Frequently Asked Questions

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• Check out the FAQ below. Instructional videos and other resources provided.
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Application, Enrollment, & Financial Aid FAQ

• How to apply to SMC (CCC Apply + SMC application)​

• High School Concurrent Enrollment – How to apply
  High School Concurrent Orientation Video​

• How to log into Corsair Connect​
• How to view your enrollment date/time​

• How to pay your fees

• How to Add a class

• How to Drop Classes 

• How to find classes that do not require textbooks (OER)​

• How to do guided self-placement (math, English, ESL)​

• How to view and order transcripts​ To view your unofficial transcripts please log into Corsair Connect and find the link in the menu.

• How to choose an Academic and Career Pathway

• How to view the financial aid portal in Corsair Connect

• How to submit your FAFSA through Corsair Connect

• How to buy your books​

• How to get my student ID + AS sticker benefits​

• How to find important semester dates (start dates, end dates, refund, withdrawal dates, etc.)

Technology FAQ

• Do You Need A Chromebook? Reach out to your faculty or special program counselor to request a Chromebook for while you are here at SMC.

• How to add SMC email  account to your phone:  Android and iPhone 

• How to log into Corsair Connect​ 

• How to Log in to Canvas​

• How to reset your password for Corsair Connect/Canvas​ 

• To reset, students must email studentithelp@smc.edu​

• How to Log in to the Campus WiFi

• Where to find Wi-Fi: The SMC Bundy Campus has free WiFi for SMC's enrolled students in the east side parking lot. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 10 p.m. with a permit from campus Parking Enforcement Officer.

• LA County launched an online Wi-Fi locator tool to provide residents with an easy approach for securing internet access.  To use this tool, input your address in the search bar to find locations near you with free internet access and/or information for residential and commercial internet providers serving your area.

• What are the different online learning modalities? What does Flexible, Flexible with Optional Scheduled Meetings, Flexible with Scheduled Exams and Scheduled mean?

Transfer FAQ

• How to Petition – IGETC to transfer, joining graduation, how to get degree/certificates

• How to view and order transcripts​  To view your unofficial transcripts please log into Corsair Connect and find the link in the menu.