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ADMISSIONS

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APPLICATION

MATRICULATION

HOW TO ENROLL

ASSESSMENT

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Who May Be Admitted

You may enroll at Santa Monica College if you:

  • Have graduated from high school, -or-
  • Are 18 years of age or older, -or-
  • Are 16 years or age or older and submit your "Student Score Report" for passing the California High School Proficiency examination.

Who Must File An Application

  • If you have never attended Santa Monica College.
  • If you have not attended Santa Monica College for one or more semesters.
  • Continuing students do not have to apply for admission.

How to Apply for Admission

International Students: please apply through our International Education Center.

Matriculant
Students taking courses leading to degrees or certificates, or wish to transfer to a four-year college or university.
  • File an application for Admissions
  • Schedule time for assessments
    Assessment tests are required to enroll in English or Math Courses unless you meet the exemption criteria.
  • Arrange for transcripts of high school and previous college work
  • Attend Orientation.

Admissions Office will mail you an "Orientation and Academic Counseling Appointment Card."  On the date of your appointment, bring along any materials requested to the place indicated on your card. 
After your orientation and counseling sessions, you will be able to proceed with your enrollment.

Deferred Matriculant
Students who have an Associate in Arts or higher degree or plan to maintain or improve job skills.
  • File an application for Admissions
  • See a counselor if you have questions.
  • Schedule time for assessments
    Assessment tests are required to enroll in English or Math Courses unless you meet the exemption criteria.
  • Attend an orientation session if you are unfamiliar with SMC. 

You will not be required to attend orientation.  But if you would like to attend, please see the list of available dates.
Counselors are available to answer your questions on a drop-in basis from:

Mon-Tue: 8am - 8pm
Wed: 10am - 8pm
Thu: 8am - 8pm
Fri: 8am - 4pm

Disqualified Students

If you have been disqualified at any college, you must complete "Petition for Readmission" in addition to your application.

The decision on your readmission will be sent to you by mail or email, along with any further instructions.

Veterans

If you are eligible for veterans' educational benefits, please see the veterans' clerk in the Admissions Office after completing the application process.

Students with Disabilities

If you wish to take advantage of the special counseling and admissions services provided through the Center for Students with Disabilities, call (310) 434-4265 before beginning admissions procedures.  The TDD number is (310) 452-0273. 

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