Spring 2024 Class Schedule

Planning Guide and Special Programs

 

Noncredit Career Development and College Preparation

SMC offers free noncredit courses and certificate programs for career development and college preparation for adults 18 and over. Whether you are interested in learning new skills or ready to jumpstart a new career, noncredit courses and programs can help you reach your goals. Noncredit Certificates of Completion and Certificates of Competency programs are designed to help prepare you for college credit courses or to develop skills to enter the workforce. Noncredit certificates are not applicable toward credit certificates or an Associate degree.

For program information, please call 310-434-3399, email noncreditregistration@smc.edu, or visit the website (smc.edu/noncredit).

SMC is offering online, hybrid, and on-ground classes for spring 2024. Students enrolled in noncredit courses will have access to both in-person and remote counseling services via telephone and email. To contact noncredit counseling services and to book an appointment, visit smcnoncredit.youcanbook.me

Malibu Campus Classes

Santa Monica College offers four types of classes at its new three-acre Malibu Campus, located at 23555 Civic Center Way, Malibu, approximately 15 miles from SMC's main campus. Visit smc.edu/malibu to learn more.

  • Credit – Credit classes can be used to earn an Associate degree or transfer to a four-year college or university.

    To enroll in credit classes, you can apply for admission at smc.edu/apply. You must be 18 years old or a high school graduate.

  • Noncredit – Noncredit classes are part of a flexible tuition-free program that offers short-term certificates that can assist you in entering the workforce or continuing your education. We also offer free, open-entry noncredit ESL and citizenship classes.

    To apply or learn more about our noncredit course offerings, , please visit smc.edu/noncredit.

  • Emeritus – The Emeritus Program is a noncredit, free, lifelong learning program offering classes designed for older adults. To enroll, see smc.edu/emeritus for details.

  • Community Education – Community Education is a not-for-credit, fee-based program focused on promoting personal enrichment and professional development. For more information and to enroll in a Community Education class, please go to commed.smc.edu.

General Education Classes

You can build your schedule through the variety of formats we offer such as weekend and short-term classes.

Courses for Special Programs

Intensive English Program

Begin your English studies at Santa Monica College when YOU  are ready!

SMC offers entry dates every month, so you can join the program when it’s convenient for you. The Intensive English Program at Santa Monica College will help you improve your skills in speaking, reading, listening to, and writing English. With a  cost of only $1,000 per month,  it’s easier than ever to improve  your English skills at SMC! For admission requirements and more information, call 310-434-4217 or visit smc.edu/international.

Santa Monica College is #1 in transfers to the University of California, including UCLA!  SMC is an award-winning college with a high transfer success rate, dedicated professors, a comprehensive student support system, and low costs.

Galina Inzhakova, Transfer Student to UCLA
"Coming to a new country, it’s better to start small... SMC really helped! The Intensive English Program is like a little community — you spend a lot of time with other students, and the teachers are right there taking care of you!"