New and Transfer Students
We meet you where you are.
Your academic advisor is here to help you plan and navigate your academic experience at Santa Fe College. Each semester when you meet with your advisor, you will have the opportunity to clarify goals and provide your advisor with accurate information regarding your interests and abilities. Advisors can provide information about available resources and opportunities specific to your academic, personal and professional goals.
When you meet with an advisor at SF, you can be assured that your information will remain confidential - whether you meet in-person, call or email - according to FERPA guidelines.
First Time in College Students
Academic Plans are general suggestions for when to take your courses to fulfill both your A.A. and current university admission requirements.
Have you chosen the correct degree? If not, follow the steps to change degree prior to scheduling an appointment or meeting with your advisor. If you would like the request to become effective immediately, please choose the current term when submitting your request, rather than selecting a future term.
If you took classes at another college or have AP/IB/AICE/CLEP or other scores that might give you college credit, please submit all transcripts and scores to SF as soon as possible. Your advisor can better assist you when they have complete and accurate information about your academic background.
Understand what your options are for college readiness and the placement testing that can help you start college at the coursework level that is right for you. Learn more about placement testing options.
Students may be impacted by state legislation regarding Developmental Education which went into effect January 1, 2014. View more on Senate Bill 1720 Information website. Please consult with your academic advisor if you are unsure whether you are affected by Senate Bill 1720.
Students who are required to take developmental math, writing, or reading courses must be enrolled in at least one of their developmental education courses in order to be enrolled in college-level courses. Developmental Education students should consult with their academic advisor regarding course options. Developmental Education course options can be viewed at the Developmental Education Registration link in your eSantaFe account.
Transfer Students
If you are a transfer student, we recommend you meet with an academic advisor before choosing your courses. We won't be able to accurately advise you until your transcripts have been evaluated. For more information on college transcript evaluation, visit the Office of the Registrar webpage.
Resources
The Academic Advising department provides Information Sessions to help you make the best decisions for your college plan and success.
How to Register for Classes
Plan early with an advisor about the courses you need, and learn how to register for classes at SF.
Academic Plan Examples
Log in to Canvas for complete course examples suggested each semester in order to stay on track to graduate.
Common Registration Issues
Learn how to resolve common issues relating to registering for classes, including registration holds, permission restrictions and prerequisite requirements.
Course Substitution Request
Learn about the petition process that's required to request a course substitution and/or waiver of A.A. graduation requirements.
Learning Commons Tutoring
Located in the Lawrence W. Tyree Library, tutors can help in various academic subjects, such as math, science, writing, reading, languages and business.
What's next?
Financial Aid
Financial assistance can help cover your educational expenses and related costs.
Career Exploration
Explore resources that help you choose a career goal, major, college, and general life direction.