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Discover SMC
At SMC, we offer a smarter kind of college education to make learning a fresh, exciting experience that’s relevant to you…and surprisingly affordable. For 33 years straight, we’ve led the nation in transfers to University of California (UC) campuses — including UC Berkeley and UCLA!
Dates and Deadlines
Fall Classes:
16-week session - August 26
1st 8-week session - August 26
12-week session - September 16
2nd 8-week session - October 21
16-week session - August 26
1st 8-week session - August 26
12-week session - September 16
2nd 8-week session - October 21
Full list of Dates and Deadlines.
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Events Happening at SMC
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