Frequently Asked Questions:

What are Continuing & Community Education Classes? They are short-term, not-for-credit classes.  Some classes are open to students under 18 with permission of the instructor.  College for Youth class ages are listed with the class title.  SMC Continuing & Community Education classes are not equivalent to credit classes and cannot be used to meet prerequisites in the SMC credit program.

Where are classes held and where do I park?

• SMC Main Campus – 1900 Pico Blvd. (Parking Permits are required at any hour, Monday through Thursday, and until 3 pm on Friday.  Permits are available for the Winter semester for $45.  On Friday evenings and on the weekends, parking on SMC's main campus is FREE and no permit is required.)
• Airport Arts Campus – 2800 AIRPORT AVE. (Parking is free. No permit required.)
• Bundy Campus – 3171 S. BUNDY DR. (Parking is free. No permit required.)
• Emeritus College – 1227 SECOND STREET (Parking is available in the City parking structure #2, located at the corner of Second Street and Wilshire Blvd.  Parking is free for the first two hours, and $1 for each additional 1/2 hour until 6 pm.  After 6 pm, there is no free parking in the City structure, and parking is $3 for the entire evening, or any portion of it.)
• Some classes are held in the community.  Those locations and directions will be noted on your confirmation after you have registered.

How do I register for Community Education Classes?

ONLINE: To register online for the first time, click on Create a Student Profile, and fill out your profile.  Be sure to note your user name and password. Then pick your classes and proceed through checkout.  To pay by check, you can print out the registration form and mail the completed form with your check (see below).  You may also fax your completed form with your credit card information (Visa and Mastercard only) to (310) 434-3409.

BY PHONE: (310) 434-3400 (Telephone Registration Hours are 8:30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday.

BY MAIL: Use the Registration Form in this schedule or download the Registration Form provided at the Continuing & Community Education link on SMC’s website (www.smc.edu). Please write a separate check for each class, payable to Santa Monica College.  Mail your registration form and check(s) to SMC Continuing & Community Education, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, 90405.  We will send you maps, list of materials, etc.

IN PERSON: The SMC Continuing & Community Education office is located at the Bundy Campus, 3171 S. Bundy Dr. (1/2 blk south of Airport Ave.), Room 112, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

What about holidays? Classes do not meet on September 5-7, November 13 & 14, November 26-29 and January 17 & 18.

What if I can't attend a class for which I am registered?

If you cannot attend a course as planned, you may either transfer to another class or receive a credit voucher applicable to future classes.  Requests for withdrawal from a class must be submitted in writing at least three business days prior to the start date of the class.  A minimum service charge of $10 will be withheld.  Credits may be applied toward the cost of any future SMC Continuing Education course within the next two years from date of issue.  Refunds are given only if a class is cancelled, discontinued or rescheduled.  Santa Monica College reserves the right to change class locations, schedules and instructors, as required.

What happens to my personal information? SMC's Community & Continuing Education department is committed to protecting your privacy on-line.  We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.  We may use the information collected to contact you regarding course information, promotional updates, specials, new additions to the Community & Continuing Education Web site or your on-line experience. Also, we do not store your credit card number on our website.

Transportation, Field Trips & Excursions.  SMC Continuing & Community Education does not provide transportation for any voluntary field trips or excursions to any off-campus locations. Although staff may assist in coordinating this transportation or may recommend travel routes, etc., Santa Monica College is in no way responsible and assumes no liability for any losses or injuries resulting from any non-District-sponsored transportation. If you ride with another SMC student, that student is not an agent of, or driving on behalf of, Santa Monica College.  According to California Code of Regulations 55450, if you participate in a voluntary field trip or excursion, you are deemed to have held harmless the District and its officers, agents, and employees from all liability or claims which may arise out of or in connection with your participation in this activity.

To whom do I pay the material fee? Pay material fees in cash directly to the instructor at class, unless otherwise noted.

Can I register on the first day of class? Yes, if space is available.  We encourage you to register early as many classes fill prior to the class date.  Classes with low enrollment may be canceled prior to the first day of class.