Counseling and Transfer Services
Connect with a Counselor
Our counselors are here to advise and help you create an educational plan to reach your goals, whether you want to transfer from SMC to a university, earn an associates degree or certificate, or take courses for personal development. We are here to help you by providing phone, video and limited in-person counseling.
Current Status
Check this space for special hours and closures:
Offices will closed on Friday, March 6th for Department Flex Day and Tuesay, March
17th for Professional Development Day.
Every Wednesday, starting March 11th, our office will open at 10am due to department
meetings.
Please check your Corsair Connect for appointment availability.
Drop-Ins for in-person and callback are always available.
Follow us on Instagram to see live wait times for in-person and callback queues.
Special Programs and Services
For faster counseling service, students enrolled in special programs are encouraged to seek counseling in the other programs before attempting to see a general counselor.
Drop-In General Counseling
Drop-In by phone, in-person, or video
Drop-In Counseling lets you contact a counselor without needing an appointment.
General Counseling by Appointment
Student Services Center, 2nd Floor
1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
General Counseling Office Hours
- Monday:8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday:8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday:8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday:8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Friday:9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More Programs and Services
Student Learning Objectives
- As a result of participating in a counseling session, students will be able to prioritize and articulate the appropriate coursework needed for the subsequent term, according to their stated academic goal.
- Using assessment and transcript evaluation results, students will identify their eligibility for, and the proper sequencing of, English/ESL and math courses leading to their educational goals.
