Fall 2025 Class Schedule

Planning Guide and Special Programs

 

Noncredit Career Development and College Preparation

SMC offers free noncredit courses and certificate programs for career development and college preparation for adults 18 and over. Whether you are interested in learning new skills or ready to jumpstart a new career, noncredit courses and programs can help you reach your goals. Noncredit Certificates of Completion and Certificates of Competency programs are designed to help prepare you for college credit courses or to develop skills to enter or advance in the workforce. Noncredit certificates cannot be applied toward credit certificates or an Associate degree.

For program information, please call 310-434-3399, email noncreditregistration@smc.edu, or visit the website (smc.edu/noncredit).

Malibu Campus Classes

SMC’s newest satellite campus sits in the heart of Malibu, serving the educational needs of a vibrant community. The three-acre campus features a two-story building of modern architectural design with state-of-the-art facilities and plentiful outdoor space and ample parking. Nestled between idyllic rolling green hills and the majestic Pacific Ocean, this campus offers an open and expansive learning environment that is truly unique and one-of-a-kind. SMC offers four types of classes at its three-acre Malibu Campus, located at 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, approximately 15 miles from the SMC Main Campus. Visit smc.edu/malibu to learn more.

  • Credit – Credit classes can be used to earn an Associate degree or transfer to a four-year college or university. To enroll in credit classes, you can apply for admission at smc.edu/apply. You must be 18 years old or a high school graduate.

  • Noncredit – Noncredit classes are part of a flexible tuition-free program that offers short-term certificates that can assist you in entering the workforce or continuing your education. We also offer free, open-entry noncredit ESL and citizenship classes. To apply or learn more about our noncredit course offerings, , please visit smc.edu/noncredit.

  • Emeritus – The Emeritus Program is a noncredit, free, lifelong learning program offering classes designed for older adults. To enroll, see smc.edu/emeritus for details.

  • Community Education – Community Education is a not-for-credit, fee-based program focused on promoting personal enrichment and professional development. For more information and to enroll in a Community Education class, please go to commed.smc.edu.

For up-to-date class listings visit smc.edu/malibu or call 310-434-8600

Courses for Special Programs

To find class listings for special programs, go to smc.edu/searchclasses (opens in new window) , select “search options,” and filter by “special programs.”

Intensive English Program

Begin your English studies at Santa Monica College when YOU  are ready!

SMC offers entry dates every month, so you can join the program when it’s convenient for you. The Intensive English Program at Santa Monica College will help you improve your skills in speaking, reading, listening to, and writing English. With a  cost of only $1,000 per month,  it’s easier than ever to improve  your English skills at SMC! For admission requirements and more information, call 310-434-4217 or visit smc.edu/international (opens in new window) .

Santa Monica College is #1 in transfers to the University of California, including UCLA!  SMC is an award-winning college with a high transfer success rate, dedicated professors, a comprehensive student support system, and low costs.

Galina Inzhakova, Transfer Student to UCLA
"Coming to a new country, it’s better to start small... SMC really helped! The Intensive English Program is like a little community — you spend a lot of time with other students, and the teachers are right there taking care of you!"