You're invited! 
Hey there! We are all so proud that you made it this far– Take it all in. My name’s Ailsa Ortiz(
I-EE-Suh) and I am your student body President! At SMC you have permission to dream
big and drive real change–this is where we all have BIG futures. This chapter at SMC
is your time to try new things, challenge your comfort zone, and find your people
with over 150+ clubs on campus. SMC can be the beginning of finding your voice and
passion. So sign up for events, say hi to your classmates, stop by the bodega, and
REGULARLY meet with your counselors. Discover all the resources SMC provides you and
use them! SMC’s mission is rooted in closing the racial equity gap, if you see something
missing or could be done better, don’t hesitate to step up. Coming from a 1st gen
Latina navigating academia without traditional support, I can tell you this college
is here to support you in turning ideas into action. If you ever feel unsure or alone,
know you have a community here ready to uplift you. Lastly, while I am the A.S. President,
I am also a student just like you! We’re in this together, so if you see me around,
say hi! Welcome to the movement, Welcome to SMC. I can’t wait to see the impact you’ll
have.
Workshops to help you connect to support and resources!
Missed our Online VIP Welcome Day workshops? View recordings of any workshop you missed below!
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DSPS and Your Success Learn about the Center for Students with Disabilities and how to request accommodations and services for your classes to ensure your success at SMC. |
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Prep for Success: How to Get an A in College Classes Hear from SMC professors what to expect from college-level courses and what to do to ensure your success |
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Financial Aid - Show me the money! Learn about the financial aid process, how to get money for college, and avoid the credit card trap. |
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College to Career - Unsure about your Major and/or Career? Join us to learn about major and career exploration strategies that involve getting to know more about SMC's Areas of Interest Communities. |
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Get Involved: Student Life at SMC Hear from students how you can join or start a club, get involved in student government, and volunteer. |
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Admissions, Records, Residency, Verifications- What is that? From application to enrollment; from residency to graduation; from Corsair Connect to SMC GO, Admissions does or hears it all! Come get all your questions answered by expert SMC Admissions staff! |
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This is NOT High School Anymore: What I Wish I Had Known (Real Student Stories) Come hear from current SMC students about some of the things they wish they knew before starting college. Learn tips and tricks that will make your academic journey at SMC successful! |
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Latino Center/Adelante Program The Latino Center & Adelante Program provide a structured counseling and academic experience in order to foster student academic achievement, cultural awareness, and personal growth. |
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Black Collegians Program The Black Collegians Program/Umoja Community at SMC is designed to assist students of African descent in transferring to four-year universities and obtaining their Associate degree. We offer services to help you become academically competitive and to set personal goals. |
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Transfer 101 This workshop will cover the basics of the California community college transfer process. We will focus on transfer to the UC and CSU systems and place particular attention on the partnership (Transfer Alliance Program) between UCLA and SMC’s Scholars Program. Topics will include: transfer requirements, types of degrees available, necessary planning, and SMC programs and resources. |
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SMC Cares! Come learn about all the Basic Needs support available at SMC! Come learn about all the many Basic Needs resources available to you as an SMC student (food, housing, counseling, etc.) |
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Special Programs At SMC to Support You! Learn about the EOPS Suite of programs designed to support low-income, first-generation and educationally disadvantaged students at SMC. We'll share how to get involved with support programs such as EOPS/CARE, CalWORKs, Guardian Scholars, Pico Partnership, DREAM Program and RISING. |
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What Can MOCAN Do For You to Transfer to a University? Men of color, start your network now! Get connected with students, faculty and staff of color and learn how MOCAN (Men of Color Action Network) can support you through your academic journey! |
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SMC Tech You Need to Know Come learn about the variety of technology SMC has in place to support your academic journey! GPS, Direct Connect, Corsair Connect, Canvas, and the SMC GO App. |
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SMC Promise Program SMC Promise Program Workshop: Come learn more about SMC’s Promise Program, where eligible students can have their enrollment fees waived and receive up to $1000 in textbook fees covered if they are first time in college, straight out of a California high school and plan to enroll in college full time. |
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Out of State Student Orientation Out of State Student Orientation Program: Are you new to SMC and coming from another state! We want to welcome you and answer all of you unique questions about transition to California and SMC. Please join us! |
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