How to Apply

Start Your Journey at SMC

Come as you are. Thrive in our diverse community. Leave with purpose.

Welcome Future Corsair! We are excited for you to join our community. Whether you are here to transfer, launch your career, or discover your passion, you will find your place and your people at Santa Monica College. You will find a place that sees your potential and walks with you as you grow. As a proud minority-serving institution, we are committed to making sure every student feels seen, supported, and truly part of this community.

Over 180 degrees & certificates
Guaranteed transfer pathways to UC & CSU
Affordable tuition and free enrollment for eligible SMC Promise students
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Choose the option that best describes you to begin the application process.

New Students

Apply here if this is your first time attending SMC.

Returning Students

If you are returning to SMC after 1 year or more, you will need to reapply here.

International F1/F2 Students

Prospect international students living out-of-country or with visa statuses can apply here.

Undocumented Students

Eligible students under AB540 can apply here.

High School Concurrent Program

If you are currently in high school and want to get ahead on your college career, enroll here.

Noncredit and Adult Education

Apply to our noncredit programs if you are interested in personal and/or professional development.

AMBER MITCHELL

Transfer to Dominguez Hills | Film & Television Production

“SMC provided me with a safe environment to explore and discover what educational path was best for me.”

Emilio M. Bardales

Transfer to UC Berkeley in Mechanical Engineering

“SMC taught me resilience, the importance of community, and confidence in my abilities.”

Tyler Jackson-Zeno

UC Riverside | African American/Black Studies and History

"I was able to find my community in Black Collegians [at SMC]—they helped me find both a family in the program and my authentic self."

Questions?

Join our QLess callback queue (during office hours) for assistance (select Admissions Phone Callback).

Requirements for New Students Taking Credit Courses

Must be 18 years of age or older; or
Younger student who has graduated from a regionally accredited high school or possesses a GED.
16 years of age and possessing a "Student Score Report" for passing the California High School Proficiency Examination, a California Proficiency Program (CPP) Official Score Report, or the equivalent (e.g., a HiSET score report; a TASC [Test Assessing Secondary Completion] score report).
Requirements differ for High School Concurrent Enrollment Students.

Admissions Events

All Events

Dec 9

Holiday Resource Fair

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Cayton Center

Dec 9

Understanding Fees, Deadlines, and Payments

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Online

Dec 10

How to Establish Residency at SMC for Tuition Purposes

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Online

Register for an SMC Admission Application Webinar

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Application Workshops

Term Application Dates

Term	TERM DATES	APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING	APPLICATION DEADLINE
Summer 2025	June 23, 2025 - August 15, 2025	September 1, 2024	July 25, 2025
Fall 2025	September 2, 2025 - December 23, 2025	September 1, 2024	November 15, 2025
Winter 2026	January 5, 2026 - February 12, 2026	March 1, 2025	January 25, 2026
Spring 2026	February 17, 2026 - June 16, 2026	March 1, 2025	May 15, 2026
Summer 2026	June 22, 2026 - August 14, 2026	September 1, 2025	July 25, 2026
Fall 2026	August 31, 2026 - December 22, 2026	September 1, 2025	November 15, 2026
Winter 2027	January 4, 2027 - February 11, 2027	March 1, 2026	January 25, 2027
Spring 2027	February 15, 2027 - June 16, 2027	March 1, 2026	May 15, 2027

Requirements for New Students

Must be 18 years of age or older; or
Younger student who has graduated from a regionally accredited high school; or
16 years of age and possessing a "Student Score Report" for passing the California High School Proficiency Examination.
Requirements differ for High School Concurrent Enrollment Students.