SMC Alum and .
@weezer
Lead Singer/Guitarist .
@RiversCuomo
to Perform Hit Cover of Toto’s “Africa” at SMC Homecoming Game on October 20 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
SMC is closed today, Monday, October 28, due to the dynamic conditions of the
#GettyFire
, worsening air quality, and projected shift in wind conditions. Conditions are being monitored. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and urge everyone to be safe.
Most SMC Classes Will Temporarily Move to Remote Instruction:
• Starting March 18, SMC will transition to temporary remote instruction
• Classes are canceled March 13-17 to prepare for transition
• College remains open & most operations will continue
A SMC student has tested positive for
#COVID19
. In collaboration with .
@LAPublicHealth
, SMC reached out to this student, who is in isolation off-campus & receiving the care. We will be checking in on the student & wish a speedy recovery. More info:
Our international students are an important part of the SMC community. Along with other community colleges across Southern California, we’re currently looking into ways to support our students to provide the best possible options.
A shooting occurred at the SMC Center for Media & Design at 1660 Stewart Street. Santa Monica Police Department is investigating the incident. Read More:
Update: All SMC classes are canceled and campus is closed today (Thursday, December 7) due to ongoing impact of several fires. Follow
@SMC_edu
for updates.
SMC alum and .
@weezer
lead vocalist/guitarist .
@RiversCuomo
performed during the homecoming halftime show this past weekend with SMC music instructor Kevin O’Neal and alumni Jason Pitts, Ricky Amadour & Sang Hee Cho 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
📸: Amy Williams
All SMC Student Support Services + Classes Go Remote Until June 16:
SMC campuses and facilities are closed to everyone except for students who need to use the library computer lab and essential college personnel.
SMC will resume classes and campus operations on Tuesday, October 29 based on the current conditions and information available. If this changes, we will notify you no later than 6 a.m. tomorrow. Follow
@SMC_edu
for updates.
SMC remains open and all classes (with the exception of SMC Emeritus) are in session. There are no COVID-19 cases at SMC. The risk in LA County is still low, per .
@LACountyPublicHealth
. The college is in touch with .
@LACountyPublicHealth
& .
@CDCgov
:
SMC continues to monitor conditions related to the Getty Fire. SMC will communicate with you first thing Wednesday morning about any potential class cancellations or disruption to regular college operations.
SMC’s main campus and its five satellite campuses are closed to the general public until further notice to limit the potential transmission of COVID-19. The well-being of our community, and SMC employees & students is the college’s highest priority.
Classes are cancelled at SMC due to fire advisories. Stay indoors and use masks. Business services remain open at this time. Follow
@SMC_edu
for updates.
SMC remains open. We are monitoring the
#GettyFire
, which impacts some students and staff. For most, SMC is accessible. Current air quality is not in the unhealthy range. As long as the college is accessible & air quality does not present a health risk, normal operations continue
Santa Monica College will resume classes and campus operations today, Tuesday, October 29. Outdoor athletic activities are canceled and other outdoor activities are restricted. We will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day.
Success at the third consecutive week of SMC's drive-thru pop-up pantry! Thank you to .
@venicefamilycl1
& .
@FoodForwardLA
for providing 300 produce bags & 277 grocery bags to 277 students 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
Huge congrats to the 5,905 SMC students who received 9,110 degrees and certificates this year! The youngest two graduates are 17 years old and the oldest graduate is 85 years old 🎉🎓💙
#ProudToBeSMC
Based on current conditions, SMC will resume classes and services tomorrow, Thursday, December 7. We will monitor safety and air quality conditions throughout the evening. We will notify you of any changes in plans. Follow
@SMC_edu
for updates.
Updates from SMC President Kathryn E. Jeffery:
• Fall 2020 will be online.
• SMC is Here for You + Stay Connected: Academic & wellness counseling, laptop lending program, pop-up pantry & 24/7 emotional support hotline 1-800-691-6003 .
Details:
Congrats to SMC student Rosa Garcia on transferring to
@UCLA
as an education and social transformation major! “It doesn’t matter how long your journey takes, so long as you get there and are happy. ¡Sí se puede!” 🎉💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#UCLAbound
#UCLATransfers
#BruinBound
Comcast and other Internet providers are offering low-income households two months of free broadband access, starting March 16. Be sure to take advantage of this for SMC coursework and more. For eligibility details & more info, visit
All SMC Classes to Go Remote, Student Services Closed March 16-17. Starting March 18, limited in-person services are provided only in DSPS, Health Center, Admissions, Financial Aid, International Education, Tutoring, Cashier's, Bookstore & Library.
Congrats to SMC student Angie Santos on transferring to .
@UCLA
as a
#Chicanx
studies major! “I was hesitant about starting over but SMC created a nurturing community where the faculty & staff were invested in students' futures.” 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#UCLAbound
Congrats to SMC sociology major Brittny Quinonez on transferring to .
@UCBerkeley
! "It has been such an amazing journey where I’ve met many wonderful individuals. My experience at SMC will be one that I will never forget!”💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#BerkeleyBound
#CalTransfers
Congrats to SMC Korean major John Morken on transferring to .
@UCLA
! “I came to SMC as a 26-year-old, fresh off of active duty Army for 6 years.
#ShoutOut
to the Vet Resource Center and my fellow vets at SMC bettering themselves." 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#UCLAbound
#UCLATransfers
Santa Monica College, .
@EastLACollege
& .
@OrangeCoast
College Donate Ventilators & PPE to Hospitals Fighting
#COVID2019
. SMC professors are also making masks and face shields using 3D printers for healthcare workers in LA.
ICE has rescinded the directive that would have stripped international students’ visas if their college courses were all online. A true victory! Read about SMC’s advocacy:
Congrats to SMC poli sci major Justin Marc Alvarez on transferring to .
@UCBerkeley
! “Moved down to Santa Monica from Tracy [and] met so many staff & students that pushed me outside my comfort zone & pursue greatness and success!” 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#BerkeleyBound
#CalTransfers
Congrats to SMC student Keily Molina on transferring to .
@UCSantaBarbara
as a sociology major! “SMC provides a lot of resources & opportunities. I had a part-time job & was a full-time student. I was involved in programs & clubs.” 🎉💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#UCSBBound
#FutureGaucho
SMC seeks to ensure the safety of our college community. Emergency officials continue to be in contact with LA fire and police to assess fire impact and air quality. Currently, classes and services are scheduled to resume 12/7. An update will be provided early Thursday morning.
SMC alum & .
@UCLA
transfer Jackie Lopez is majoring in anthropology and minoring in art history. She is a Mellon Undergraduate Curatorial fellow at .
@LACMA
. Read Jackie's story: 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#SMCinFocus
Congratulations to SMC Student Ingrid Lopez on transferring from SMC to
@UCLA
as a Linguistics & Computer Science major! 🎉
#ProudToBeSMC
"I am a non-traditional and undocumented student. I returned to college after 7 years. My first year at SMC was tough, I was not prepared,
Congrats to SMC student Kyra Scandurra on transferring to .
@UCLA
as a psychology major! “SMC allowed me to save money in my first two years of college so I can afford the last two years at a university." Party popperBlue heart
#ProudToBeSMC
#UCLAbound
#UCLATransfers
#BruinBound
Congrats to SMC student Allie Leeds on transferring to
@NYUniversity
to double-major in journalism and English! “I never in a million years thought I would be going to NYU, and without SMC's support and guidance, I would have never even tried.” 🎉💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#NYU
#MeetNYU
Two more SMC students tested positive for
#COVID19
. One is at .
@EastLACollege
& hasn't been on campus since Spring 2019. Both in self-isolation & recovering. The other was last on campus 3/4 — .
@LAPublicHealth
: No special precautions required at this time:
Congrats to SMC student Melanie Aguilar on transferring to .
@USC
as a sociology major! “As a
#firstgen
college student, I am most proud of getting into USC on my own merit and the persistence I showed throughout, even when things felt so out of reach.”
#ProudToBeSMC
#TrojanFamily
Congrats to SMC student Garren Malabanan on transferring to .
@UCLA
! “SMC has made me a more grounded & confident person beyond academia. I'm proud of choosing SMC — choosing community college is a choice often overlooked & underestimated!” 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#UCLAbound
Congrats to SMC film studies major Hoyeon Kim on transferring to .
@UCBerkeley
! “3 years ago, I came to SMC not knowing what I wanted to do with my life. 3 years later, I'm transferring to a school I only dreamt about as an immigrant kid living in LA.”
#ProudToBeSMC
#BerkeleyBound
Santa Monica College will be open, and classes in session Wednesday, October 30, based on current air quality. Main & satellite campuses are clear of the mandatory evacuation area. We will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day.
Did you watch today's inauguration? Youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman participated in SMC's "Happy" dance cover a few years ago!
She was also a keynote speaker at last year's celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday:
Congrats to SMC student Chern Xun Gan on transferring to .
@Stanford
to major in political science & public policy! “Community college is a great leveler of inequality in higher education and I am proud of our continued fight to make it accessible for all.” 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
Congrats to SMC history major Jose F. Herrera on transferring to .
@CSUNorthridge
! “I came to SMC in 1997 when I was 34 years old and determined to follow my academic dreams, which I had to put aside once I became a father. Ten years after, I returned to finish what I started.”
Santa Monica College Feeds Hundreds of Students During
#COVID19
Crisis, First Drive-Thru Pantry on April 2. About 250 bags of groceries from .
@WsideFoodBank
, 500 meals from .
@foreverytable
, and delicious cupcakes from .
@thebutterend
were provided!
Congratulations to SMC Student Sheida Shayegani on transferring from SMC to
@UCLA
! Sheida will be working on a major in Chemistry with a concentration in Physical Organic Chemistry and a minor in Entrepreneurship. 🎉
#ProudToBeSMC
"Attending SMC was a transformative journey that
Update: SMC continues to assess the dynamic, unfolding situation related to the
#GettyFire
. We hope you and your family continue to be safe. Learn how to be prepared with .
@LAFD
's Wildfire Action Plan:
California community colleges comprise the 3rd largest education system in the U.S.
They’ve produced prominent alumni from Governors to Mayors, providing opportunity to underrepresented folks in L.A. & beyond.
In short, they are springboard to greatness.
Let’s get into it!
Congrats to SMC student Kyra Gardner on transferring to .
@USC
as a businesss administration major! “SMC was an unexpected journey for me but I had so much support from my counselors, professors, and friends.” 🎉💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#TrojanFamily
#IGotIntoUSC
SMC can no longer keep the library computer lab open due to updated guidelines about social distancing from .
@LAPublicHealth
& .
@CDCgov
. We truly regret this inconvenience. If you need tech assistance, contact your instructor or special program counselor:
SMC students! We know this is a rough time but together, we will get through this. Santa Monica College is here for you and we will help you fulfill your dreams. We miss you! 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
Congratulations to Corsairs captain
@NICKTHEKID___
for getting accepted into
@ucdavis
Nick was a two year starter for the Corsairs. He played both CB & S on defense. He was named captain in 2021 by his teammates.
He plans to major in Political Science
@ucdavis
#BeTheBest
.
@LACity
declared a curfew until May 31 at 5:30 a.m. Travel is restricted to those seeking or giving emergency care and emergency responders. Please stay safe, and know that Santa Monica College is here for you. Call (800) 691-6003 for 24/7 emotional support.
Congrats to SMC student Lesley Calvo on transferring to .
@DominguezHills
as an audio engineering major!
“SMC gave me the chance to explore more careers & try to find what I was really passionate about.” 🎉💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#NewToro
#ToroPride
Congrats to SMC student Jeff Montero on transferring to .
@ColumbiaGS
! 🎉💙
#ProudToBeSMC
“I've been out of high school for 20 years, so I'd say that it is never too late to start something new. Start with what you can, where you can & those little steps lead to big things.”
Congrats to SMC point guard Cesar Meza on transferring to.
@StKath
! “SMC helped me achieve my goal of getting an athletic scholarship. I was able to pass all of the classes I needed [and] get AAs in Kinesiology & General Science.” 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#USKathletics
#FirebirdNation
Congrats to SMC student Luciana Garcete Gerez on transferring to .
@UCLA
as an English major! “SMC provided me with a community of fellow students who aren’t afraid to dream big, professors who opened up my mind, amazing staff & lifelong friends.” 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#UCLAbound
Congrats to SMC psychology major Sara Cruz on transferring to .
@UCLA
! "Without SMC, I would have never been able to transfer to my dream school, let alone be a recipient of the UCLA Transfer Alumni Scholarship.” 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
#UCLAbound
#UCLATransfers
#BruinBound
Santa Monica College (SMC) celebrated the opening of its first Malibu Campus alongside representatives/leaders from its partners.
Held on a quintessential, sunny Malibu spring day, the event began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony preceded by a program featuring remarks from local
Congrats to SMC communication major Ruka Nagashima on transferring to .
@UCLA
! “SMC provided me with many resources & the opportunity to be immersed in a diverse community of like-minded individuals all working towards the same goal.”
#ProudToBeSMC
#UCLAbound
#UCLATransfers
Congrats to SMC student Amalia Martinez on transferring to .
@CSUNorthridge
as a business admin major! “As a
#firstgen
, I came with the mentality of having to complete my educational goals in 2 years. A third year gifted me growth, two degrees & more.”
#ProudToBeSMC
#ProudMatador
When Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School opens this fall, a 32-year-old mission by Irene Zivi & Betsey Hiteshew will come to fruition.
The Lab School is a partnership between SMC,
@SantaMonicaCity
, Growing Place,
@RANDCorporation
&
@SMCFoundation
:
Congrats to SMC psychology major Quenarii Lampkin on transferring to CSU .
@DominguezHills
! “SMC & Black Collegians saw potential in me and that motivated me. They challenged me to grow in ways I never thought I could and equipped me to be a leader wherever I go.” 💙
#ProudToBeSMC
Congrats to .
@SMMUSD
on the groundbreaking of the John Adams Middle School Performing Arts Complex today! SMC looks forward to collaborating with SMMUSD, including sharing the new theatre and rehearsal room, which can also serve as a community meeting space 🎉
Congrats to SMC student vet Seulki Noh on transferring to .
@USC
as a business admin major! “I moved to California without knowing anybody to attend the
#1
transfer school...After my service, SMC welcomed me with a lot of love & support.”
#ProudToBeSMC
#TrojanFamily
#IGotIntoUSC
#TBT
to last year's graduation.
#DidYouKnow
4,826 students will receive 6,173 degrees and certificates from SMC on June 12? This is the largest graduating class in the college’s history! 🎓💙
#ProudToBeSMC
| 📸: Charles Mark-Walker
A big thank you to SMC Police Officer Hearn, Sergeant Wilson, and Officer Patterson. They worked together to save the life of a member of the SMC community 💙
SMC Graduation & Summer 2020 Update:
• Graduation ceremony will be virtual. Graduates who wish to participate in a traditional ceremony are invited to participate in 2021!
• Summer session will stay remote.
More info:
Congrats to SMC student Alexia Nagayama on transferring to .
@Columbia
to major in philosophy! “SMC is the perfect place to feel lost at because no one there expects you to have your life figured out." 💙
#ProudToBeSMC