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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
- Largest support network
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.
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."
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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.
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Term Application Dates
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Term |
TERM DATES |
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING |
APPLICATION DEADLINE |
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Summer 2025 |
June 23, 2025 - August 15, 2025 |
September 1, 2024 |
July 25, 2025 |
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Fall 2025 |
September 2, 2025 - December 23, 2025 |
September 1, 2024 |
November 15, 2025 |
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Winter 2026 |
January 5, 2026 - February 12, 2026 |
March 1, 2025 |
January 25, 2026 |
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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, 2025 - 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 |
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.
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