Enrollment Checklist

You can enroll On or After your enrollment date
You will be emailed and get a text with your enrollment time. Enrollment dates are released the last week of March for Summer and Fall classes, and on the first week of October for Winter and Spring classes.
Check Corsair Connect for your enrollment date and time (use the drop down between the two fingers to change the term). Set a reminder on your phone so you enroll on time!
- WATCH: How to view your enrollment date/time
- WATCH: How to log into Corsair Connect
Appointments assigned based on our Enrollment Priority Policy.
Mark important Dates and Deadlines.

Most Holds will prevent you from enrolling in classes.
Take care of holds before your enrollment date.
If you have a hold, a message will appear when you log in to Corsair Connect. Read the instructions carefully on how to remove the hold. You can also visit the Resolving Holds webpage for instructions and department to contact.

Select classes based on your education plan, major, transfer plans, etc.
Check Program Maps to find out classes you need to an SMC degree/certificate.
Review the schedule of classes ahead of time and write down the 4-digit section numbers for your classes.
Use Schedule Planner in Corsair Connect to prepare your perfect schedule.
Have some backup classes—just in case.

Visit the Counseling website
- Find the best counseling service to meet your needs
- TIP: Connect early, bookings go quick
MyEdplan
- Every counselor will tell you, use MyEdPlan. This award-winning education planner allows you to set goals and see your progress. You can also send your education plan for review by a counselor. Use the My EdPlan link to log in, see upcoming workshops, and learn more about this amazing tool.

Enroll Online

WATCH: How to Enroll
WATCH How to Add a class
Enroll ONLINE using Corsair Connect On or After your enrollment date. Use the Corsair Connect Guide if you need help enrolling.

If the Class You Want is Closed

Add yourself to the Open Seat Notification List or Wait List for any classes that are full.
Wait Lists open 2 weeks before the semester starts, don't miss it.
After joining either list, availability notifications are sent via email, so check it often—but being on the list does not guarantee you will be able to get in the class. Keep trying!
Purchase your textbooks online at the SMC Bookstore.

Pay in Corsair Connect or in person at the Cashier's Office before the Payment Deadline. Don't risk losing your class for nonpayment.
After the deadline, you must pay the SAME DAY you enroll, or your class will be dropped.
Students confirmed to receive a California College Promise Grant (CCPG) and an SMC Promise award will not be dropped.
SMC will automatically account for an anticipated federal grant or loan you may receive and will apply it toward your fees. This may cover the total cost of your classes. If it does not, you must pay the difference so your class(es) is saved.
When SMC drops classes for nonpayment, we always drop the latest class added and do this repeatedly until there is a $0 balance.
You will receive multiple messages to remind you to save your classes and avoid getting dropped.

Opt-out of the Student Representation Fee in Corsair Connect (go to Enrollment, switch to the appropriate enrollment term, then click on Fees Assessment).
Opt-out of the Student Benefits fee and/or the Students Resource Fee in-person at the Cashier's Office or by emailing cashier@smc.edu prior to the Refund Deadline corresponding to the earliest Refund Deadline for a class you are enrolled in during the term. Be sure to include your full name and student ID number.

Your Financial Aid Status

Check your Financial Aid status or find out when to expect your disbursement. Follow these steps:
1. Log in to Corsair Connect
2. Find the section on the left called “SMC Quick Links”
3. Click “Financial Aid”
If you haven't done so already, apply for Financial Aid. This process can take time, so to get your money as early as possible you should apply as early as possible.
Attending SMC right out of a California high school? Contact the Welcome Center to see if you qualify for 2 years of free enrollment with the Santa Monica College Promise!