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Welcome to SMC! Applying to the program of your choice is easy.

You’re ready to start working toward your career or advancing in your current position. SMC is ready to get you there!  We offer over 180 degrees, certificates, and transfer options to reach your goals. Credit, noncredit (free), and community education (low-cost) classes and student support services are offered online and in-person.  If you have enrollment questions, join our QLess callback queue (during office hours) for assistance (select Admissions Phone Callback).

Choose the option that best describes you to begin the application process.

 

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Admissions Events

All Events
Dec 24
Jan 1
Winter Break: No Classes or Services
Dec 25
Christmas: Campus Closed

Christmas: Campus Closed

12 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Jan 7
Understanding Fees, Deadlines, and Payments
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Term Application Dates

Term

TERM DATES

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED STARTING

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Fall 2024

August 26, 2024 - December 17, 2024

September 1, 2023

November 15, 2024

Winter 2025

January 6, 2024 - February 13, 2024

March 1, 2024

January 25, 2025

Spring 2025

February 18, 2025 - June 17, 2025

March 1, 2024

May 15, 2025

SUMMER 2025

June 23, 2025 - August 15, 2025

September 1, 2024

July 25, 2025

FALL 2025

September 2, 2025 - December 23, 2025

September 1, 2024

November 15, 2025

WINTER 2026

January 5, 2026 - February 12, 2026

March 1, 2025

 January 25, 2026

SPRING 2026

February 17, 2026 - June 16, 2026

March 1, 2025

 May 15, 2026

Requirements for New Students 

  • Must be 18 years of age or older; or
  • Younger student who has graduated from a regionally accredited high school; or
  • 16 years of age and possessing a "Student Score Report" for passing the California High School Proficiency Examination.
  • Requirements differ for High School  Concurrent Enrollment Students.
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