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, and prerequisite challenge exams for new and returning students to ensure deeper educational engagement and efficiency in academic success.
Due to a staff emergency, there will be no drop-in testing on Tuesday, August 5. We regret the inconvenience.
Contact
Phone: 310-434-8040
Fax: 310-434-8019
Email: SuccessAndEngagement@smc.edu
Location
Student Services Center (SSC) 1st Floor
1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Hours
Monday: Closed*
Tuesday: Drop-In Proctoring In-Person, Tuesdays Only: 9 a.m. (Morning) and 1:30 p.m. (Afternoon)
[closed for lunch]
Wednesday: Closed*
Thursday: Closed*
Friday: Remote Only
*Please email, call, or stop by the Admissions and Records Office and ask for Daisha during the "Closed" days above.
Drop-In Testing Schedule
9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. - Student Arrival and Check-in
Note: Testing begins promptly at 9:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. - Student Arrival and Check-in
Note: Testing begins promptly at 2 p.m.
ESL & Chemistry Proctoring
All proctoring to be done in person, on a drop-in basis on Tuesdays only. Morning session starts at 9 am; afternoon session starts at 1:30 pm. ESL challenge exams require prior approval from the Department Chair.
Outside Proctoring
We no longer offer outside proctoring.
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.