Pico Partnership

Current Program Students

 

Spring 2025 Dates and Deadlines

First Counseling Contact

January 7 – March 14
Update a current educational plan each semester with a Pico Partnership counselor. If you have an updated educational plan from another department, a Pico Partnership counselor needs to review it.

Second Counseling Contact

March 17 – May 2
Meet with a Pico Partnership counselor to discuss progress in reaching educational goals for the term and plan your Summer/Fall 2025 courses in preparation for your priority registration date.

Third Counseling Contact

May 5 – June 20
The purpose of this contact is to help you prepare for the next term or to make future plans if you are graduating, receiving a certificate, or transferring.

Career Contact

January 7 – June 20
The purpose of this contact is to help you explore your options or gain real-world experience whether you are undecided on your major/career or know exactly where you want to end up.

Wellness Contact

January 7 – June 20
The purpose of this contact is to enhance your overall personal wellbeing.

Important Dates

Late-February – Early-March

Grants/Book Vouchers distribution

February 18

Spring 2025 semester begins

March – April

CSU and UC Fall 2025 Transfer application decisions emailed out to applicants

April 2

Priority Deadline to submit the 2025-2026 FAFSA and California Dream Act Application.

April 14 – 20

Spring Break
No Classes: Online services available except on April 14.

April 15

Last day to petition to graduate for Spring 2025

Late April

PICO Partnership Priority Registration
period for Summer/Fall 2025 begins. See Corsair Connect for the exact time you can enroll

Late April

Withdrawing from All Classes and leaving Santa Monica College before this week may require that you repay a portion of your financial aid. See Financial Aid Office for verification

Tuesday, May 27

Pico Partnership Year-End Celebration

Friday, April 25

Deadline: Pico Student Grant & Book Voucher

June 10 – 17

Spring 2025 Semester Final Exams.

How to Fulfill Your Contact Requirements

Gabby

Academic Contact

Book your academic contact appointment with a Pico Partnership academic counselor online by completing the following steps:
  1. Log in to Corsair Connect.
  2. On the main page, scroll down to SMC Quick
    Links on the left-hand side.
  3. Click on Book a Counseling Appointment.
When you are in the booking system, you will be able to sort by Program/Area, Counselor, Day, and Time. You can also cancel existing appointments and view your appointment history. Once an appointment is booked, you will receive a confirmation sent to your SMC student email address.
  • Mark your appointment in your personal calendar to remind you to be available during this time.
  • Ensure your phone number is updated in Corsair Connect by selecting “Enrollment Services”

Career Contact

Choose 1 of the following options:

Complete 1 meeting with a Career counselor.

Visit Career Services Center website or call 310-434-4337 to book an appointment with a career counselor.

-OR-

Complete 1 FREE StudentLingo* online workshop from the following category: 

Career Exploration

  • Creating Your College Bucket List: Explore, Experience, Succeed
  • Exploring Careers & Choosing A Major
  • Mastering The Job Interview
  • Maximizing Your College Experience
  • What It Takes To Be A Successful Student
  • Writing Effective Resumes & Cover Letters

Follow these 2 steps

  • Visit www.smc.edu/studentlingo for details and simple registration instructions.
  • Submit your Certificate of Completion to PicoPartnership@smc.edu.

-OR-

Attend one SMC Career Services Center or Pico Partnership Career Workshop 

  • Request the workshop facilitator to email you an attendance verification.
Julyssa

Wellness Contact

Choose 1 of the following options:

Complete 1 meeting with our therapist Julyssa Guevara

To book an appointment please send an email to guevara_julyssa@smc.edu or request an appointment via an academic meeting with your Pico Partnership counselor.

-OR-

Complete 1 meeting with a Wellness counselor. 

To book an appointment with a counselor at the Wellness & Wellbeing Center, please fill out this form (opens in new window) .

-OR-

Complete 1 FREE StudentLingo* online workshop from Personal/Life Management list:

  • Eating Disorders: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Support
  • Emotional Intelligence: The Other Key To Academic Success
  • How To Achieve Well-Being, Balance & Success
  • Mental Health & Suicide: Helping Yourself & Others
  • Overcoming Procrastination: Causes & Cures
  • Stress Management Techniques
  • Setting & Accomplishing Realistic Goals
  • Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention: A Title IX Training For Students
  • Time Management: Strategies For Success

Follow these 2 steps:

  • Visit www.smc.edu/studentlingo for details and simple registration instructions.
  • Submit your Certificate of Completion to PicoPartnership@smc.edu.

-OR-

Attend one EOPS or Pico Partnership Wellness Workshop 

  • Sign up links will be shared via email 

Connect with an Academic Counselor

Connect with a Career Counselor

Connect with a Wellness Counselor

To be eligible for services, students must be currently enrolled and have paid their health fees.

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