Overview
Santa Fe College was established by the state legislature in 1965 as a community college to offer wide access to quality higher education for citizens of Alachua and Bradford counties. Learn more about History of the College here .
Santa Fe Junior College Established: The Florida State Legislature established Santa Fe Junior College in 1965 to offer wide access to quality higher education for citizens of Alachua and Bradford Counties.
First Santa Fe College President: Joseph W. Fordyce became SF's founding president until 1971. He made the college into a national model and instilled it with his philosophy: "that all who will may learn."
Buchholz Junior/Senior High School: Santa Fe Junior College opens in the former Buchholz Junior/Senior High School in the fall of 1966. The first year's enrollment was 889 students.
Thomas Hotel leases to SF: The former Thomas Hotel leased its buildings and grounds to Santa Fe Junior College for seven years while its campus was being built across town in west Gainesville.
Little School Opens its Doors: Santa Fe Junior College officially opens the doors to a new child care facility known as "The Little School." The Little School provides a safe, enriched, stimulating and loving learning environment for toddlers and preschool children.