Counseling Services
A counselor is available to help you select courses, define educational goals, and
find the SMC services you need.
SMC Noncredit Counseling & Support Services
Santa Monica College has announced new actions to help limit the spread of the Corona Virus (COVID-19). We realize that this may cause difficulties for some, but we ask for your patience and flexibility during these uncertain times.
Visit this web page for college updates regarding the Corona Virus: SMC Coronavirus Updates (opens in new window)
Counseling
Counselors are here to help you with your transition to school or work! See a counselor to start your planning now! Counselors can assist you to plan your educational journey whether your dreams are in noncredit ESL, noncredit Career Education, credit, certificate, AA/AS, or your transfer goals! Counselors can also help you prepare for the workforce by offering workshops to help you build your resume, prepare for interviews or find volunteer opportunities!
Counselors will be available certain days in person, as well as over the phone, via email, and video chat. Please refer to the link below for their schedules.
Connect with a Counselor!
Norma Torres-Gonzalez:
310-434-8241 | Email: Torres_norma@smc.edu
Cristina Torres:
310-434-8368 | Email: Torres_cristina@smc.edu
Cynthia Vazquez-Gonzalez:
310-434-8244 | Email: Vazquez_cynthia_i@smc.edu
The SMC Bundy campus has FREE student WiFi from the parking lot; the WiFi log in is your Canvas log in.*
Support Services
Registration and Enrollment Questions
Call: 310-434-3399
Contacts
- Luis Jauregui: Project Manager - Jauregui_Luis@smc.edu
- Nataly Gonzalez: Program Specialist - Gonzalez_Nataly@smc.edu
- Fernando Henriquez: Student Services Assistant - henriquez_fernando@smc.edu
For trouble accessing your SMC canvas account, please contact: StudentITHelp@smc.edu
Noncredit Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Noncredit Counseling Hours:
Noncredit Counseling Summer Hours
Join Our Counseling Workshops:
Noncredit ESL Tutoring:
Join Our Language and Culture Exchange
Language Culture Exchange Information (opens in new window)
Stay up to date with us!
SMC Noncredit Facebook (opens in new window)
Download the SMC Go App: SMC Go App Instructions (opens in new window)
Weekly Food Pantry
SMC Offers a Weekly Food Pantry for students in need, for more information please
visit:
SMC Food Pantry (opens in new window)
Mental Health Resources
SMC Offers Mental Health Resources during these difficult times, for more information
please visit:
Wellness and Wellbeing at SMC (opens in new window)
Job and Career Resources
The City of Santa Monica in collaboration with local community and educational partners has come together to connect local job seekers with local employment opportunities. City of Santa Monica Job Resources
Partnering with Chrysalis, JVS WorkSource, Santa Monica College, Adult Education Center, Hospitality Training Academy and Santa Monica Public Library, the City has assembled online job resources to help Santa Monica residents as they emerge from the pandemic. These community organizations are here to help the community rebound. Resources are grouped into three categories: Employment Preparation/Job Search/Job Retention, Career Training Classes/Programs, and Literacy including Tech Training. Not only are there resources to help residents find jobs but also provide access to free classes and certificate programs to change careers.
SMC HireSMC Network:
Be the first to learn about new internship, jobs, workshops and events, that will help you network and land your dream job! Emails notifications are sent to students based on the majors they select in their registration, however registration allows access to all opportunities.
JVS West Los Angeles WorkSource Center
SMC Noncredit has partnered with JVS West Los Angeles WorkSource Center to help students receive additional employment assistance.