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High School Concurrent Enrollment

If you are currently in high school and want to get ahead on your college career, enroll at SMC!

 

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Welcome!

Register for a Concurrent Enrollment Info Session!

Are you ready to kickstart your college journey this summer and explore your options? Join us at an upcoming online information session to learn more about SMC's High School Concurrent Enrollment program! Discover the endless possibilities and take the first step towards a successful future. Register now and secure your spot! #EarlyCollege #EducationMatters #FutureSuccess

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The High School Concurrent Enrollment program at Santa Monica College allows eligible students to get a "taste" of college by enrolling in college courses while attending high school and simultaneously earn college credit.

Students may select from hundreds of classes and may take these year-round! Best of all, tuition is free for California residents physically attending school in California.

Requirements for Admission 

  • Be at least 13 years of age 
  • Completed the 8th grade  
  • Must have approval from parent, school counselor, and principal (for summer classes)
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Why Enroll?

  • Take courses not offered in high school
  • Take challenging advanced courses
  • Experience personal growth in decision-making and responsibility while developing their future educational plans
  • Save on free college tuition
  • Experience the diversity of college, in the characteristics, ideas and abilities of fellow students and instructors
  • Become SMC's next youngest graduate
  • Enter university with advance standing

Apply

Get a head start today by submitting an application for admission and for the HSCE program!  Click below for a list of all steps leading to enrollment.

Apply Today!

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We also offer a Summer Experience for High School Students! SMC's Summer Experience can help rising 9th–12th-grade students start their pathway to success in college and beyond! Take a course from a variety of amazing SMC summer offerings for FREE!

Term and Application Dates

Term

TERM DATES

SUBMIT H.S. Concurrent Enrollment APPLICATION STARTING

APPLICATION DEADLINE

SPRING 2023

February 13 - June 13, 2023

October 18, 2022

Priority Deadline: January 27

Final Deadline for Late Start Classes with Add Code: April 21

SUMMER 2023

June 17 - August 9, 2023

March 27, 2023

Priority Deadline: May 2

Final Deadline with Add Code: June 23

FALL 2023

August 28 - December 19, 2023

April 10, 2023

Priority Deadline: August 16

Final Deadline for Late Start Classes with Add Code: October 27

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Contact

Help is provided online or by phone. Here is how you may contact us:

  • Join the Admissions & Records QLess line during normal office hours to speak to someone.
  • Email concurrentenrollment@smc.edu​ at any time. Allow 2-3 business days for someone to get back to you.

 

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