International F1/F2 Students
Study at SMC, one of the best community colleges in California and the United States
Welcome!
We are excited you are applying to Santa Monica College, one of the best community colleges in California and the United States. Study English, earn a degree, prepare to transfer - no matter your goals, SMC has an affordable world-class education and endless possibilities..
Steps to Apply
There are specialized instructions if you are applying as an international student. Please read each step carefully to expedite processing.
Apply to SMC
To begin the SMC application, you must first create an account. Once you have created an account, complete and submit your Santa Monica College admission application.
It takes 4-6 weeks to process international student applications. This does not include the process in your country to obtain your F-1 visa.
Sign up for Information Seminar
Once you are an SMC student, upon arrival to the U.S. you must attend the information seminar. You are required to sign up for the seminar as part of your admission process.
Term and Application Dates
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TERM |
OUT OF COUNTRY APPLICATION DEADLINE |
IN COUNTRY APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR STUDENTS HOLDING VALID F1 VISAS |
|---|---|---|
|
Winter 2025 Session |
November 15 |
December 1 |
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Spring 2025 Semester |
January 5 |
January 15 |
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Summer 2025 Session |
May 15 |
June 1 |
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Fall 2025 Session |
July 15 |
August 1 |
Links and Resources
Contact
International Education Center (IEC)
Student Services Center (SSC) 3rd Floor
1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405
Mon - Thu 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Fri 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Phone: 310-434-4217 and 310-434-4218
Fax: 310-434-3651
For general questions, email: IntlEd@smc.edu
For academic counseling, contact International Counseling
Include your name in any communication via email.
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