Transient Students

Enrolled Elsewhere

If you are enrolled at another institution but seeking to take transient courses at Santa Fe College, please visit the Office of Admissions Transient Steps to Enroll page.

Enrolled at Santa Fe College (SF)

If you are a currently enrolled SF student and wish to take a course(s) at a different institution for one semester, continue reading below for important information and eligibility requirements:

Before completing your transient application,

  • Contact the institution where you would like to take your course(s) (Host Institution) to determine if there are any deadlines or other requirements that you need to complete first.
  • Ensure your intended Host Institution will be offering the course(s) you would like to take during the term you wish to take them.
  • Confirm that you satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
    • Completed the SF admission application and enrolled at Santa Fe College
    • Have satisfied (or are currently in process for) all SF prerequisites for the intended transient course(s)

Transient Application

SF students seeking to take a transient course at another public institution in Florida must complete a Transient Student Admission Application form online at FloridaShines. If your transient institution is not listed on FloridaShines (typically applies to out-of-state and private institutions), you will instead need to fill out a Paper Transient Application.

On your FloridaShines application, include a comment in the "Student Comments" section of the online form to explain your plans, especially if you already have an approved request and are submitting an additional request because your plans have changed.

NOTE: It may take 7-10 business days for your form to be processed by SF.

If you decide not to proceed with your transient request after an advisor has approved it, you will need to notify SF of your decision and cancel your request* through FloridaShines. Failure to notify SF of your decision to cancel may result in a transcript hold being placed on your account. *The cancellation option is only available in FloridaShines up until your application has been approved by all entities.

Students receiving financial aid should review Transient Student Process for Financial Aid information before submitting a transient application.

Directions for Accessing FloridaShines

  1. Go to Florida Shines website for taking a course at another school
  2. Read the provided information and select "Apply or Check Application Status"
  3. Select "Santa Fe College" from the drop-down menu
  4. Click the “Sign In” button
  5. Fill out the online form (please complete the entire form providing all of the information that is requested)
  6. Read the entire acknowledgment clause
  7. Submit electronic signature, then 'Send'

You should receive email confirmation when your Transient Application has been processed by Santa Fe College and forwarded to your transient institution.