Dates and Deadlines
Zoo Animal Technology Program Applications Open!
The Zoo Animal Technology Program Application Cycle for the class starting in Summer 2025 has been extended! The new deadline to have your applications in is January 15, 2025. Apply now!
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Review deadlines and notification dates for SF Teaching Zoo program below.
The math requirements for the program have changed as of Fall 2024. See the Zoo Animal Technology program page for the new requirements. Contact the program's academic advisor with any further questions at ZooAdvisor@sfcollege.edu.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
| Classes Start | When to Apply |
|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | July 1, 2024 - November 15, 2024 |
| Spring 2026 | March 1, 2025 - July 15, 2025 |
| Fall 2026 | October 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 |
| Summer 2027 | July 1, 2026 - November 15, 2026 |
| Spring 2028 | March 1, 2027 - July 15, 2027 |
| Fall 2028 | October 1, 2027 - February 28, 2028 |
Admissions Cycle Timeline - Summer 2025
| Timeline | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Deadline to submit application to the Zoo Animal Technology program | November 15, 2024 |
| Admission notifications emailed to selected applicants (Notifications will be sent to student's SF email address.) | December 1, 2024 |
| Deadline for admitted students to accept or decline offers of admission (no enrollment deposit required) | December 10, 2024 |
| Summer 2025 schedule will be available – Zoo Advisor will register students for all courses in the first semester, general education included | April 2025 |
| Tuition and Fees Due | April 28, 2025 |
| Deadline to upload Physician's Approval Form, TB test and Tetanus vaccination records to Canvas | See Assignment in Canvas |
| Zoo Animal Technology Orientation – Mandatory | May 9, 2025 |
| Classes start | May 12, 2025 |
| Zoo Animal Technology Academic Advisement Orientation - Mandatory | May 16, 2025 |