Pico Partnership

Current Program Students

 

Fall 2026 Dates and Deadlines

First Counseling Contact

July 13 - September 25

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 28 - November 6

Meet with a Pico Partnership counselor to discuss progress in reaching educational goals for the term and plan your Winter/Spring 2027 courses in preparation for your priority registration date.

Third Counseling Contact

November 9 - 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 13 - December 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

July 13 - December 18
The purpose of this contact is to enhance your overall personal wellbeing.

Important Dates

JULY 1 - AUGUST 31

CSU filing period for Spring 2027 transfers

AUGUST 31

Fall 2026 semester begins.

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER

Pico Partnership/EOPS Workshops

reservation /sign-up links can be found on the EOPS website www.smc.edu/EOPS.

SEPTEMER 1 -30

UC 'TAG' filing period for Fall 2027 transfers

SEPTEMBER 2

For Cal Grant opportunity, submit 2026-2027 FAFSA or California Dream Act Application by this date.

OCTOBER 1 - NOVEMBER 30

UC/CSU application filing period for Fall 2027 transfer.

EARLY OCTOBER

SMC Scholarships application opens for continuing SMC students. Visit www.smc.edu/scholarships

EARLY NOVEMBER

Pico Partnership Priority Registration period for winter and spring 2027. SEe Corsair Connect for the exact time you can enroll.

DECEMBER 1

Last day to petition to graduate for Fall 2026.

DECEMBER 10 -17

Fall 2026 Semester Final Exams.

  How to Fulfill Your Contact Requirements  

 

Connect with an Academic Counselor

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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VIP Welcome

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11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online
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Author Talk with Lucy Foley

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