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Why SMC is your best choice
Programs to help you succeed
Black Collegians Program
The Black Collegians Program/Umoja Community at SMC is designed to assist students of African descent in transferring to four-year universities and obtaining their Associate degree.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
SMC offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid, no matter what age you are, to help you attain your educational goals.
Getting to SMC
SMC offers a ton of different transportation options aimed at helping you get to campus safely and on time.
SMC By the Numbers
$46
Cost per unit
180+
Degrees and Certificates
#1
in Transfers of African American
and Latinx Students to the UC
Spotlight
Liberal Arts
Take courses in Arts & Humanities (opens in new window) , and Social & Behavioral Science (opens in new window) .
Communications
Explore programs in Communications Studies (opens in new window) , Journalism (opens in new window) , Film (opens in new window) , and Media (opens in new window) .
We also offer free programs to start new careers in a variety of areas in our noncredit program (opens in new window) .
“I got a second chance to find a career that I truly love...There’s so much support from the staff, so much support from the professors.”
Adrienne / SMC Alumna