Policy
Per College Rule 7.1, To encourage a safe and secure learning environment for all members of the college community, all applicants for admission or readmission are required to disclose to the college any criminal and disciplinary history. Fewer than 2% of applicants with such a history are denied admission, and over 20% of respondents are provided resources to help them succeed at SF following an interview with the Disciplinary Admissions Committee (DAC). The DAC is charged with developing an understanding of the unique circumstances of each applicant and identifying possible supports for success; the Disciplinary Admissions process serves not as a barrier to access, but rather to help students with a criminal and disciplinary history be successful at the institution. Internal research suggests that students with a history who were provided support through the Disciplinary Admissions process are just as likely to succeed as students without a history.
Find the Disciplinary Disclosure form at Office of the Registrar’s website.
Facts*
Santa Fe College reviews all applicants with a criminal history and admits more than 97 percent of them!
- The review process only takes 2-3 weeks, so students with a criminal record can still start classes soon after applying for admission.
- About 20 percent of applicants with a criminal record are interviewed as part of the admissions process - the rest are approved immediately!
- Interviewees are assessed to determine their risk to the college community, and resources are identified to help them succeed at SF.
*Data provided by SF Office of Student Affairs - 2018