Academics

Community Learning

Lifelong Learning in the Community

Explore Class Options

SMC is an integral part of the local community and strives to provide resources to educate lifelong learners. In addition to our academic credit classes, we offer the public a wide variety of other class options.

Academic Credit Classes

No matter what road you're on, Santa Monica College offers over 180 degree and certificate programs to help you get started. Explore our many options.

Community Education

Community Education at SMC offers hundreds of classes to individuals who wish to explore their personal interests or enhance their careers. 

SMC Emeritus (Free)

SMC Emeritus is a unique program offering a broad range of noncredit classes that serve the interests of older adults. 

Noncredit (Free)

Noncredit classes and certificate programs are a great way to build your skills or to help you prepare to reenter the workforce. 

Professional Development (opens in new window)

Our fee-based professional development and continuing education programs and seminars strive to promote career development and professional training and certification.

High School Students

Unlock the doors to your future college success by enrolling at SMC. Don't miss out on this chance to get ahead!

Concurrent Enrollment (Free)

Take SMC classes at SMC

Dual Enrollment (Free)

Take SMC classes at your high school