Success and Engagement Center

AB 1705 Update-July 1, 2023

Based on AB 1705 regulations, community colleges cannot require students to repeat English or math courses that they have successfully completed with a C or higher in high school or college. You may be required to repeat a course if your certificate, degree, or transfer requirements deem the course necessary. If you believe you have been placed into a class that you previously passed and are eligible for an update of your placement results, please meet with an SMC Counselor to discuss your options.

Welcome to SMC Success and Engagement Center!

The purpose of The Success and Engagement Center is to assist new students with completing the Guided Self-Placement process for English, ESL and Math. We provide equitable access to information and resources regarding placement, eligibility, course waivers, and prerequisite challenge exams for new and returning students to ensure deeper educational engagement and efficiency in academic success.

Contact

Phone: 310-434-8040
Fax: 310-434-8019

Email: SuccessAndEngagement@smc.edu

Hours

Student Services is open to in-person and online services. Appointments are needed to test with the Success and Engagement Center. Schedule below.

Outside proctoring services have been suspended until further notice.

Location

Student Services Center (SSC) 1st Floor
1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405

How to Complete the English, ESL and Math Placements Process

Login to Corsair Connect
From the menu on the left side, click on "Placement" tab
If you are not showing a placement at this time, please follow the steps to complete the placement process.

Note: You will only be able to complete this process once, so please make sure to answer the questions to the best of your ability.

How do I complete the placement process at SMC.

Login to the Corsair Connect.
From the menu on the left side, click on "Placement" tab.
If you are not showing a placement at this time, please follow the steps to complete the placement process.

Note: You will only be able to complete this process once, so please make sure to answer the questions to the best of your ability.

Login to the Corsair Connect.
From the menu on the left side, click on "Placement" tab.
If you are not showing a placement at this time, please follow the steps to complete the placement process.

Note: You will only be able to complete this process once, so please make sure to answer the questions to the best of your ability.

Login to the Corsair Connect.
From the menu on the left side, click on "Placement" tab.
If you are not showing a placement at this time, please follow the steps to complete the placement process.

Note: You will only be able to complete this process once, so please make sure to answer the questions to the best of your ability.

Login to the Corsair Connect.
From the menu on the left side, click on "Placement" tab.
If you are not showing a placement at this time, please follow the steps to complete the placement process.

Note: You will only be able to complete this process once, so please make sure to answer the questions to the best of your ability.

Sign-Up for Remote Chemistry Testing

To sign up for the Chemistry Challenge, you must have an SMC student ID #
You cannot be enrolled or previously enrolled in Chem 10 course
At this time, all testing is completed online in a virtual environment. Your computer must meet the minimum system requirements to test
All directions and system requirements will be sent to you via email (email you signed up with) prior to your scheduled appointment date

You can study for the Chemistry Challenge exam prior to testing.

If you feel you have completed college-level course at another Institution, you can submit a waiver for review. Please make sure to read the waiver information in its entirety.

Government-Issued Photo ID Required for Testing

Valid government-issued photo identification such as passport, driver's license, state ID, or high school picture ID card, is required for testing.
Undocumented students may present their high school ID, yearbook, matricular/consular ID card, or a financial institution's card having a picture on it.
The Success and Engagement Center reserves the right to ask for a secondary form of ID. A student ID card may be used only as a secondary form of identification.
You cannot assess for a course you are currently enrolled or been enrolled in within the last 2 years. For example: if you are enrolled in an ESL or English class, you will not be eligible to retake the ESL placement test again. Same applies for Chemistry.
All acts of impersonation attempted an impersonation, use of fraudulent ID cards/passports will be reported to the College Police and Student Judicial Affairs for adjudication. College Police will refer all such cases to the City Attorney ’s Office for criminal prosecution.