Applying to SMC is Easy!
1. Register with OpenCCC: To begin the SMC application, create an account with the OpenCCC application system which moderates the Santa Monica College application You will need a real email address. This address should be your personal email account--not your parent's or that belonging to someone else. If you already have an OpenCCC account, just log in. Once you create your account with OpenCCC you will be issued an OpenCCC ID - this is not your Santa Monica College ID number, proceed with the next steps to complete the application and receive your Santa Monica College ID number.
2. Apply to SMC: Complete and submit your Santa Monica College admissions application. Remember: Creating your OpenCCC account is just the first step - be sure to proceed with the Santa Monica College application once you have created your OpenCCC account. You will receive an application confirmation number the moment you complete the application, keep a record of that number should you need to follow up on the status of your application.
3. Check your Email: You should receive an email from Santa Monica College admissions just minutes after completing the application notifying you of your status. If additional information is required to process your application, you will be notified and asked to provide it for further review. If admitted, you will receive your admissions email, student ID number, and account activation instructions, sent by Admissions & Records within the hour (check junk mail if you did not receive it). If you do not receive a follow up email from Admissions & Records please contact Admissions@smc.edu and provide us your confirmation number for further assistance.
Note: Transcripts from previous schools you have attended are not required for Admission, though you may be asked to provide them should you wish to enroll in a course with enforced prerequisites, or if you are applying for financial aid.
- While Orientation is not required of you as a transfer-in student, you can still complete it using the
guest account option so you are familiar with SMC.
- You may need to complete the course placement process if you intend to enroll in courses requiring a specific math, English, or
ESL prerequisite. Complete it on the "Placement" tab in Corsair Connect. If you have completed applicable prerequisites at another college, and are looking
to attempt the subsequent course at SMC you can request a prerequisite waiver at www.smc.edu/Waivers.
- Education planning is needed to secure an earlier enrollment appointment. Complete your education plan using MyEdPlan or meet with a counselor to help select your classes or to request a preliminary transcript evaluation to determine how your previous coursework may be used at SMC.
- Once you complete all steps above, you will be able to enroll in classes for the term
you applied for. You may enroll on or after your enrollment date and time.
- Find your enrollment date and time, and also enroll in classes on Corsair Connect.
Finish your degree or certificate faster by enrolling in 12-15 units in fall and spring semesters. - Effective Winter/Spring 2022, on-ground class enrollment requires pre-approved proof
of vaccination. Online class enrollment does not require proof of vaccination (details
at Vaccines).
- Review the Schedule of Classes and then enroll on your student portal, Corsair Connect.
- Finish your degree or certificate faster by enrolling in 12-15 units in fall and spring
semesters.
- Review the Schedule of Classes and then enroll on your student portal, Corsair Connect.