Adelante Program

Orientation Sessions and Program Requirements

 

How to Join the Adelante Program Community

To join the Adelante Program, students must attend a 1-hour orientation as part of the membership process. 

Fall 2025 Adelante Program Enrollment

The fall 2025 enrollment cycle will begin on June 24th. Please note that completion of an orientation is required for participation in the Adelante Program. Additional orientation sessions will be added to this schedule from July to September 2025. This schedule is subject to updates and changes*

Day Date Time Registration Link or Location
Tuesday June 24, 2025 1:30 PM Register for In Person Orientation -Location SSC 290
Thursday June 26, 2025 10:00 AM Register for In Person Orientation - Location SSC 291
Tuesday July 1, 2025 1:00 PM Register for In Person Orientation - Location SSC 290
Wednesday July 2, 2025 11:00 AM On Zoom: https://smc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/L31_GYNIRGCbRM_MslRIlQ
Thursday July 3, 2025 1:30 PM Register for in Person Orientation - Location SSC 290
Monday July 7, 2025 3:00 PM On Zoom: https://smc-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/5fF1_QCKR9KwJ2o8B_4-Tg (opens in new window)

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 Spring 2025 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 Spring 2025. 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 (opens in new window) .

Dates to Meet Program Requirements

 You will need to meet your program requirements in the Spring 2025 semester by Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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.