Dates and Deadlines
Applications are open for the Zoo Animal Technology Program Fall 2026 semester! The application is available . The deadline to submit your application is February 28, 2026. Applicants must submit their proof of meeting the minimum requirements to Santa Fe
College by the deadline. More info. Decision letters will be sent to students via their Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Microsoft 365
email address (check your mail here).
Overview
Review deadlines and notification dates for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 - Fall 2026
| Timeline | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Deadline to submit application to the Zoo Animal Technology program | February 28, 2026 |
| Admission notifications emailed to selected applicants (Notifications will be sent to student's Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» email address.) | March 5, 2026 |
| Deadline for admitted students to accept or decline offers of admission (no enrollment deposit required) | March 10, 2026 |
| Spring 2026 schedule will be available – Zoo Advisor will register students for all courses in the first semester, general education included | April 2026 |
| Tuition and Fees Due | August 2026 |
| Deadline to upload Physician's Approval Form, TB test and Tetanus vaccination records to Canvas | See Assignment in Canvas |
| Zoo Animal Technology Orientation – Mandatory | August 13, 2026 |
| Classes start | August 17, 2026 |