'Back to Success' Counseling Program

If you received an email, but did not complete the workshop by August 27th, you are still welcome to view and complete the workshop. A counselor will then respond to you. The link to the workshop, which uses PowerPoint, is located at the bottom of the page under 'Steps to Complete the Workshop.' Have a great semester! We are here for you.

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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! Here is what 2 students said after attending an in-person session last summer:

"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."

Is this an individual counseling appointment?

When is the session?

Where is the session?

What do I need for the session?

How many workshops am I required to attend? How long is the session?

I ONLY take online courses at SMC. Is there an option for SMCOnline students?

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 BTS Online Workshop
Step 2: Follow the slides in order and read the information on each slide. Some slides have videos.
Step 3: Respond, in detail, to the questions at the end of the workshop.
Step 4: Send your answers to this email address: BackToSuccess@smc.edu A counselor will respond to you via email after you submit your quiz responses.
Step 5: 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.

'Back to Success' Counseling Program

The 'Back to Success' (BTS) Workshop is for SMC students who were placed on Academic and/or Progress Probation.