Dates and Deadlines
Applications are open for the Zoo Animal Technology Program Summer 2027 semester! The application is available . Applicants must submit their proof of meeting the minimum requirements to Santa Fe
College by the deadline. Review our How to Apply Website and the placement testing information. Decision letters will be sent to students via their Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Microsoft 365
email address (check your mail here) by November 20, 2026 Need to know sooner? Apply early for a chance to receive an early acceptance! Students
eligible for early acceptance will receive their decision letter by August 31.
Overview
Review deadlines and notification dates for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Teaching Zoo program below.
Upcoming Application Deadlines
| Classes Start | When to Apply |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | September 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 |
| Summer 2029 | July 1, 2028 - November 15, 2028 |
| Spring 2030 | March 1, 2029 - July 15, 2029 |
Admissions Cycle Timeline - Summer 2027
| Timeline | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Deadline to submit application to the Zoo Animal Technology program | November 15, 2026 |
| Admission notifications emailed to selected applicants (Notifications will be sent to student's Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» email address.) | November 20, 2026 |
| Deadline for admitted students to accept or decline offers of admission (no enrollment deposit required) | November 30, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 schedule will be available – Zoo Advisor will register students for all courses in the first semester, general education included | April 2027 |
| Tuition and Fees Due | May 3, 2027 |
| 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 7, 2027 |
| Classes start | May 10, 2027 |