We will be hosting a variety of online orientation workshops Monday, August 15-Thursday,
August 18th. Friday, August 19th there will be an amazing in-person orientation on the main SMC
campus, featuring workshops, free In & Out Burgers, awesome new-student-SWAG, helpful
campus resource fair, campus tours and MORE!
Attending VIP Welcome is a great way for students to learn about SMC, meet other students
and make valuable connections with SMC's diverse community and programs! Register below, and get an early sneek peak of the event!
Once you register, you'll see the full list of programs. Register early to explore
SMC's resources.
Welcome from Dr. Kathryn Jeffery
Welcome from Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery
How to Register
Get the most out of this virtual new student orientation event!
If you need an accommodation due to a disability to participate in this event, please
contact the Center for Students with Disabilities at dsps@smc.edu or 310-434-4265
at least 5 business days prior to the event.
Estimados Padres: Los invitamos a asistir a un taller para padres llevado acabo en
español. Tomará lugar por internet durante “Welcome Week."
Welcome from your AS President
Welcome to SMC: AS President Welcome
Get Connected. Get Informed.
Ready, Set, SMC GO!
Stay connected with SMC GO, the official app of Santa Monica College. SMC GO is more
than a resource, it’s a journey, full of tips, videos, and ways to keep achieving.
Begin with Start, then Manage your day, Connect to enrich your college experience,
and GO towards your goals. To learn more about the SMCGO App, please visit smc.edu/smcgo
Download for FREE (standard carrier download rates apply)
SMC Promise Program
Free Enrollment and Textbooks!
The Santa Monica College Promise (SMCP) program is a collection of services and benefits
for first-time college students who just recently graduated from high school. To learn
more about the SMCP Program, please visit their website at smc.edu/promise
We want to here from you! Let's us know a little bit about yourself. Share photos,
tag them with our SMC instagram sticker packs, and connect with us on social media!
We want to know more about you and what lead you to join the SMC Family. Share your
story and get an opportunity to be featured on our SMC social media pages!
Free enrollment and up to $1200 in textbook costs covered each year if you're full
time and first time to college out of high school. Find out all the details at this
workshop or by going to www.smc.edu/promise.
From application to enrollment; from residency to graduation; from Corsair Connect
to SMC GO, Admissions does or hears it all! Come get all your questions answered by
expert SMC Admissions staff!
SMC cares about all of our students and we prioritize your support in every way possible.
In this workshop, you will learn the tangible ways that the college is committed to
student success through services and resources designed to support underrepresented
identities and communities. Come learn about SMC’s Student Equity Center; four centers
in one (DREAM and Undocumented Center, Gender Equity Center, Pride Center, Racial
Justice Center,) …a virtual, and soon-to-be physical, space!
This workshop will discuss all the various measures the college has taken to prevent
the spread of COVID-19. Learn about our Road to Recovery (R2R), phased return to campus
plan and basic safety tips to keep you and your community safe!
The SMC Library is here to help you with your research! Come ask librarians questions,
see a website tour, find out where to chat for research help, and be introduced to
our wide array of databases, LibGuides, and videos to help you find the best resources
for your research needs.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is an academic assistance program at Santa Monica College
that provides free out-of-class sessions to students enrolled in specific courses.
In SI sessions, SI leaders engage students in interactive group activities to help
them learn course concepts, prepare for exams, and learn effective study skills. Come
learn more!
In order to succeed academically, both your brain and body need the right amount of
daily nourishment. We are here to support you with access to fresh food. Learn about
free food programs and resources available to all SMC students.
Are you a parenting student and receiving CalWORKs (TANF) benefits from the LA County
Department of Public Social Service? Join this session to learn how the SMC CalWORKs
Program can support your educational journey. Parenting students who are not receiving
CalWORKs but want to learn if they qualify are also encouraged to attend.
SMC student parents may be eligible to receive free child care for their children
from 6-weeks to 5-years-old. Learn more about child care options, eligibility requirements,
and how to get started.
Are you a student from the Pico neighborhood? Learn about the Pico Partnership program,
a collaboration between SMC and the City of Santa Monica, designed to provide educational
support to students from the Pico neighborhood.
Learn about the services offered for undocumented students at SMC, including academic
counseling, immigration legal support, AB540, DACA, financial aid and scholarships.
Coaches will highlight the benefits of joining an athletics team and how to get connected.
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This workshop will provide you with tips to help you successfully navigate your transition
to college in the current environment and to manage stress, test anxiety, mindfulness,
healthy relationships, and much more.
Undecided? SMC offers free Noncredit classes that can help you prepare for your major
or career interest. SMC offers a variety of free noncredit classes ranging from career
education certificates to noncredit ESL and citizenship preparation to help you build
your skills without affecting your GPA or financial aid.
Sustainability is in everything we do! Find out how to get involved through our eco-clubs,
growing food in the Organic Learning Garden, applying for a Student Job, taking a
Student Greening Workshop, attending events, or taking environmental classes.
The STEM Program at Santa Monica College is an academic support program designed to
help traditionally underrepresented students, interested in Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math (STEM) careers, successfully complete their studies at SMC, transfer to a
four year research orientated baccalaureate program, and enter the workforce. Santa
Monica College's STEM Initiatives foster the student skills necessary to excel in
STEM courses.
Learn about the Scholars Program, which provides priority consideration for transfer
admission to universities like UCLA, UC Irvine, Loyola Marymount, and more!
Our International student are such an important part of our learning community! Come
connect and learn about campus resources to support our international students.
Come join us to learn how you can be a part of SMC's award winning, student-run newspaper,
The Corsair. If you're interested in being a reporter, photojournalist, multi-media
content creator, social media content creator and/or an audience engagement guru,
this is the workshop for you!
