Enrollment Checklist

• You can enroll On or After your enrollment date

• 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!

• Appointments assigned based on our Enrollment Priority Policy.

• Mark important Dates and Deadlines.

You will not be able to enroll until holds are cleared. 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.

On your own

• Thousands of students enroll each term, so being ready early is important.
• Review the schedule of classes ahead of time and have the 4-digit section numbers for your classes handy.
• Use Schedule Planner in Corsair Connect to prepare your perfect schedule.
• Have some backup classes--just in case.

Connect with a Counselor

• 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

• Enroll ONLINE using Corsair Connect On or After your enrollment date. Use the Corsair Connect Guide if you need help enrolling, or check out these enrollment videos.

• For ANY On Ground/On Campus class enrollment, you must have pre-approved proof of full vaccination.

  • Approval must be completed BEFORE enrollment
  • Approval can take up to 14 days to process

  Winter/Spring 2022 Exemption Questions

  ONLY medical, disability, and pregnancy deferral exceptions (with mandatory testing) will be considered

  • Personal or religious belief exemptions WILL NOT be considered
  • Partial vaccinations WILL NOT be accepted

  Online Classes 

  If you ONLY enroll in Online classes, proof of vaccination is NOT required

  • However, if you visit ANY SMC campus or service in person (some appointments required), proof of vaccination IS REQUIRED
• 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.
• Purchase your textbooks online at the SMC Bookstore.

Pay your fees on time!

Did you know students can get dropped from classes for non-payment of fees? TRUE!

• Pay before the deadline, or you will be dropped.
• After the deadline, you must pay the SAME DAY you enroll, or you will be dropped.

Important Reminders

• Use the Corsair Connect Guide if you have questions about adding classes or paying fees.

• Pay your fees Online in Corsair Connect to avoid being dropped for non-payment. If you have questions about payment or fees, contact the Cashier's Office. The Cashier's Office can also issue your student ID!

• Check your Financial Aid if you want to know the status of your award, 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!