Fall 2025 Dates and Deadlines
First Counseling Contact
July 14 - September 18
Update a current educational plan each semester with a Pico Partnership counselor. If you have an updated educational plan from another department, a Pico Partnership counselor needs to review it.
Second Counseling Contact
September 22 - October 30
Meet with a Pico Partnership counselor to discuss progress in reaching educational
goals for the term and plan your Winter/Spring 2026 courses in preparation for your
priority registration date.
Third Counseling Contact
November 3 - December 18
The purpose of this contact is to help you prepare for the next term or to make future
plans if you are graduating, receiving a certificate, or transferring.
Career Contact
July 14 – December 20
The purpose of this contact is to help you explore your options or gain real-world
experience whether you are undecided on your major/career or know exactly where you
want to end up.
Wellness Contact
July 14 – December 20
The purpose of this contact is to enhance your overall personal wellbeing.
Important Dates
AUGUST 1 -21
CSU Filing period for Spring 2026 transfers
SEPTEMBER 2
Fall 2025 semester begins.
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER
EOPS/CARE Workshop Series
Attend at least one of these workshops presented during these months. More information along with
reservation /sign-up links can be found on the EOPS website www.smc.edu/EOPS.
SEPTEMBER 1 -30
UC ‘TAG’ filing period for Fall 2026 transfers
SEPTEMBER 2
For Cal Grant opportunity, submit 2025-2026 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by this date
OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30
UC/CSU application filing period for Fall 2026 transfers
EARLY OCTOBER
SMC Scholarships application opens for continuing SMC students. Visit:
www.smc.edu/scholarships
EARLY NOVEMBER
EOPS/CARE PRIORITY REGISTRATION period for winter/spring 2026. See Corsair Connect for exact time you can enroll.
DECEMBER 1
Last day to peitition to graduate for Fall 2025
DECEMBER 16-23
Fall 2025 Semester Final Exams.
How to Fulfill Your Contact Requirements
Academic Contact
Book your academic contact appointment with a Pico Partnership academic counselor
online by completing the following steps:
- Log in to Corsair Connect.
- On the main page, scroll down to SMC Quick
Links on the left-hand side. - Click on Book a Counseling Appointment.
When you are in the booking system, you will be able to sort by Program/Area, Counselor,
Day, and Time. You can also cancel existing appointments and view your appointment
history. Once an appointment is booked, you will receive a confirmation sent to your
SMC student email address.
- Mark your appointment in your personal calendar to remind you to be available during this time.
- Ensure your phone number is updated in Corsair Connect by selecting “Enrollment Services”
Career Contact
Choose 1 of the following options:
Complete 1 meeting with a Career counselor.
Visit Career Services Center website or call 310-434-4337 to book an appointment with a career counselor.
-OR-
Complete 1 FREE StudentLingo* online workshop from the following category:
Career Exploration
- Creating Your College Bucket List: Explore, Experience, Succeed
- Exploring Careers & Choosing A Major
- Mastering The Job Interview
- Maximizing Your College Experience
- What It Takes To Be A Successful Student
- Writing Effective Resumes & Cover Letters
Follow these 2 steps
- Visit www.smc.edu/studentlingo for details and simple registration instructions.
- Submit your Certificate of Completion to PicoPartnership@smc.edu.
-OR-
Attend one SMC Career Services Center or Pico Partnership Career Workshop
- Request the workshop facilitator to email you an attendance verification.
Wellness Contact
Choose 1 of the following options:
Complete 1 meeting with our therapist Julyssa Guevara
To book an appointment please send an email to guevara_julyssa@smc.edu or request an appointment via an academic meeting with your Pico Partnership counselor.
-OR-
Complete 1 meeting with a Wellness counselor.
To book an appointment with a counselor at the Wellness & Wellbeing Center, please fill out this form (opens in new window) .
-OR-
Complete 1 FREE StudentLingo* online workshop from Personal/Life Management list:
- Eating Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Support
- Emotional Intelligence: The Other Key To Academic Success
- How To Achieve Well-Being, Balance & Success
- Mental Health & Suicide: Helping Yourself & Others
- Overcoming Procrastination: Causes & Cures
- Stress Management Techniques
- Setting & Accomplishing Realistic Goals
- Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention: A Title IX Training For Students
- Time Management: Strategies For Success
Follow these 2 steps:
- Visit www.smc.edu/studentlingo for details and simple registration instructions.
- Submit your Certificate of Completion to PicoPartnership@smc.edu.
-OR-
Attend one EOPS or Pico Partnership Wellness Workshop
- Sign up links will be shared via email
Connect with a Career Counselor
Connect with a Wellness Counselor
To be eligible for services, students must be currently enrolled and have paid their
health fees.
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