'Back to Success' Counseling Program

WHO: This workshop is required for SMC students who were placed on Academic and/or Progress Probation. If you were placed on probation, due to your Spring 2021 grades, please complete the workshop.

The Summer/Fall 2021 Workshop is now available through your canvas portal. You can self-enroll by going to the URL: https://online.smc.edu/enroll/7AJRAD

Once you complete the workshop modules and Action Plan for Success, a counselor will respond to you via Canvas.

We are here for you! We know you will find this workshop helpful, and you will have a successful Fall semester.

What is the purpose of the BTS Workshop?

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.

Does completing a workshop make a difference in my grades for the next semester?

YES! 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 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 with an SMC Counselor. In that session, he stressed the importance of my college transcripts. He let me know 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."

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If I attended a BTS session last semester, do I need to complete this one too?

Steps to complete the workshop

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!

If you are having trouble with the workshop, you may email BackToSuccess@smc.edu and clearly state your issue. Please be patient with us, it could be up to 24 hours before you receive a response from the Counseling Department. Remember, we are here to assist you.