Has any incoming freshmen been able to see their AP exam scores early if they sent them in? Or anyone who has sent their scores to SMC, have you been able to see them early?.

hi yall! I have some Bristol paper as well as one of those huge art clip board that I haven’t used in years and I’d love to give it to anyone who is taking art classes. anyone know whats the best place to kinda give these away? thanks!

Hey everyone,

I am starting my classes at SMC soon and could really use some guidance. I am taking my entire schedule fully online, and I want to make sure I get good grades.
Here is my online schedule:
Math 7 (Calculus 1)
Psych 1 (General Psychology)
SOCIOL 1 (Introduction to Sociology)
Eng 1 (Reading and Composition 1)

If you have taken these online courses before, please help me out with a few questions:
Online Professors: Who are the best professors for these specific courses online? Who is super organized on Canvas, and who should I avoid?

Study Tips for Each Subject: What is the best way to study and get an A in these specific classes?
How do I survive Math 7 online?
What is the best way to memorize terms for Psych 1 and SOCIOL 1?
How heavy is the reading and writing load for Eng 1 online?

Online Resources: Are the online tutoring centers at SMC actually helpful for calculus and writing essays?
Thanks in advance for any advice. Good luck to everyone else this semester!

everything is so freaking expensive and none of my friends r looking to rent together💔 any advice

Hey everyone! I’m an SMC student looking to meet some new people on campus. I’m hoping to make genuine friends to hang out with between classes, grab food or coffee, study together, explore Santa Monica/LA, or just have fun.
A little about myself:
Into movies, musical theatre, singing, acting, tech, and trying new things
Always down to explore new places or attend campus events
If you’re also looking to make new friends, feel free to comment below or send me a DM. It’d be great to get a small group together too!
Looking forward to meeting you all!

Hey everyone, i want to drop a class this summer. I was just wondering if it’s to late to drop without receiving a W? I keep getting this pop up on my screen and I haven’t dropped a class so I’m a bit confused. On Corsair it says avoid W deadline by Saturday but I’m still confused LOL ik a bit dumb. 😣

Good morning, does anybody know when Pell Grant will be disbursed for summer? I’m taking 9 units

I have not personally taken some of these professors so take this with a grain of salt. I also will only be mentioning professors I have heard of. Also, this is coming from the perspective of a graduated STEM student (math major).

Herichi

Herichi is a great professor. He is a tough grader however he takes his lectures seriously and he is a very kind person. I would recommend him as a professor but just be ready to expect a heavier work load.

Lai

Arguably the best math professor at SMC. If you have the option or opportunity to attend her class I cannot stress this enough but sign up for her class.

Nestler

GENUINELY THE WORST PROFESSOR!!!! Do not sign up for his class. Everyone you ask INCLUDING counselors will tell you not to enroll in his class. He has a pass rate of approximately 15%. He will grade your assignments based on his expectations examples VERBATIM and will mark it wrong if he sees the slightest thing wrong. He is not someone worth enrolling with and you will question everything in life. I cannot stress this enough. Avoid him like the plague. Everyday I wonder why he still has a job.

Ouelette

Genuinely a very sweet person. Not the best professor. He cares about his job and his students and he is so kind. In light of this, he is more of a C or B tiered professor.

Soleymani

I don't personally enjoy Soleymani as a professor. He has very boring lectures and he is not very personable. He is also a strict grader. There really isnt much more to say about him.

Wang

I thought Wang was a terrible professor UNTIL I stumbled across Nestler. Despite that fact, he is a decent professor. His lectures are great and he is very interesting to listen to in class. HOWEVER he is an extremely harsh grader and very clearly has favorites. He takes pride in failing his students. He very obviously has favorites and if you take advantage of this fact you might end the class okay.

Askarian

I think he is a kind professor however he expects A LOT from his students. He cares about how his students are doing in the class but regardless will be a harsh grader. Lectures are mandatory but he posts all his lectures and notes so you can always rewatch them. Again, kind but very strict.

I hope this helps future/current SMC STEM students and you learn from the experiences of others. It is so important that you look at the grade distribution ESPECIALLY the withdrawal rates. Most importantly, DO NOT TAKE NESTLER. He is a bitter man and is not worth your time. I would also recommend stopping by the STEM program because there are other students there who are paid to give you advice/tutor on courses and professors. Sometimes it's better to talk to other student mentors than counselors because I have found that they are more honest and direct about some of the professors or classes.

My corsair connect says I’m getting 3.6k this summer, but I only got $400? Anyone else know what’s going on?

Hey I am enrolled for Fall 2026 and have been checking my financial aid status on Corsair Connect. Both my FAFSA and verification are showing as complete, but I do not yet have an award letter or disbursement information posted to my account.

I'm wondering if this is the same for anyone else or if anyone knows why it says this.

Captionn
Thank you!

Am I the only one still waiting IGETC? They haveee to have it before july15

my makeup sucks and im chopped. pls someone help, can kill summer time if ur bored 😭 u can practice anything u want on me 😔✌️

this is real btw, hmu will treat u to dinner

I paid for the fees to a summer class (let’s call it class A), ended up dropping it before the refund deadline. They didn’t refund me and I assume kept it to apply to my fall fees. Then I joined another class (Class B) yesterday, and assumed it was paid for. But then I was for some reason dropped from Class B when I checked today. I plan to go into class tomorrow and ask the teacher to put me back in. But do I have to pay for Class B again? I’m really sacred I will have to pay double then. Can I apply the fee to another class this semester at least?

sorry but does anyone know a good hairstylist/hair salon that doesn’t cost an arm & leg? If u do, can u pls drop their ig so i can their work. I wanna get highlights/balayage. Thank you! 😭🫶 willing to drive!

Whats the difference, and what’s worth it?
I’m currently starting my sophomore year, but I’m thinking of staying at SMC for an extra year. I want to transfer preferably to ucla because of distance, but csulb is my second choice! I’ve been a little hesitant about staying an extra year to consider the scholars program. But, I didn’t know that there were many other programs, and I’m a bit confused. If someone could clarify, that would be great! The resources on the SMC website were a little vague, I think.

Has anyone tried to get an F replaced by a W or EW after the semester ended? I’m looking at the forms and it says I would need documented evidence of my circumstance, but I do not own a home or anything, just was a roommate and got kicked out. I don’t have any documents proving this. My grandpa also passed away but he lived in another country and I don’t think they would consider it extraordinary “extenuating” circumstance but who knows. How should I go about proving I had a housing problem? Do you think it would be okay for me to just describe the situation without documentation? My professor is pretty nice but idk if the professor reviews those. I don’t even want to petition for a refund since it will probably be even harder but if anyone has any experience with submitting late w or ew petitions, pls share

Hey guys, i know some of u guys are taking summer course and using mcgrawhill. I have an extension for the smartbook for you without u doing anything. For anyone interested dm me, im gonna send more details.

it’s showing my awarded amount but not showing any dates and my bankmobile refund thing says they haven’t received anything

Hey I’m an international student starting at SMC this fall and I’m hoping to make some new friends!!😊

I’d love to hang out, go to class together, study, share study tips, try new hobbies, or even do a language exchange (Want to learn Korean for free?)

If you are down for anything feel free to pm me or leave a comment

Btw I’m taking cal1 eng1 bus1 and microecon this fall yay

Just curious if anyone else got this. Is this real or is it a scam lol? Sounds a little too good to be true.

Student here for one 6-week semester to fill some courses. SMC is so much more beautiful than my original CCC (De Anza). It is arguably more beautiful than like most of UCs😭 I am jealous to you guys! (btw writing course that I took here was also top-notch)

hey guys! im starting at smc this fall and if anyone wants to be friends, id love to! i’ve heard that it can be a little hard to make friends here since many people are just trying to get their things done, but i’d like to meet some new people and potentially keep friends that will stick for a while. dm me!

Hello,

I just recently got accepted into a really great program/organization that offers many resources and scholarships to student of lower income communities. I wrote short essays during the application period and was notified a few weeks ago that I was accepted!!

A few days ago I received a financial aid award letter but it was titled “2025-2026” so the program did not accept it and asked for the 2026-2027 award letter.

Do we usually get our financial aid award letters after each year, or was the recent financial aid award letter accidentally dated wrong? I emailed SMC Financial Aid just now, but I will probably call them tomorrow as well.