Transparent Language

Student Account Setup Instructions

To create a Transparent Language account, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Transparent Language login portal.
2. Select the Sign Up tab.
3. Choose a username—ideally, use your SMC Network Username. You can find it using the Username Lookup form.
4. Enter your first and last name.
5. Provide your SMC student email address (ending in @student.smc.edu).
6. Create a unique password with at least 8 characters, including:
   • One lowercase letter
   • One uppercase letter
   • One number
7. Confirm your password.
8. Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
9. Click Create Account.
10. Choose the language for your course.
11. If your instructor is assigning Transparent Language, provide your Class Code under the Classes tab.

Note: Transparent Language accounts are available only to SMC students enrolled in Modern Languages courses. Accounts will be deactivated at the end of the semester.

Support

The Language Lab Support Desk provides technical assistance and support for Transparent Language and other lab resources.

Students can contact a Lab Support team member via email, phone, or by scheduling an appointment. To receive faster assistance, use your official '@student.smc.edu' or '@smc.edu' email account when emailing a team member.

Language Lab Support Desk

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