If you’re not currently attending SMC, fill out an application for admission online at www.smc.edu/admissions. You can then register for classes online or by phone after your appointment date and time. If you need help at any time, please ask. Our campus is filled with dedicated people who care about your success. Enjoy your classes!
Our Welcome Center helps smooth the way for new students by offering a “one-stop shop” for admission, enrollment, orientation, academic counseling, financial aid, and more. We’ll even take you (and your parents, if you like) on a campus tour, so you’ll know how to find your way around before your first day of classes. The Welcome Center is located on the ground floor of the Student Center, next to the Health Services Center and the cafeteria. No appointment is necessary—all you need to do is just walk in the door!
The SMC Bookstore now offers on-line purchase of class textbooks and other merchandise. You can order on the web, and either pick up the books in the bookstore or have them shipped to your address by United Parcel Service. The web address is http://bookstore.smc.edu/.
You can accelerate meeting your General Education requirements by enrolling in special 8-week sessions. The first session starts August 31, and the second session starts October 26. See the Special Programs section for a complete listing of short-term classes.
SMC has dozens of support labs and centers to assist you. See Information & Policies for a comprehensive list.
The SMC Shuttle provides free, safe, on-time parking day and afternoons, Monday through Thursday. Details and up to date parking and transit information can be found on the Parking Information web page.
OFFICE Hours
Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Hours subject to change without notice. Please go to www.smc.edu/admissions.html for updates.
Enrollment by web or phone
Monday – Sunday: 1:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Web:www.smc.edu (click on “Current Students” or “New Students” and then enter the “Student Self Service System”)
Phone: (310) 434-4333
WHO MAY ENROLL
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 of age or older and submit your “Student Score Report“ for passing the California High School Proficiency Examination,
and you meet the residency requirements (see “Residency link” at Information & Policies) and can profit from the program.
STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Santa Monica College is committed to equal opportunity in all of its academic programs and is in compliance with Equal Opportunity standards as required by Federal and State laws and District policy. SMC COURSES ARE OPEN TO ENROLLMENT AND PARTICIPATION BY ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO THE COLLEGE AND MEETS THE COURSE PREREQUISITES.
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Continuing Students do NOT have to reapply for admission. If you have never attended Santa Monica College (New Student) or have been away for two or more consecutive semesters (Returning Student), you must first:
• File an application for admission online (go to
www.smc.edu/admissions.html);
• Complete the assessment in math AND English (or ESL); and
• At least four weeks before the start of the session,
arrange for transcripts
of previous college work (or high school work, if no college work was completed)
to be sent directly to the Admissions Office.
Copies issued to a student (even if in a sealed envelope) will NOT be accepted.
You will be e-mailed an admission letter. Please review it for information on orientation, assessment, and enrollment.
After your orientation, you will be able to sign up for classes on the date and time of your enrollment by logging onto the Student Self Service System at www.smc.edu/admissions.html or by calling the telephone enrollment line at (310) 434-4333. There is NO need to come to campus to enroll.
International Students
Santa Monica College defines an “international student” as a student attending the College while on an F-1 student visa. The international student application is available at the International Education Center, may be requested by calling (310) 434-4217, or may be downloaded from our website (www.smc.edu/international). For Fall 2009, applications must be submitted by July 1, 2009, for out-of-country applicants and August 10, 2009, for in-country applicants. For the Winter 2010 session, applications must be submitted by November 1, 2009, for out-of-country applicants and December 15, 2009, for in-country applicants.
To maintain F-1 visa status, ALL international students MUST COMPLETE twelve (12) or more units in the Fall and Spring semesters. International students who begin their studies during a Summer or Winter session must complete at least one course during their first session. Summer and Winter sessions are optional for continuing students.
• Students with F-1 visas from other schools may enroll at SMC on a limited basis. Please consult with the International Education Center for more information.
• Students with other types of visas (not F-1) may enroll through the Admissions Office. If you are currently on a B visa, you cannot enroll until you have obtained an F-1 student visa or changed to another visa. Please contact the International Education Center for details.
VeteranS
Santa Monica College is approved as an institution for higher learning for veterans and veterans’ dependents entitled to educational assistance from the Veterans Administration (VA). The College cooperates with the VA in helping veterans. SMC offers academic, career, and transfer counseling, as well as priority enrollment, tutoring, and other services to support veterans in achieving their educational goals.
Students wishing to attend SMC under one of the veterans’ assistance bills must:
• File an application for admission to SMC (go to
www.smc.edu/admissions.html), and follow all the admissions procedures;
• File an application with the VA at
www.gibill.va.gov
for educational benefits;
• Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended to be sent to the SMC Admissions Office (failure to do so may lead to temporary suspension of benefits); and
• Take a printout of your application for VA educational benefits, a copy of your Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD214), and unofficial copies of your transcripts to the Veterans’ Office.
The Veterans’ Counselor will review your documents and assist you in creating an educational plan. Once you have enrolled in classes, you will need to return to the Veterans’ Office and complete paperwork for your benefits. Please see the Veterans’ Counselor for details.
Students with Disabilities
If you wish to use the special counseling services provided through the Center for Students with Disabilities, call (310) 434-4265. The TDD number is (310) 434-4273 Please see the “Center For Students With Disabilities” link listed in the Information & Policies section of this schedule of classes for more information.
Printed SMC materials are available in alternate media upon request. To request publications in alternate formats for disability accommodation, e-mail DSCcontact@smc.edu or call (310) 434-4265. The information published in this Schedule of Classes is also available online (see www.smc.edu/schedules).
Disqualified Students
If you have been disqualified (dismissed) from Santa Monica College for poor academic performance or unsatisfactory progress and you have been away from SMC for one semester or less, you must file a Petition for Readmission in person with a counselor. The counselor will determine whether reinstatement is possible and what conditions you must meet to enroll at SMC.
If you are a disqualified student and you have been away from SMC for two consecutive semesters (one year) or longer, you must file an SMC admission application online (go to www.smc.edu and click on “New Students Apply Online,” then follow the instructions). After you submit your online application, a link to the Petition for Readmission will appear. Click on the link, then fill out and submit the petition. You must also arrange for all transcripts (official or unofficial) to be sent to the Transfer/Counseling Center, ATTN: Readmission Committee, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405.
The decision on your readmission will be sent to you by mail, along with any further instructions.
For information on other requirements for disqualified students seeking reinstatement, see the College Policies, Rules, and Regulations section of the SMC catalog, or contact the Transfer/Counseling Center.
Please see the “College Policies” link listed in the Information & Policies section of this schedule of classes for additional information.
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
The Assessment Center, located in Room 109 of the Liberal Arts building, offers testing services on a walk-in, first-arrival basis Monday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Hours are subject to change, so check our website (www.smc.edu/assessment) or call (310) 434-8040 for up-to-date information. To receive assessment services, you must present a valid government-issued photo identification (e.g., driver’s license, passport, current high school ID, military ID) and have already applied for SMC admission. Note that there may be an extensive wait during heavy testing periods.
Assessment is essential to evaluate your skills and choose the courses that best meet your needs. Assessment is used only to generate placement recommendations, and not to advance students to higher-level courses. If you have questions about the assessment process, please stop by the Assessment Center or consult with a counselor in the Transfer/Counseling Center.
Assessment in English or ESL and in math is mandatory if you are:
• A first-time college student enrolling in more than six (6) units during your first semester at SMC; or
• A continuing student who has not completed the assessment process; or
• Enrolling in an English, ESL, or math course for the first time (even if not a first-time college student);
• Enrolling in courses with recommended English or math preparation; or
• A high school concurrent enrollment student taking courses other than designated activity/performance courses.
Based upon your assessment results, you will receive an English, ESL, or math placement recommendation.
All assessment results are valid for a period of one calendar year. Make sure you enroll in the courses your assessment results qualified you for BEFORE those assessment results expire. Once your results have expired, you will be blocked from enrolling in those courses and will need to retest.
You may be exempt from assessment if you meet certain qualifications. You may also be granted placement and prerequisite waivers—as well as credit—for selected English, ESL, math, and chemistry courses under specific circumstances. Please see our webpage (www.smc.edu/assessment) for an overview, then consult with a counselor at the Transfer/Counseling Center for details.
Please note: Although you may be exempt from assessment, you still must successfully complete—or receive waivers for—any prerequisite courses (or their equivalent) that are required for English, ESL, or math classes. For further information, please consult with a counselor at the Transfer/Counseling Center.
ABOUT YOUR TRANSFER UNITS
Many students use Santa Monica College as the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year college plan. SMC is a leader in transferring students to their junior year at four-year colleges and universities, including the UC and CSU systems. Each of these institutions has a list of courses that must be completed to:
• satisfy general education requirements,
• satisfy lower division pre-major requirements, and
• satisfy elective requirements.
How credit for an SMC course transfers to your future school depends on how that school will accept the course, and how clearly defined your transfer goal is.
Typically, for admission to the UC or CSU system, you will need to complete 60 or more units of study with the appropriate grade point average. However, these institutions also look at how to apply those units to your educational goal (e.g., how many of the units meet your general education requirements, your pre-major requirements, and so on).
Santa Monica College has worked out transfer agreements—called articulation agreements—with most local colleges and universities on how your units of credit transfer to meet your graduation requirements. You can look up transfer information yourself (go to www.smc.edu/transfer or to www.assist.org), but you will find it much easier to talk to a counselor at our Transfer/Counseling Center. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, please call (310) 434-4210.
STUDENT-ATHLETES PLEASE NOTE: A separate set of requirements may apply to you if you plan to transfer with an athletic scholarship. Please see an athletic counselor for a list of these requirements and to arrange for continuous counseling while enrolled at SMC.
HEALTH CARDS
Santa Monica College strongly recommends that any student with a health problem file a “Confidential Health History” card in the Health Services Center. The card alerts instructors to any health concerns/illnesses a student may have, and informs instructors on how to best help/assist the student if an emergency or health-related difficulty occurs during class. Health information is confidential and used only in case of emergency.
ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY
To the best of our knowledge, no programs at SMC are inaccessible, and SMC does not schedule single offerings in inaccessible locations. However, some locations are not accessible to students with specific disability-related access needs. We will relocate classes to accommodate individual students. To initiate this process, please call the Center for Students with Disabilities at (310) 434-4265 voice, (310) 434-4273 TDD, or (310) 434-4272 FAX.
The path of travel from the public bus stops on Centinela to the Bundy and Airport Arts campuses is a steep grade that may be inaccessible for some with mobility limitations. However, the Sunset Ride, an accessible public bus line, stops inside the Bundy Campus.
In addition, the following classrooms have access restrictions:
Airport Arts Campus (2800 Airport Ave.): Rooms 11, 12, 13, 14, 24.
ESL Building: Wheelchair access to restrooms is available with an access key to the staff restroom.
Letters and Science: Rooms 201, 203, 205.
Liberal Arts: Rooms 200, 204, 214, 217, 220, 223, 228, 231, 236, 237, 239, 240, 243.
Access keys are required for elevators when classes are not in session in the Business, Art, and Student Activities buildings, and for the accessible restrooms in the Letters and Science, Art, and ESL buildings. For access-key copies, go to the Center for Students with Disabilities (Room 101 of the Admissions/Student Services Complex) or call (310) 434-4265.
VOLUNTARY FIELD TRIPS DISCLAIMER
Santa Monica College may sponsor voluntary field trips or excursions in which you may want to participate. If you do, according to the California Code of Regulations (Subchapter 5, Section 55450), you are deemed to have held harmless the District and its officers, agents, and employees from all liability or claims which may arise out of or in connection with your participation in this activity.
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION DISCLAIMER
Some SMC classes meet at off-campus locations. Santa Monica College does not provide transportation to these sites, and all transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the student. Although College staff may assist in coordinating transportation or may recommend travel times, routes, caravanning, etc., these recommendations are not mandatory. Santa Monica College is in no way responsible and assumes no liability for any injuries or losses resulting from this non-District-sponsored transportation. If you ride with another student, that student is not an agent of, or driving on behalf of, Santa Monica College.
IMPORTANT: All enrollment is through the web or by phone. You may enroll in any class that has space available until the evening before the second class meeting. Beginning the day of the second class meeting, you must have an Instructor Approval Code—which allows you to enroll from any computer or phone—for each class you wish to enroll in, even if the class has space available. NOTE: The enrollment deadline for online, hybrid, or Arranged Hours classes is the Sunday evening prior to the start of the Fall semester. If the class is full, you will need an Instructor Approval Code.
You may enroll by web or telephone on or after the enrollment date and time assigned to you. (You may view your enrollment date and time through the Student Self Service System at www.smc.edu/admissions.html).
You may enroll through SMC’s website (www.smc.edu) using a home computer. You may also enroll by using computer terminals and telephones at designated times in the Admissions Office lobby and in the library, or by using computer terminals in the Cayton Center (these terminals require a valid A.S. ID card and password).
Please note: SMC no longer has waiting lists. If a course is closed, please keep trying, as it will re-open if space becomes available.
You may enroll by telephone on or after the enrollment date and time listed in your Enrollment Information Letter. Beginning the day of the second class meeting, you will need an Instructor Approval Code to enroll. If the class is full, you must have an Instructor Approval Code. Please note: You may NOT use the phone to enroll in online or hybrid classes.
You may download a Touch Tone Registration Worksheet in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format here. You may download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader if needed here. You may also add or drop classes by phone.
For payment information, see the PAYMENT POLICY section.
You may enroll by web on or after the enrollment date and time listed in your Enrollment Information Letter. Beginning the day of the second class meeting, you will need an Instructor Approval Code to enroll. PLEASE NOTE: If you are enrolling in an online, hybrid, or Arranged Hours class WITH SPACE AVAILABLE, your enrollment deadline is the Sunday evening prior to the week the course begins. If the class is full, you will need an Instructor Approval Code. For online courses, you will need to email the instructor a request for an Instructor Approval Code.
You can enroll from any computer in the Admissions Office lobby, the library, or the Cayton Computer Lab (which requires a valid A.S. ID and password). You may also enroll from home if you have a Internet access.
1. Go to www.smc.edu and click on “Admissions”;
2. Click on “Student Self Service System”;
3. Enter your student ID number and your six-digit password;
4. Follow the instructions provided.
To confirm that the classes you selected have been added, click on “Transaction Receipt” in the menu on the left. If the receipt is correct, print out a copy. You must have this printout to contest any discrepancies.
You may also add or drop classes by web. If you decide NOT to attend a course you have enrolled in, it is YOUR responsibility to officially withdraw from it. Please see the “College Policies” link listed in the Information & Policies section of this schedule of classes for additional information.
For payment information, see the PAYMENT POLICY section.
PLEASE NOTE: You may be eligible to receive some form of financial aid. If so, you should call the Financial Aid Office at (310) 434-4343 as soon as possible. Work Study funds and State Board of Governors (BOG) fee waivers are available for the Fall semester (go to www.smc.edu/financialaid for details).
You can pay your fees by using a MasterCard or Visa credit card at the same site where you enroll. For other payment options, see the “How to Pay” information.
• Early Enrollment is from May 11, 2009, to August 3, 2009, at 10 p.m. During this period, you may enroll on or after the date and time assigned to you. Payment of enrollment and related fees (e.g., mandatory fees and nonresident tuition) is due on or before 10 p.m. on Monday, August 3, 2009. Failure to pay by this date may result in your being dropped from your classes.
• Payment of enrollment and related fees for courses you enroll in on or after Tuesday, August 4, 2009, is due immediately. No automatic dropping of courses occurs, so remember that it is YOUR responsibility to drop any courses you do not wish to continue. If you do not drop the courses by the refund deadline—even if you never went to class—you will be responsible for paying the fees and a hold will be placed on your records until all fees are paid. A hold on your records prevents you from enrolling in future courses at SMC and restricts access to Admissions Office services such as providing transcripts, enrollment verification, issuing diplomas, etc.
• If you need more time to pay, log onto the Student Self Service System BEFORE your payment deadline and follow the “Postpone Your Fees” instructions.
SMC offers students several payment options.
• You may pay fees in cash, by check, by money order, by cashier’s check, or by Visa or MasterCard.
• Nonresident tuition may be paid in cash, or by money order, cashier’s check, or a personal check
drawn on a California bank, in person, at the Bursar’s Office.
You may pay:
• In person at the Bursar’s Office (located north of the Counseling Complex);
• By phone or web using a Visa or MasterCard (web enrollment takes place on a certified secured site, and all data transactions are encrypted;
to pay fees online, log onto the
Student Self Service System, make sure the
correct “school semester”
is selected, and select “Pay Fees Online” from the menu on the left);
• By mailing your check, money order, or cashier’s check (no cash) to Santa Monica College, Bursar’s Office, 1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405; or
• By depositing a check, money order, or cashier’s check (no cash) in the collection chute at the Bursar’s Office.
If you have any credit for any prior transaction(s), the amount will be applied to any owed balance.
Photo I.D.
Take your payment receipt to the Photo ID Station (east of the Bursar’s Office) to obtain your SMC student I.D. card. You will need your card to use the College’s tutoring centers and computer labs, ride free on all Big Blue Bus routes, and purchase tickets for (or attend) certain student events or activities.
All efforts have been made to present complete and accurate fee information. Fees are subject to change without notice. Consult the Admissions website for the latest details.
There are no enrollment, student service, or Health Services fees for Adult Education classes (designated by section numbers of 7000 or above).
PLEASE NOTE: You may be eligible for financial aid. To find out, call the Financial Aid Office at (310) 434-4343 as soon as possible. Work Study funds and State Board of Governors (BOG) fee waivers are available for the Fall semester. Please see Information & Policies for additional information.
All students—resident and nonresident—in graded credit courses must pay an enrollment fee of $26 per unit.
Students in Fall semester credit classes will pay a fee of $46. This fee includes a mandatory $14 Health Services fee, plus the optional $13 for the SMC student I.D. card, and $19 for Associated Students Membership support, both of which provide special benefits (contact the Admissions Office or Bursar’s Office at time of enrollment if you do not wish to pay these fees):
• SMC Student I.D. Card with Picture—Used to check out books from the SMC Library and for attendance credit at campus tutoring centers and course-related labs. You will need this I.D. card AND a current semester enrollment sticker to ride “Any Line, Any Time” FREE on the Big Blue Bus. Go to www.smc.edu/transportation for details.
• Associated Students Membership—Supports SMC’s many student clubs, scholarships, the “Any Line, Any Time” program, and other activities that foster academic achievement, social interaction, and community involvement. For details, see the A.S. webpage (www.smc.edu/associated_students) or stop by the Student Life Office (Room 202 of the Cayton Associated Students Center). Buy your A.S. membership sticker at the Bursar’s Office today!
• Health Services—Free basic health services, information, and referrals by full-time RN; emergency first aid treatment; and free or reduced-cost immunizations.
Students who are both citizens AND residents of a foreign country (including F-1 visa students) must pay additional tuition of $221 per semester unit. Other nonresident students must pay a tuition fee of $190 per semester unit. For residency information, please see the “Residency” link at Information & Policies, visit the SMC website (www.smc.edu), or call the residence clerk in the Admissions Office at (310) 434-4460 or (310) 434-4595.
Some classes require additional fees for materials and supplies. Consult the class listings in this schedule to determine whether any such fees are required. Please note that these fees are NOT refundable.
An on-campus parking decal does NOT guarantee you a parking space. What a parking decal does is entitle you to use on-campus student parking areas on a space-available, first-arrival basis. NOTE: Your parking decal is for ON-CAMPUS PARKING ONLY—it is NOT a residential (street) parking permit.
For parking at SMC’s main campus, you MUST purchase a parking decal for $85 for the Fall semester. This decal provides access to parking lots at ALL SMC campuses. Parking decals may be purchased online through the Student Self Service System. Students who receive benefits under Temporary Aid for Needy Families (TANF) or a general assistance program should contact the Financial Aid Office for a possible parking fee reduction to $10 for the Fall semester.
Parking at an SMC satellite campus—Academy of Entertainment & Technology, Airport Arts, Bundy, or the Performing Arts Center—is FREE for students attending classes there, but REQUIRES A DECAL. Satellite campus decals may be picked up in person or—for a small fee to cover mailing costs—requested online through the Student Self Service System. See www.smc.edu/transportation for details.
Parking at the SMC Olympic shuttle lot is FREE for SMC students and staff. Please consult SMC’s transportation webpage (www.smc.edu/transportation) for the latest details.
Inter-campus shuttle service is FREE (SMC I.D. required). Please consult SMC’s parking webpage (http://www.smc.edu/transportation/) for routes and operating hours.
Handicap Parking: The display of a DMV handicap placard AND an SMC parking decal entitles you to park in any handicap, student, or staff parking space.
Free “Any Line, Any Time” Big Blue Bus
All SMC students with a current semester enrollment sticker on their SMC student I.D. can ride ANY Big Blue Bus ANY time for FREE! Special thanks go to the SMC Associated Students for funding this major expansion of SMC’s transportation initiative—launched in 2007 in partnership with the Big Blue Bus—aimed at improving access to SMC and reducing traffic, noise, and air pollution in the community.
See www.smc.edu/transportation for details.
Withdrawal Refund Schedule
Please see Information & Policies for information on withdrawal refunds.
The California community college system is funded by the State of California. Students who meet state residency requirements pay an enrollment fee. However, students who receive Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF), Social Security Income (SSI), or General Relief (GR), or whose income meets specific criteria may qualify for a BOG Fee Waiver to cover certain costs associated with enrollment. The BOG Fee Waiver, however, will NOT cover the Health Services fee or the Associated Students membership fee. Before starting enrollment procedures, please contact the Financial Aid Office (or review the information at www.smc.edu/financialaid) to determine your eligibility for a BOG Fee Waiver.
Santa Monica College also offers other types of financial assistance, including both federal and state financial aid to help pay some of the basic costs of living while attending college. Many of these financial aid programs have early deadlines and require time to review applications, so be sure to start the financial aid process as soon as possible.
If you feel that you need financial aid to help you achieve your educational goals, stop by the Financial Aid Office, which is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (hours subject to change without notice). For additional information, please see the Financial Aid Office’s website at www.smc.edu/financialaid or call the office at (310) 434-4343.
Santa Monica College offers many campus services to assist and support you. For details about these services, see Information & Policies for additional information or visit the SMC website (www.smc.edu).
Library. Research assistance and extensive collection of traditional, online, and multimedia resources.
Tutoring Centers. Centers specializing in math, science, humanities, modern languages, business, ESL, reading, and writing offer free tutoring services.
Computer Labs. Specialized labs and classrooms with personal computers for student use.
Center for Students with Disabilities. Specialized support programs, including the High Tech Training Center.
Transfer/Counseling Center. Assists and advises students on educational plans and goals, and provides specialized services for transfers to four-year institutions.
Career Services Center. Helps students sort out aptitudes and interests to determine possible careers to pursue, and works to place students in on- and off-campus jobs.
African American Collegian Center. Specialized support and outreach programs for African American students.
Latino Center. Specialized support and outreach programs for Latino students.
International Education Center. Specialized assistance for international students, academic and transfer counseling, and study abroad programs.
Bookstore. Books, supplies, special orders, and buybacks.
Health Services. Free and low-cost health services.
Food Services. Food court and specialty snack shops.
Art Gallery. Professional guest artist and student exhibits.
Photography Gallery. Contemporary professional and student exhibits.
John Drescher Planetarium. Public lectures and shows every Friday evening.
Besides the academic and career-preparation courses listed in the main body of this schedule, Santa Monica College offers other programs of study. These include:
SMC CONTINUING & COMMUNITY EDUCATION. Over 450 low-cost classes each semester—for children and adults—in subjects ranging from watercolor techniques to culinary arts, along with lectures, seminars, and workshops on a variety of topics. Professional certificate and continuing education programs and seminars. Free English as a Second Language (ESL) and other noncredit adult education classes. See commed.smc.edu or call (310) 434-3400 for information and listings of course offerings.
EMERITUS COLLEGE. Over 160 free, noncredit courses each semester in a broad range of topics for older adults. Classes are held in a variety of locations and serve more than 3,400 seniors annually. Check www.smc.edu/emeritus for program information.