Spring 2026 Dates and Deadlines
First Counseling Contact
January 12 - March 13
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
March 16 - May 1
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
May 4 - June 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
January 12 - June 18
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
January 12 - June 18
The purpose of this contact is to enhance your overall personal wellbeing.
Important Dates
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9TH
Grants/Book Vouchers available for eligible continuing Pico Partnership participants.
FEBRUARY 17
Spring 2026 semester begins.
MARCH - MAY
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.
MARCH - APRIL
CSU and UC Fall 2026 transfer application decisions emailed out to applicants.
MARCH 2
PRIORITY DEADLINE to submit the 2026-2027 FAFSA and California Dream Act Application
APRIL 13-19
SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES: Campus services available.
APRIL 15
Last Day to petition to graduate for Spring 2026
LATE APRIL
PICO PARTNERSHIP PRIORITY REGISTRATION period for SUMMER and FALL 2026. See Corsair Connect for exact time you can enroll.
LATE APRIL
Withdrawing for ALL CLASES and LEAVING Santa Monica College BEFORE this week may require that your REPAY a portion of your financial aid. See Financial Aid Office for verification.
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
Fall 2026 Semester Final Exams.
JUNE 9-16
Spring 2026 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 Vanessa Hernandez
To book an appointment please send an email to hernandez_vanessa02@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.
-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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