Admission FAQ

You can recover your Corsair Connect password online. Be prepared to answer two of the "secret questions" you set up when you initially set up your network account. Select "I cannot access my account." Then, select "I forgot my password" and follow the recovery process. You will be asked to answer two of the "secret questions" you selected when you initially activated your network account. If you forgot your answers, you will need to go to the Admissions Office in person to reset your account. You can also email Admissions from your personal email account we have on record. Include a copy your government-issued identification and your SMC ID number.

The District Calendar and the Dates and Deadlines page provide important deadline and holiday information.

You can also take a look at the Class Schedule.

Class Schedule
Classes offered for a specific term are listed in the Class Schedule.

Catalog
Access the most current catalog as well as archived copies from previous years.

Can’t Log In to Corsair Connect
There may be several reasons why you are not able to access Corsair Connect. Make sure you are using the right password (passwords are case sensitive). If that does not work, use the “I cannot access my account” link on Corsair Connect.

Can’t Log In to Canvas Learning Management System
Canvas is the name of SMC’s online course learning management system.

SMC instructors use Canvas for communication, grade posting, material delivery, and testing. Canvas is accessible on and off campus at online.smc.edu.

For any technical support, please visit Canvas.

Change Corsair Connect and Canvas password
You may change your Corsair Connect and Canvas password online. You will need to provide personal information and answer two of the "secret questions" you set up when you initially setup your network account.

To apply to SMC, see the Online Application.

Visit SMC’s campus police department for lost and found information.

You can report a lost item online.

Find your classes in the Class Schedule and enroll through Corsair Connect. For more information, visit SMC Enrollment Guide to find the steps and helpful tips to successfully enroll at Santa Monica College.

For enrolling in person, please visit the Admissions Office.

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• New students & staff ID cards are ready to use!
• Returning students & staff must re-activate cards at the Bursar’s office each semester.

*Remember, you will need your student/staff ID number!

Corsair Connect is the SMC student portal. Corsair Connect allows students to perform a variety of enrollment activities online. Through Corsair Connect students can add and drop classes, check their class schedule, pay fees, access transaction receipts, and more. Students may also access eCompanion, MyEdPlan, Schedule Planner, library resources, etc. Corsair Connect may be accessed with your SMC ID number and password. Access Corsair Connect.