Pico Partnership

Current Program Students

 

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  

 

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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Mar 31
Farmworkers Day: Campus Closed
Apr 2
Author Talk with Valerie Neal

Author Talk with Valerie Neal

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Online
Apr 14
Author Talk with Brad Taylor

Author Talk with Brad Taylor

4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Online