'Back to Success' Counseling Program

We are dedicated to your success at SMC. We want to assist you in reaching your educational goals. Therefore, we created this workshop for SMC students who were placed on Academic and/or Progress Probation. If you were placed on probation, due to your Fall 2021 grades, please complete this required workshop.

The Workshop is available through your Canvas portal. You can self-enroll, in January 2022, by going to Canvas: https://online.smc.edu/enroll/KFTNR3

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 for you in making the spring semester a successful one.

Questions? Please read below.

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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!

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. 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."

How do I check my SMC grades and GPA?

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

Is this an individual counseling appointment?

When and Where is the workshop?

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. Workshop URL

What do I need for the workshop?

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

If I completed a BTS workshop last semester, do I need to complete this one too?

Contact Information

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!