Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer 2026
- Summer D 2026
- Summer C 2026
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
- Summer 2027
Campus language
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A
- AAZK
- American Association of Zookeepers, a student organization tied to the SF Teaching Zoo.
- AFC
- Association of Florida Colleges, a professional organization with an active campus chapter.
- ASIA
- Asian Student Identity & Alliance, a cultural student organization.
B
- Building S Dining
- General reference to the various food options located within the Student Service Center.
C
- Cabana
- Cabana Beach, a popular off-campus student apartment complex frequently served by the RTS bus system.
- Caesar
- The name of the college's mascot, a St. Bernard.
- Club Rush
- The semi-annual involvement fair held in the Oak Grove where student organizations recruit new members.
- Coffee 101
- The campus cafe located in the Tyree Library (Building Y) that serves Starbucks products.
- Coffee Shop
- The coffee kiosk/Starbucks location situated within the Building S lobby.
D
- Domino's
- The pizza vendor located on campus within the main food court area.
F
- Food Court
- The main dining area located in Building S, featuring vendors like Subway and La Fortuna.
G
- Gator Engineering
- Refers to the specific academic pathway for students transferring to the University of Florida's engineering program.
- Gator Grad
- A student whose primary goal is to complete their AA at Santa Fe and transfer to the University of Florida.
- Gator-bound
- A term for students enrolled in the SF to UF transfer track.
- GDSA
- Graphic Design Student Association, a professional and social club for design students.
- GNV
- Common shorthand for Gainesville, the city where the main campus is located.
H
- HOSA
- Health Occupations Students of America, a club for students in healthcare programs.
L
- La Fortuna
- A Latin and fusion restaurant located within the campus Food Court in Building S.
N
- NSA
- Nursing Student Association, the primary organization for students in the nursing program.
P
- PTK
- Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year college students.
R
- Redpoint
- Redpoint Gainesville, a student housing community located on the bus route to the Northwest Campus.
S
- SAB
- Student Ambassador Program, a group of students who represent the college at official events and tours.
- Saints
- The official nickname and mascot for Santa Fe College students and athletic teams.
- Saints Share Wear
- The on-campus thrift store where students can get clothing and supplies for free or low cost.
- SF
- The preferred and official abbreviation for the college (students are discouraged from using SFC or SFCC).
- SF Connect
- The internal communication and engagement platform for student clubs and activities.
- SFSS
- Santa Fe Student Senate, the legislative branch of the Student Government.
- SG
- Student Government, the representative body for students located in Building S.
- Spyglass
- Spyglass Apartments, a common off-campus housing choice for students located near the Northwest Campus.
- Subway
- The standard sandwich shop located in the Building S Food Court.
T
- The Bookstore Cafe
- The small snack and coffee area located within the campus bookstore.
- The Coffee Shop
- The La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries Coffee Shop located in the Building S lobby.
- The Crossing
- Santa Fe Crossing, the primary off-campus student housing complex located directly adjacent to the Northwest Campus.
- The Crossings
- Crossing at Santa Fe, the primary off-campus student housing complex located directly across from the Northwest Campus.
- The Enclave
- The Enclave, a student-heavy apartment complex located near the college often used by commuters.
- The Food Court
- The central dining area in Building S featuring various fast-food options like Subway and Domino's.
- The Northwest Campus
- The term used to distinguish the main Gainesville campus from the various satellite centers.
- The Planetarium
- The Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, a popular campus landmark and educational site.
- The Porch
- The outdoor seating and gathering area immediately outside Building S, a primary social spot.
- The Rock
- A large, frequently repainted boulder in the center of campus used for student announcements and club promotion.
- The Track
- The fitness trail that circles the perimeter of the Northwest Campus.
- The Wynwood
- A common off-campus housing choice for students, formerly known as Gainesville Place.
- The Zoo
- Common shorthand for the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, a premier facility on the Northwest Campus.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Building F
- The Robertson Administration Building, where many administrative offices are located.
- Building L
- The Lawrence W. Tyree Library, the main academic resource center on campus.
- Building R
- The Lawrence W. Tyree Library, the main campus library.
- Building S
- The Student Life building, housing the Food Court, Student Government, and the Student Engagement Center.
- Building V
- The Fine Arts Hall, the primary venue for performances and arts education.
- Building WA
- The campus fitness center and gymnasium.
- Building Y
- The Lawrence W. Tyree Library and Learning Commons.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used for all online course materials and grade tracking.
- coffee_101
- Coffee 101
- coffee_101_caf
- Coffee 101 Café
- Degree Audit
- The online tool within eSantaFe used to track progress toward graduation requirements.
- eSantaFe
- The primary online student portal used for registration, financial aid, and academic records.
- Fine Arts Hall
- The main performance venue for theater, music, and dance programs.
- Flex Start
- Classes that begin later in the semester than the traditional start date, offering shorter, intensive terms.
- la_fortuna_sf_food_court
- La Fortuna (SF Food Court)
- Late Start
- Classes that begin mid-semester, typically 8-week terms that allow students to add credits later in the year.
- RTS
- Regional Transit System; the city bus service that SF students can ride for free with a valid SFID.
- S-Parking
- Student parking lots, which are free but require a valid student decal.
- Safe Santa Fe
- The official campus safety app used for emergency alerts and reporting.
- Saints Food Share
- The on-campus food pantry program that provides groceries and meals to students in need.
- sf_bookstore_snacks
- SF Bookstore Snacks
- SFID
- The official student identification card, required for library access, the fitness center, and free RTS bus rides.
- subway_restaurant
- Subway Restaurant
- subway_sf_food_court
- Subway (SF Food Court)
- The Hub
- A common nickname for the Student Engagement Center or Building S as the center of student activity.
- The Little School
- The on-campus child development center often used for student-teacher observations and childcare.
- The Oak Grove
- The central grassy lawn on the Northwest Campus used for major events and student gatherings.
- The Planetarium
- The Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, located on the Northwest Campus.
- The Zoo
- The Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, a premier on-campus facility for the Zoo Animal Technology program.
- UF @ SF
- The dedicated center on campus for students planning to transfer to the University of Florida.
- WA
- The Fine Arts Hall, the primary venue for theater, music, and dance performances.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 23, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 43 approved campus terms and 31 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.