Apply/Starting Steps

Here is a checklist of the basic steps to get you started

To be eligible, complete the 8^th Grade and be at least 13 years of age

*Only applies to California residents who are physically attending school in California. F1/F2 students and other nonresidents must pay full cost.

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1. Apply to SMC and get an SMC ID Number

You apply to SMC only one time--so long as you do not change schools and you remain a high school student.
Tip: Avoid using temporary school email addresses to prevent delays in receiving your Admissions email.
After applying, login to the SMC student portal, Corsair Connect, to activate your account and to access your SMC student email.
Complete all steps below to enroll in classes.

2. Complete the High School Concurrent Enrollment (HSCE) Application

You must submit a HSCE application every term--one application per term--every term you want to enroll.
Speak with your high school counselor to go over and approve the classes you want to take.
Check the Schedule of Classes for available classes/times (do not search for "Dual Enrollment" classes). Go to the Class Information page to learn more.
Get digital signatures from your parent and high school counselor. School Principle signature required for SUMMER classes only. If either of these individuals cannot sign your application digitally, follow our "Getting Signatures" alternative.
Get a full transcript from your school and turn it in with your HSCE application.
If you attend a homeschool, you will also have to submit an official private (homeschool) affidavit filed with the state for the current academic year.

3. Complete the Placement process if the course you want to take has an English or Math prerequisite

Login to Corsair Connect, click on the "Placement" tab, and follow instructions.
If you place into a higher class than the prerequisite you are trying to meet, you are all set.

4. Submit HSCE Application and a full high school transcript to the SMC Admissions Office

Email your Concurrent Enrollment application as a single PDF document to concurrentenrollment@smc.edu.
It may take up to 5 business days to process the application.
If you have questions, send us an email at the same address, or add yourself to our QLess Line to speak to a staff member.
Check SMC Admissions for office hours.

5. Once admitted, you will receive an email with approved and prescribed courses

Admissions and Records staff will input the courses for which you have been approved into the enrollment system. You will receive an email informing you of this approval and your next steps.
The confirmation email will be sent to the personal email submitted on the original application.
You may self-enroll in pre-approved courses up to 6 units or 2 classes (whichever is greater) per term on or after your designated enrollment date.
If your second class will take you over 6 units, the system will not allow you to add the class. Please email concurrentenrollment@smc.edu with the semester and class section information to enroll in the course. You will be added to the course if space permits.

6. Enroll yourself in classes

Don't miss your enrollment date/time for the best chance to get into classes.
Enroll through your student portal, Corsair Connect.
You can enroll up until when classes start, after which you will need an Instructor Approval Code. Go to our Class Information to learn more.
Your tuition is FREE*, but you must pay other applicable fees (mandatory health fee: $18-$21 per term; student ID card: $13; student representation fee: $2 per term; parking permit, if needed; books/supplies).
Buy your books at the SMC Bookstore.
Attend courses when the term starts. Don't miss the first week!
You are responsible for all deadlines. This is college and a college transcript will be created.