'Back to Success' Counseling Program

• Step 1: Click on the  Workshop URL

• Step 2: Follow the modules in order and complete the Action Plan for Success in the last module.  A counselor will respond to you within your Action Plan after you submit your Plan.  

• Step 3: Have a successful semester and don't forget to speak with a counselor when you have questions!

To provide you with valuable information to help you have a successful semester. In the Back to Success workshop, you will review the Academic and Progress Probation policies at SMC, learn how to calculate your GPA, understand the college’s repeat policy, review the different support services available to you - including Financial Aid, Counseling, Tutoring, and Career Services; and learn how to set realistic goals for yourself that you can use next semester.   

Students who attend a BTS workshop are more likely to get off of probation the next semester than students who do not complete it.  Here is what 2 students:

"I was very busy one semester keeping up with class, work, and family responsibilities. My grades tanked. Still, the Probation letter was a shock. I hadn’t thought much about the Academic and/or Progress Probation policy before, so I didn’t realize I had let my grades get so out of hand. I was ashamed and embarrassed at first. How did I let this happen? After talking with and SMC counselor, I felt a little better. Eventually, I saw that Probation is SMC's way of making sure that everyone is doing okay. I can understand that, and I’m glad this process is there for students when we need it. This experience increased my awareness of policies and expectations, but it also connected me with counselors who helped me figure out how to manage my schedule. I ended up taking a semester off, and that helped me get back on track. Graduation is around the corner, and I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished at SMC.”

"I truly learned from attending a BTS session, and ended up getting 2 As, and 1 B because I realized what time management is and what works best for me. I took a Counseling 20 class which helped me get my whole future in line and helped me realize how important school is. I worked really hard and it made me proud of myself because I realized what I could really do if I just put my mind to it. If I had to do something different next semester it would be to push myself even harder, and now I have even more incentive to do it because my GPA is rising!"

"When I was placed on academic probation for poor grades, I had to attend a BTS session. The workshop stressed the importance of my college transcripts. I understand that it is never too late to change; that I could make up those blemishes (F's) on my transcripts. From that point, I was motivated. I began to work harder, change my study habits, and I just believed that I could be a better student. It wasn't easy. I started from the bottom and just worked my way up."

To view your unofficial transcripts, log-in to Corsair Connect, choose Enrollment Services, choose Student Records on the left-hand side menu, then choose Unofficial Transcripts

How to Check Your Grades

The workshop needs to be completed during the intersession, prior to the start of the regular semester, BUT you have access to the workshop and the counselor ALL semester!

The workshop is located ONLINE only. 

If you have questions about the workshop, or are having trouble enrolling in it, you may email BacktoSuccess@smc.edu

Remember, we are here to assist you!