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

Returning Students

International F1/F2 Students

Undocumented Students

High School Concurrent Program

Noncredit and Adult Education

Term and Application Dates

Term	TERM DATES	SUBMIT APPLICATION STARTING	APPLICATION DEADLINE
FALL 2022	August 29, 2022 - December 20, 2022	September 1, 2021	November 15, 2022
WINTER 2023	January 3, 2023 - February 9, 2023	March 1, 2022	January 25, 2023
SPRING 2023	February 13, 2023 - June 13, 2023	March 1, 2022	May 15, 2023
SUMMER 2023	June 19, 2023 - August 11, 2023	September 1, 2022	July 25, 2023
FALL 2023	August 28, 2023 - December 19, 2023	September 1, 2022	November 15, 2023
WINTER 2024	January 2, 2024 - February 8, 2024	March 1, 2023	January 25, 2024
SPRING 2024	February 12, 2024 - June 11, 2024	March 1, 2023	May 15, 2024

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.