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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.
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Term and Application Dates
Term |
TERM DATES |
SUBMIT APPLICATION STARTING |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
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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 |
SUMMER 2024 |
June 17, 2024 - August 9, 2024 |
September 1, 2023 |
July 25, 2024 |
Fall 2024 |
August 26, 2024 - December 17, 2024 |
September 1, 2023 |
November 15, 2024 |
Winter 2025 |
January 6, 2024 - February 13, 2024 |
March 1, 2024 |
January 25, 2024 |
Spring 2025 |
February 18, 2025 - June 17, 2025 |
March 1, 2024 |
May 15, 2025 |
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.



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