Adelante Program

Orientation Sessions and Program Requirements

 

How to Join the Adelante Program Community

In order to join the Adelante Program, students are required to attend a 1 hour orientation as part of the membership process. The Adelante Program will reopen Spring 2025 enrollment starting in January 2025. Please stay tuned for orientation dates, expected to be posted in early December.

Program Requirements

All Adelante Program participants need to meet the following criteria each semester during the academic year:

  1. Meet with a Latino Center/Adelante counselor at least twice each semester if you are new to the program. If you are a continuing Adelante student, meet with a Latino Center/Adelante counselor at least once each semester.

    Counseling sessions must be at least thirty minutes to discuss academic planning and/or personal issues.

  2. Attend a minimum of one program activity. Program activities include:

    • Adelante workshops: Workshops with a focus a variety of topics which include discussions on the Latinx community and transfer information to promote personal empowerment and academic preparation. Workshops will be offered during the Fall 2024 session in person and via zoom. We will send out the information about these workshops weekly via email.

    • Adelante Club Meetings (three equals a workshop): In person meetings will be held in the Fall 2024. More information will be sent via email to students when days and times are determined.  For more information about the club, email smcadelanteclub@gmail.com

    • Student Lingo workshops – These interactive workshops can help students achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. Workshops include student activities, links to additional resources, and proof of completion. For more information, access Student Lingo.

Dates to Meet Program Requirements

 You will need to meet your program requirements in the Fall 2024 semester by Tuesday, December 17, 2024 or you may be exited from the program.

 

Contact

For more information about the Latino Center/Adelante Program, email latinocenter@smc.edu or call 310-434-4459.