Registration Information

Important Semester Dates

All classes and student support services for the summer session are happening in distance education environments.

Thursday, March 24, 2022Schedule available online at smc.edu/emeritus
Monday, April 25, 2022First day of Registration/Enrollment
Monday, June 20, 2022Summer Session Begins
Monday, July 4, 2022Independence Day (no classes/campus closed)
Saturday, July 30, 2022Summer Session Ends

How to reach us

1227 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Business Hours: Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Telephone: 310-434-4306
Email: emeritus@smc.edu
Web: smc.edu/emeritus

You must enroll every semester. For the Summer 2022 session, you may initially enroll in a maximum of three (3) classes. When classes begin, this cap will be lifted, and you may enroll in additional classes when space is available. Please note: The same enrollment rules apply, so you will not be able to enroll in duplicate sections of the same course or enroll in a class that causes a time conflict.

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New, Returning, and Continuing Students

New Students are students without an SMC Student Identification Number. Returning Students are students who have been away from classes for three or more semesters. New and returning students may register and enroll using either the application form in the back of this schedule or the fillable PDF application at smc.edu/emeritus. Please note that the fillable online application requires a signature before sending the application as an email attachment to emeritus@smc.edu. Applications mailed or placed in the SMC Emeritus mail slot located near the front door of 1227 2nd Street must be received by the Friday before the first day of enrollment. After you complete your registration, you will receive an email with your student ID number, username, and temporary password to activate your SMC online account, along with instructions to follow at smc.edu/activate.

Continuing Students are students actively enrolled in the current semester or either of the previous 2 semesters. Continuing students may enroll online at smc.edu/cc or by using the fillable PDF application available at smc.edu/emeritus or by using a paper enrollment application. At least two weeks prior to the start of enrollment, Continuing Student Enrollment Cards will be mailed to the address on record. At the top of the form, you will find your online enrollment appointment date/time that will rotate to an earlier appointment each semester. For immediate processing, enroll online on your appointment date/time (or anytime thereafter) using the SMC Corsair Connect Enrollment System at smc.edu/cc. If you are not assigned an online enrollment appointment, you cannot enroll online.

If you prefer, you may use the fillable PDF application at smc.edu/emeritus, your Continuing Student Enrollment Card, or the paper application form at the back of this printed schedule, and send all registration materials as an email attachment to emeritus@smc.edu. Only continuing students who received an enrollment appointment may use authorization codes given to them by faculty to enroll in closed classes after the start of the semester. If you receive an authorization code from an instructor for a closed class, enroll in the class online at smc.edu/cc (opens in new window) . If you have not previously activated your SMC online account, you must use your student ID number, username, and password to complete the one-time process at smc.edu/activate.

Online Enrollment System for Continuing Students: Corsair Connect

The online enrollment process at Emeritus takes place through SMC’s Corsair Connect system at smc.edu/cc (opens in new window) . Online enrollment appointments are computer generated and rotate to a previous day each term. Online enrollment gives continuing students the best odds for successful enrollment. Enroll online on your appointment date/time or any time thereafter. Detailed online enrollment instructions are available online at smc.edu/emeritus or in the Emeritus Enrollment Services Office. Emeritus mini computer lab volunteers can assist you with online enrollment when the mini lab is open.

Go to smc.edu/emeritus – click on the helpful links located on the left side of the page for instructions for online enrollment, Corsair Connect, a searchable schedule (to find which classes are open), and other useful information.
Go to smc.edu/cc (opens in new window) – use “Corsair Connect” to enroll online. Make sure you have your SMC/Emeritus student ID number, password, and desired class section numbers available. If you cannot log in or have forgotten your password, please see smc.edu/studentithelp.
The link to the searchable schedule is located EITHER under the “In this section” OR on the left side of the smc.edu/emeritus webpage, depending on whether you are using a desktop computer or a mobile device/Chromebook. Once on the searchable schedule page, select the (1) Semester (e.g. Winter 2021), (2) Class Type (Emeritus), (3) Class Modality (All), and (4) Class Status (Open & Closed). Scroll down and click the “Search” button. A listing of classes will appear below the “Search” button. Click the right arrow at the bottom of the page to access the next set of classes.

Application Form Enrollment

The fillable PDF application form is available online at smc.edu/emeritus. A signature is required before sending the application as an email attachment to emeritus@smc.edu.

If you choose to use the paper application located in the back of this schedule, please scan/take a photo and email with the completed form to emeritus@smc.edu.

Fill out the form completely, sign, date and provide an emergency contact and number on the form.
List courses in priority order. Do NOT enroll in duplicate sections of the same course or classes that overlap in time.
Write “Alt” to indicate your second choice for a better chance of getting a course of your choice.
Write in a personal email address on your enrollment form.

If you cannot email the application form, you may mail or place forms into the SMC Emeritus mail slot located near the front door of 1227 2nd Street no later than the Friday before the first day of enrollment, or your enrollment form will not be processed. All enrollment forms — whether emailed, placed into the mail slot, or mailed — are processed on a daily basis after all the online appointments have expired.

Not Able to Enroll?

If you are unable to enroll because of missing application information, a required instructor code change, unpaid for-credit course fees, a records hold, disqualification status, or any other reason, please contact the Emeritus office for information. If you are unable to enroll due to a closed class, please see the Closed Classes/Wait List section below. If you are having any other enrollment issues, call the Emeritus office at 310-434-4306 for assistance.

Transaction Receipt/Confirmation of Enrollment

If you enroll online, you will not be sent a transaction receipt via US mail. Instead, you must print your transaction receipt through the Corsair Connect online enrollment system. If you have submitted a paper application for enrollment, you will receive a transaction receipt via US mail. If a class you selected is not listed, then that indicates that the class is filled, or that there is a time conflict with another class you enrolled in, or that you tried to enroll in two sections of the same course. The class ID numbers are listed on the upper left of the confirmation/receipt.

Closed Classes / Wait List

For closed classes, if you enroll online, you can add yourself to the wait list by clicking “Wait for a Class.” if you submit a paper enrollment form, you will automatically be added to the wait list. The maximum capacity for a wait list is approximately 30% of the maximum capacity for the class. The wait list is in chronological order, with the student who joined the list the earliest at the top (#1). Once the class starts, instructors will use the wait list as a reference to issue authorization (add) codes or sign add cards/continuing student forms. The wait list will be updated as students enroll in the class or remove themselves from it. When a seat opens up in a class, all active students on the wait list will be sent an Open Seat Notification to their SMC email account. Enrollment for the open seat is on a “first come, first to enroll” basis, so whoever enrolls first gets the available seat. Being on the wait list and receiving an Open Seat Notification does not guarantee an actual seat to anyone. For a better chance of getting the open seat, check your SMC email regularly and register online.

General Information and Enrollment Tips

Courses are free but we gladly accept donations.
Attend the first class or you may be dropped. Regular attendance throughout the semester is expected or you may be dropped from the class.
Low enrollment and low attendance may cause class cancellations.
Only enrolled students may attend and participate in class.

Address Changes

For address changes, either use an address card or make changes online at smc.edu/emeritus In the menu on the left of the page, click on “Corsair Connect (Online Enrollment & SMC Email)” and log in. Then, click the “Enrollment” blue tab/link in the middle of the page. From the left menu, click “Profile/Preferences” and update your address, then press “Submit Changes” at the bottom of the page to save the new information.

Emergency Information Cards

A sample of a course from the schedule:

Sample Class to help with scheduling

The 9000 level section number of the course must be placed in the “section” field on the application form or add card for correct enrollment.

Abbreviation of Days

M = Monday

T = Tuesday

W = Wednesday

Th = Thursday

F = Friday

S = Saturday

MW = Monday & Wednesday

MF = Monday & Friday

TTh = Tuesday & Thursday

WF = Wednesday & Friday

Scholarships/Grants

Scholarships and grants are available for materials or books for students experiencing financial difficulties. Make a confidential request to the Program Coordinator by calling 310-434-4306.

ADA Accommodations

SMC Emeritus students who require ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act) accommodations in order to successfully participate in our unique noncredit older adult program or to sign up for our specialized Pathfinders classes should contact the SMC Center for Students with Disabilities. Santa Monica College makes every effort to make its campus fully accessible to students with disabilities. The SMC Center for Students with Disabilities offers guidance and counseling on admission requirements and procedures, as well as a number of special programs to help students with their academic, vocational, and career-planning goals. In addition, the Center offers specialized equipment, adaptive computer training, and test proctoring, among many other services and accommodations for students who are eligible.

To arrange for ADA accommodation, call the SMC Center for Students with Disabilities at 310-434-4265 or visit smc.edu/disabledstudent.

Statement of Nondiscrimination

The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment and maintains a comprehensive program to ensure that practice reflects these principles. Diversity within the college environment provides opportunity to foster mutual awareness, knowledge, and sensitivity, to challenge ingrained stereotypes, and to promote mutual understanding and respect. The District’s equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination policies are set forth in Board Policies 2405, 2410, 3120-3123, 5220, 5230, and 5530. As set forth in these Board Policies, the District is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in the learning and work environments in accordance with all applicable laws, including, without limitation, California Code of Regulations, Title 5, § 59300 et seq., California Government Code §§ 11135-11139.5, the Sex Equity in Education Act (California Education Code § 66250 et seq.), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000d), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12100 et seq.), and the Age Discrimination Act (42 U.S.C. § 6101).

It is important for students, employees, and others associated with the College to report concerns about possible violations of the District’s policies regarding equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination. If you need information about the District’s policies or need to report a violation of the laws listed above, you should contact:

SMC Human Resources Office, 310-434-4415 or hrinquiries@smc.edu (located on the second floor of the SMC Administration Building, 2714 Pico Blvd), regarding any complaint of unlawful discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual discrimination; or
Eric Oifer, ADA/504 Compliance Officer, 310-434-8912 or oifer_eric@smc.edu (office located in Student Services Center S276) regarding disability discrimination complaints.

El Distrito de Santa Monica Community College tiene el compromiso de crear un ambiente inclusivo y diverso y de mantener un programa comprensivo para asegurarse de que la practica refleja estos principios. La diversdad entre el ambiente colegial provée oportunidad para fomentar el conocimiento, la erudición, y la sensibilidad mutual, luchar contra los estereotipos arraigados, y promover la comprensión y respeto mutual. Las reglas del Distrito sobre igualdad de oportunidades del empleo y de nondiscriminación se disponen en las polisas 2405, 2410, 3120-3123, 5220, 5230 y 5530. El Distrito está comprometido a la igualdad de oportunidades y nondiscriminación en los ambientes de la educación y del trabajo en acuerdo con las leyes, incluyendo, sin la limitación, el Código de las Regulaciones de California Título 5, § 59300 y ss.; el Código de Gobierno de California §§ 11135-11139.5; la Ley sobre Equidad de Sexo en la Educación (Código de Educación de California § 66250 y ss.); el Título VI de la Ley de 1964 sobre Derechos Civiles (42 U.S.C. § 2000d); el Título IX de las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681), Artículo 504 de la Ley de 1973 sobre Rehabilitación (29 U.S.C. § 794); la Ley de 1990 sobre Americanos con Incapacidades (42 U.S.C. § 12100 y ss.); y la Ley sobre Discriminación por Edad (42 U.S.C. § 6101).

Es importante que los estudiantes, el personal y las demás personas relacionadas con el SMC reportan las inquietudes sobre posibles violaciones de las polisas relacionadas a la igualdad de oportunidades del empleo y de nondiscriminación. Si Ud. necesita información sobre las polisas del Distrito o tiene que reportar una violación de cualquier de estas leyes, debe ponerse en contacto con:

La oficina de SMC Human Resources 310-434-4415 o hrinquiries@smc.edu (ubicada en el segundo piso del Edificio Administrativo del SMC en 2714 Pico Blvd.) sobre cualquier reporte de discriminación, incluyendo el acoso sexual o discriminación sexual; o con
Eric Oifer, ADA/504 Oficial de Conformidad 310-434-4182 o oifer_eric@smc.edu (oficina ubicada en la Sala S276 del Centro de Servicios Estudiantiles (Student Services Center) sobre reportes de discriminación por discapacidad.

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