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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
• Largest support network

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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.

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.