| I'm
currently taking SMC classes
A
good first stop for currently enrolled SMC students is the
Transfer/Counseling Center, located on Pearl Avenue, ½ block
west of 20th Street. SMC Counselors can:
- Help
you create an education plan
- Answer
questions about your current educational goal/s
- Assist
you in dealing with personal and/or school-related difficulties
- Help
you decide which SMC Counseling Programs could benefit you
There
are two ways to see a Transfer/Counseling Center Counselor:
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For quick questions that take 5 minutes or less, Express
Counseling is available throughout the day in the
Transfer/Counseling Center.
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For
more in-depth questions, you can schedule a ½ hour
counseling appointment to meet with a counselor to discuss
your educational goals. To schedule an appointment please
call (310)434-4210.
While
all of our counselors have knowledge about most majors and educational
requirements, some counselors have an area of expertise. To
find if there's a counselor who specializes in your major or
transfer school, please see the "Counseling
Programs, Locations, and Counselors" page.
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I'm
not currently taking SMC classes
If
you are not currently enrolled at SMC and have counseling questions,
there are three ways to contact a Counselor:
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For quick questions that take 5 minutes or less, Express
Counseling is available throughout the day in the Transfer/Counseling
Center, and if you are a new student please meet with a
counselor in the Welcome
Center.
Please note that, because of demand,
counseling appointments are reserved for currently enrolled
SMC students only.
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For more in-depth questions, you are encouraged to go to the Welcome
Center, and participate in New Student Orientation after you
have submitted your SMC
application or preview it by signing on as “Guest”, but
please be aware that this preview will not clear students from
the orientation requirement. This Online Orientation program
is designed to answer all your questions regarding your
specific educational goals and is your first counseling
appointment. It includes information on: services and programs
at SMC; the enrollment process; class schedule planning; the
transfer process to a 4-year university or college; how to be
a successful student; and SMC policies and procedures. To
access the Online Orientation please go to SMC
Orientation.
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“Out-of-State
Students" are encouraged to view the Welcome
Center website, the SMC Frequently
Asked Questions and the Transfer
Center
website for additional information.
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I'm
an International Student (F-1 Visa)
Because
International Students holding an F-1 Visa have very specific
requirements for admission and for academic planning once you
are admitted, International Students should consult the SMC
International Education Center directly at 310/434-4217,
or via email at INTLED@smc.edu.
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