How to Apply to SMC

Once you submit your online application, you will be issued an Application Identification Number (Application ID#).  You will also be matched with an Admissions Officer who will help you through the rest of the admissions process.  

Please upload all support documents listed below to your on-line application.  Do not mail any documents to Santa Monica College as paper documents will not be accepted.  

• Financial Statement - Sponsor's Official Bank Statement showing a minimum of $26,000 USD to demonstrate applicant can meet SMC's estimated tuition and living expenses.  Further financial information may be required. 
  
• Sample Bank Statement 
• I-134 Affidavit of Support 
  
• Copy of Passport information and expiration page. 
• Transcript of records from last school attended.  If the school was a college, university or high school within the US, official transcripts must be sent directly from the awarding institution to the International Admission Office at SMC. 
• Application Fee -The fee is $75.00  USD and is non-refundable
• Proof of English Proficiency - SMC_ISC_English_Proficiency.pdf - NOT required for admission to Intensive English Program. Applicants with TOEFL score of 500+ or the equivalent will be given preference.
• Essay - One page on why you wish to attend SMC. 
• Transfer-in-form (required only for student transferring from U.S. language institutes, colleges or universities) 
• NOTE: All students must be 18 years old at the time of initial attendance 
  
  Once you have the above information you can click the following link to apply online!
  
  

 

Contact Us
If you have general questions about the admission process or student visas, please contact us at intled@smc.edu.