to support the F-1 Student Visa application process. Contact international@sfcollege.edu for more information.

Check-in Requirement

Prospective/new international students with an F-1 Visa must check in at the International Student Services office (located in S-310) prior to registering for classes. Students must bring original documentation (including valid passport and visa, immigration document, and arrival/entry document) to confirm your nonimmigrant status in the United States.

International Insurance Requirement

All F-1 students at Santa Fe College must be insured by a health and accident insurance plan that meets minimum requirements established by the Florida State University System. SF students may purchase the Santa Fe College international student insurance plan from Insurance for Students (IFS) at www.insuranceforstudents.com/santafe. Alternatively, international students may request a waiver of the mandatory Santa Fe College international student insurance plan by demonstrating enrollment in an alternate health insurance plan that is comparable in health and accident insurance coverage. To obtain an "Alternate Insurance Waiver Form," please visit www.insuranceforstudents.com/santafe.

Developmental Education and English as a Second Language

Developmental Education

College Preparatory, Adult Ed, and ESL Faculty: M. Dicks, A. DiRienzo, J. Falt, T. Fojtik, D. Graziani, D.

Henriksen, P. Kunkel, B. Middleton, S. Murphy, M. Rinehart, L. Severino-Woolsey, C. Sullander-Smith, M. Swope, A. Weigl

In support of academic achievement, Santa Fe College has a Learning Commons that provides academic support in mathematics, reading, writing, and other disciplines. This service is offered to students at all levels. Students may be referred to the Learning Commons by instructors or may seek additional help independently. All tutoring and other Learning Commons supports are free of charge to SF students.

The ESL (EAP) program provides instruction in the spoken and written language for non-native English students. Students participate in small-group instruction and individual practice to develop the English language skills needed to succeed in academic and vocational classes. Listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural adaptation are emphasized.

Degree-seeking students who are required to complete placement testing and whose college entry placement scores are below the state and institutional college level placement scores shall enroll in the appropriate College Preparatory courses prior to enrolling in college level courses.

The College Preparatory courses are:  ENC 0015 - Developmental Writing 1

 ENC 0017 - Developmental Reading and Writing I  ENC 0022 - Developmental Writing 1 and 2  ENC 0025 - Developmental Writing 2  ENC 0027 - Developmental Reading and Writing 2  ENC 0055 - Development Writing  ENC 0056 - Developmental Writing  REA 0007 - Developmental Reading 1  REA 0017 - Developmental Reading 2  REA 0021 - Developmental Reading Compressed Course  REA 0055 - Developmental Reading  REA 0056 - Developmental Reading  MAT 0018 - Developmental Mathematics 1  MAT 0022 - Integrated Arithmetic and Algebra  MAT 0028 - Developmental Mathematics 2  MAT 0055 - Developmental Mathematics  MAT 0056 - Developmental Mathematics  MAT 0057 - Developmental Mathematics Students who fail to earn a grade of C or better are required to re-register for the failed course the following semester.

Students are strongly recommended to enroll in College Composition (ENC 1101) immediately after they complete College Preparatory reading and writing courses. Additionally, students are recommended to enroll in MAT 1033 after they complete MAT 0022 or MAT 0028.

Students shall not enroll for more than three attempts in each College Preparatory course. Withdrawal from a College Preparatory course after the last day to drop and receive a refund will count as an attempt. Since the state will fund only two College Preparatory attempts, students will pay the full tuition cost for the third attempt, which is equivalent to outof-state tuition.

Grades earned in Development Education courses will not count toward graduation. These grades will be included in the students' GPAs and will be included in the calculation of Standards of Academic Progress (SOAP).

English as a Second Language (ESL) English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Non-native speakers of English who place into College Preparatory reading and English are required to register for the ESL (EAP) College Preparatory courses. The courses in this program integrate reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities to prepare non-native speakers of English for college level work.

The ESL (EAP) program consists of the following courses:  EAP 0200C - ESL Communication for College 1  EAP 0220C - ESL Basic Reading  EAP 0240C - ESL Basic Writing  EAP 0300C - ESL Communication for College 2  EAP 0320C - ESL Intermediate Reading  EAP 0340C - ESL Intermediate Writing  EAP 0400C - ESL Communication for College 3  EAP 0420C - ESL College Preparatory Reading  EAP 0440C - ESL College Preparatory Writing Grades earned in ESL (EAP) courses will not count toward graduation. These grades will be included in the students' GPAs and will be included in the calculation of deficit points for the purpose of academic progress.

Students enrolled in College Preparatory ESL (EAP) courses follow the same registration procedures as all College Preparatory students. Students shall not enroll for more than three attempts in any Prep ESL (EAP) course. Withdrawal from one of these courses after the last day to withdraw and receive a refund counts as an attempt.