Registration and Enrollment

Steps to Enroll in a Noncredit Class or Program

1. Fill out the application: SMC Noncredit Application
2. Send the completed application to NoncreditRegistration@smc.edu, with the class you are interested in as the subject line.
   • Continuing SMC students interested in Noncredit Career Education can also register via Corsair Connect.
3. Complete the online Orientation: Noncredit Online Orientation
4. Meet with a counselor to discuss your Student Education Plan (required  for  ESL enrollment).
5. Come to campus to take the intake orientation & assessment.
6. After you have met with the counselor and completed your intake assessment,  the Noncredit Office will enroll you in your appropriate ESL class(es).

Location & Contact

Noncredit Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Noncredit Initiatives
3171 S Bundy Drive, Room 112
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-434-3399

NoncreditRegistration@smc.edu

Contacts

• Luis Jauregui: Jauregui_Luis@smc.edu
• Nataly Gonzalez: Gonzalez_Nataly@smc.edu
• Fernando Henriquez: henriquez_fernando@smc.edu

For trouble accessing your SMC canvas account, please contact: StudentITHelp@smc.edu

Program Policies

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Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Can not hold F1 Student Visa. All other statuses, including undocumented students are welcome.
• Must be living in California

Fees and Financial Aid

• Noncredit classes are tuition FREE!
• You may be asked to pay for textbooks, materials, or supplies.
• Financial aid is not available for noncredit courses books or supplies.

• Other fee's that are optional may include: Student representation fee ($2), ASB membership fee ($10), or Health fee ($22 Summer/Winter, $26 Fall/Spring).

AB 540 

• SB 68 expands AB 540 to enable students to count years spent at a California Community College and Adult School towards AB 540 eligibility, which helps students qualify for in state tuition and in state financial aid. 
• Undocumented individuals, T and U visa holders, U.S. Citizens and lawfully present that meet the eligibility criteria can apply. 
• To be eligible, students must have 3 full-time years of attendance or attainment in CA either in or a combination of High School, Adult School, Community College in either credit or Noncredit. For Noncredit courses full time attendance is a minimum of 420 hrs/school year. 
• AB540 Guide

Grades and Transfer Credit

• You will receive progress indicator Pass/No Pass grades for noncredit courses; students must receive a Pass for required courses in order to earn a noncredit certificate.
• Noncredit courses do not transfer to other schools, but they help prepare you for college credit courses.