Registration and Enrollment

Steps to Enroll in a Noncredit Class or Program

1. Fill out the application: SMC Noncredit Application
2. Send the completed application to NoncreditRegistration@smc.edu, with the class you are interested in as the subject line.
   • Continuing SMC students interested in Noncredit Career Education can also register via Corsair Connect.
3. Complete the online Orientation: Noncredit Online Orientation
4. Meet with a counselor to discuss your Student Education Plan (required  for  ESL enrollment).
   • Book a Phone or Zoom Appointment
   • Book an in-person Appointment
   • Select the time and day you would like to make an appointment
   • Fill out your contact information and click "confirm booking"
5. Come to campus to take the intake assessment
6. After you have met with the counselor and completed your intake assessment,  the Noncredit Office will enroll you in your appropriate ESL class(es).

Location & Contact

Noncredit Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Available remotely Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 

SMC Bundy Campus
Noncredit Initiatives
3171 Bundy Drive, Room 112
Los Angeles, CA 90066
310-434-3399

NoncreditRegistration@smc.edu

Contacts

• Luis Jauregui: Jauregui_Luis@smc.edu
• Nataly Gonzalez: Gonzalez_Nataly@smc.edu

For trouble accessing your SMC canvas account, please contact: StudentITHelp@smc.edu

Program Policies

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Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Can not hold F1 Student Visa. All other statuses, including undocumented students are welcome.
• Must be living in California

Fees and Financial Aid

• Noncredit classes are tuition FREE!
• You may be asked to pay for textbooks, materials, or supplies.
• Financial aid is not available for noncredit courses books or supplies.

• Other fee's that are optional may include: Student representation fee ($2), ASB membership fee ($10), or Health fee ($22 Summer/Winter, $26 Fall/Spring).

AB 540 

• SB 68 expands AB 540 to enable students to count years spent at a California Community College and Adult School towards AB 540 eligibility, which helps students qualify for in state tuition and in state financial aid. 
• Undocumented individuals, T and U visa holders, U.S. Citizens and lawfully present that meet the eligibility criteria can apply. 
• To be eligible, students must have 3 full-time years of attendance or attainment in CA either in or a combination of High School, Adult School, Community College in either credit or Noncredit. For Noncredit courses full time attendance is a minimum of 420 hrs/school year. 
• AB540 Guide

Grades and Transfer Credit

• You will receive progress indicator Pass/No Pass grades for noncredit courses; students must receive a Pass for required courses in order to earn a noncredit certificate.
• Noncredit courses do not transfer to other schools, but they help prepare you for college credit courses.