Apply to SMC

Welcome to SMC! Applying to the program of your choice is easy.

You’re ready to start working toward your career or advancing in your current position. SMC is ready to get you there! We offer over 180 degrees, certificates, and transfer options to reach your goals. Credit, noncredit (free), and community education (low-cost) classes and student support services are offered online and in-person. If you have enrollment questions, join our QLess callback queue (during office hours) for assistance (select Admissions Phone Callback).

Choose the option that best describes you to begin the application process.

New Students

Apply here if this is your first time attending SMC.

Returning Students

If you are returning to SMC after 1 year or more, you will need to reapply here.

International F1/F2 Students

Prospect international students living out-of-country or with visa statuses can apply here.

Undocumented Students

Eligible students under AB540 can apply here.

High School Concurrent Program

If you are currently in high school and want to get ahead on your college career, enroll here.

Noncredit and Adult Education

Apply to our noncredit programs if you are interested in personal and/or professional development.

Requirements for New Students Taking Credit Courses

Must be 18 years of age or older; or
Younger student who has graduated from a regionally accredited high school or possesses a GED.
16 years of age and possessing a "Student Score Report" for passing the California High School Proficiency Examination, a California Proficiency Program (CPP) Official Score Report, or the equivalent (e.g., a HiSET score report; a TASC [Test Assessing Secondary Completion] score report).
Requirements differ for High School Concurrent Enrollment Students.

Admissions Events

All Events

Mar 20

Professional Development Day (Campus Closed)

12 a.m. - 12 a.m. Main Campus

Mar 26

Navigating the Admissions Process at Santa Monica College

5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Online

Apr 1

SMC Start Up! - New Date

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Main Campus

Register for an SMC Admission Application Webinar

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Application Workshops

Term Application Dates

Term	TERM DATES	APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING	APPLICATION DEADLINE
Winter 2025	January 6, 2024 - February 13, 2024	March 1, 2024	January 25, 2025
Spring 2025	February 18, 2025 - June 17, 2025	March 1, 2024	May 15, 2025
Summer 2025	June 23, 2025 - August 15, 2025	September 1, 2024	July 25, 2025
Fall 2025	September 2, 2025 - December 23, 2025	September 1, 2024	November 15, 2025
Winter 2026	January 5, 2026 - February 12, 2026	March 1, 2025	January 25, 2026
Spring 2026	February 17, 2026 - June 16, 2026	March 1, 2025	May 15, 2026
Summer 2026	June 22, 2025 - August 14, 2026	September 1, 2025	July 25, 2026
Fall 2026	August 31, 2026 - December 22, 2026	September 1, 2025	November 15, 2026

Requirements for New Students

Must be 18 years of age or older; or
Younger student who has graduated from a regionally accredited high school; or
16 years of age and possessing a "Student Score Report" for passing the California High School Proficiency Examination.
Requirements differ for High School Concurrent Enrollment Students.