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Come as you are. Thrive in our diverse community. Leave with purpose.
As a minority serving institution, and most recently recognized as a Black Serving Institution, SMC is built around student success — with counseling, tutoring, basic needs support, and identity-based programs for every learner. Whether you're here to transfer, build a career, or start fresh, you'll find people who know your name and resources that meet you where you are.
- Over 200 degrees and certificates
- Guaranteed transfer pathways to UC & CSU
- Affordable tuition and free enrollment for eligible SMC Promise students
- Largest support network
Choose Your Path
SMC welcomes all students
New Students
First time at SMC (including transfers from other colleges).
Returning Students
Coming back to SMC? Welcome back. Reapply here if you've been away 1+ year.
International F1/F2 Students
Apply or transfer your SEVIS record to SMC as an F-1/F-2 student.
Undocumented Students
Undocumented & AB 540 Students — You belong here. Learn how to apply and access in-state
tuition.
High School Concurrent Program
Earn real college credit while still in high school — free of charge.
Noncredit and Adult Education
Free courses to build job skills, learn English, or prepare for a new career.
We Don’t Just Prepare Students — We Empower Them
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.”
Transfer to UC Berkeley in Mechanical Engineering
“SMC taught me resilience, the importance of community, and confidence in my abilities.”
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).
Who Can Apply to SMC?
- Have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent
- Or are 18 or older
- Or will graduate high school soon
- Requirements differ for High School Concurrent Enrollment students.
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Term Application Dates
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Term |
TERM DATES |
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
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Spring 2026 |
February 17, 2026 - June 16, 2026 |
March 1, 2025 |
May 15, 2026 |
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Summer 2026 |
June 22, 2026 - August 14, 2026 |
September 1, 2025 |
July 25, 2026 |
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Fall 2026 |
August 31, 2026 - December 22, 2026 |
September 1, 2025 |
November 15, 2026 |
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Winter 2027 |
January 4, 2027 - February 11, 2027 |
March 1, 2026 |
January 25, 2027 |
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Spring 2027 |
February 15, 2027 - June 16, 2027 |
March 1, 2026 |
May 15, 2027 |
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Summer 2027 |
June 21, 2027 - August 13, 2027 |
September 1, 2026 |
July 25, 2027 |
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Fall 2027 |
August 30, 2027 - December 21, 2027 |
September 1, 2026 |
November 15, 2027 |
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Winter 2028 |
January 4, 2028 - February 10, 2028 |
March 1, 2027 |
January 25, 2028 |
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Spring 2028 |
February 14, 2028 - June 13, 2028 |
March 1, 2027 |
May 15, 2028 |
SMC: The Difference
Experience a smarter, more affordable education at SMC—where innovation, opportunity, and success come together.
Degrees & Certificates
Explore over 200 academic and career paths to turn your passion into your future at SMC.
Financial Aid
Apply for financial aid as early as October 1 and unlock resources to achieve your goals.
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