January Start

START STRONG IN 2023

Ready to start your college journey or to start fresh at a new campus?  Earn your degree on campus or online.
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Becoming a Pioneer by January is as easy as 1, 2, 3...



1. APPLY ASAP

January spaces are filling up fast, especially for on-campus program students who want to live at SMC.

It's FREE to apply, and SMC does not require test scores.

Submit your application now and then follow steps 2 and 3! Admissions will review your application and get a decision to you FAST.


2. SEND YOUR
TRANSCRIPT

First-time college students - reach out to your high school for your final transcript.

Current college students - reach out to your college's Registrar.

Got questions? Don't worry - your Admissions Counselor (on-campus programs) or Enrollment Advisor (online programs) will contact you with next steps when you apply!

3. SAVE MONEY

SMC is committed to offering affordable tuition for on-campus and online degree programs.

Got a 3.0+ GPA?
S.C. LIFE Scholars pay $0 tuition!*
Got a 4.0+ GPA?
Ask your Admissions Counselor about our Pioneer Promise Scholarship!*

*For on-campus programs only. Does not include fees or room/board costs for students who live on campus.

**For on-campus programs only.

Earn your degree on-campus or online

APPLY FOR
ON-CAMPUS
DEGREE PROGRAMS

Take courses in a campus classroom or take a blend of classroom and online courses.

- Classes start January 9.
- Full Tuition Scholarships for students with 3.0+ high school/college GPAs.
- 2-Year and 4-Year Degrees

MORE INFO

APPLY FOR
100% ONLINE
DEGREE PROGRAMS

Earn your SMC degree fully online. No on-campus classes.

- Classes start January 9.
- Classes run for 8 weeks.
- Affordable tuition and strong academic and career support
- 2-Year and 4-Year Degrees

MORE INFO

COMPARE COSTS FOR SMC CAMPUS AND ONLINE PROGRAMS

Take courses in a campus classroom or take a blend of classroom and online courses.

- Classes start January 9.
- Full Tuition Scholarships for students with 3.0+ high school/college GPAs.
- 2-Year and 4-Year Degrees

MORE INFO

Why start or switch to SMC in January?


Career-Based Education

SMC makes college worth the investment. Our on-campus and online degree programs include career skills courses and experiences to maximize your degree value.
As part of your degree, you'll study, practice, and perfect the practical soft skills employers want employees to have at graduation.

supportive campus

For over 111 years, students have loved SMC's close-knit campus experience. Be part of a diverse and energetic learning and living community where professors know you by name. Grow in confidence, in faith, in knowledge.
Our online programs offer the same incredible learning communities, with small class sizes, huge academic and career support from your all-in-one Enrollment Advisor, and invitations to on-campus graduation and other campus events.

ALL-IN-ONE ADVISING

SMC students have one advisor that supports you in all areas of success from enrollment to employment. This includes scheduling your classes, academic success and recovery, and career planning and job searching.

Your advisor will truly understand how to help you reach your goals at SMC!

Not sure where to start?

Our Admissions Counselors are ready to help!
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