Experience Success


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Success starts with your first days on campus and continues your whole career.
Student Success

Your success in both college and life is what drives the SMC Experience. The SMCX Team offers a variety of resources to help you be successful at SMC, and we are always here to assist one-on-one as well.

All-in-one advisors
SMC students have one advisor that supports them in all areas of success from enrollment to employment. This includes scheduling your classes, academic success and recovery, and career planning and job searching. This model allows you to get to know your advisor better and have someone that truly understands how to help you reach your goals with SMC!

MEET YOUR SMCX SUCCESS TEAM

All Advisors are located in the Advising Suite of the Buchheit Administration Building.

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Dr. Megan GeorgionDean of Career & Student Success
GeorgionM@smcsc.edu
Burgess Student Center #243
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Victoria AnthonyDirector of Student Advising
& Persistence, VA Advisor AnthonyV@smcsc.edu

Brandon Lyles
Brandon LylesSenior Advisor, Last Names A-G
LylesB@smcsc.edu
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Josh GoldenAdvisor, Last Names H-N
GoldenJ@smcsc.edu

Book Time with Josh
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Emery CarrAdvisor, Last Names O-Z
CarrE@smcsc.edu

Book Time with Emery
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Hayli KeithStudent Athlete Advisor
KeithH@smcsc.edu

Book Time with Hayli
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Dr. James BrumbaughOnline Student Advisor
BrumbaughJ@smcsc.edu
Book Time with James

Academic support
The SMC Tutoring Center is free to all students and is located on the first floor of Walker Building. Sign in for one on one peer tutoring sessions, study groups, or a quiet place to complete your homework!
TUTORING SERVICES INCLUDE:
  • Prompt starters
  • Proofreading
  • Breaking down math problems
  • Study methods and how to prepare for a test
  • Schedule FREE Tutoring Sessions Using ThinkingStorm:Option 1) In-person Peer Tutoring Sessions at the SMC Tutoring Center
    Option 2) 24/7 Online Tutoring and Writing Help Sessions

    You can access the ThinkingStorm page through mySMC or Brightspace.
    *During summer terms, students can contact Director of Student Success for tutoring assistance. 

    TUTORING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

    Looking for Accessibility Resources? Click the button below!
    Accessibility Resources >
    The Tutoring Center is located on the ground floor of the Walker Building. *Students will need their SMC ID
    to access the building.

    Questions?
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    Dr. Megan GeorgionDean of Career & Student Success
    GeorgionM@smcsc.edu
    Burgess Student Center #243

    ADDITIONAL
    STUDENT RESOURCES
  • The Write Place
  • SMC Library
  • SMCX Wellness

  • First Year Programs

    SMC's first year programs are designed to not only offer you an introduction to life on campus, but also to help you develop key skills that will help you be successful in both college and life.

    EXPERIENCE ORIENTATION
    SMC's orientation program is required for all first-year students to help you become acquainted with campus and get you started on the right path to success at SMC! You'll meet fellow incoming students, get to know the campus, and meet with various faculty and staff around campus who will be vital to a smooth first semester at SMC.

    Experience Orientation Includes:

  • Meet the SMCX Team
  • Student Success & Academic Resources
  • Business Office & Financial Aid
  • I.T. & Virtual Learning Help
  • Campus Involvement

  • SMC 101 | The First Year Experience Course
    All new SMC students are required to take SMC 101. This important course kicks off your first semester at SMC by preparing you for a career after college. SMC 101 covers such topics as:

  • Time management
  • Studying techniques
  • Goal setting & achieving
  • Major & career exploration
  • Money management
  • Effective note taking, paper writing, and test taking in college
  • Valuing and amplifying diversity
  • Leadership and working effectively with others
  • Maintaining wellness during your college experience
  • Questions?
    Email FirstYear@smcsc.edu >

    Spring 2025 OrientationJanuary 6, 2025

    Fall 2025 OrientationJune 20, 2025
    July 10, 2025
    July 25, 2025
    July 29, 2025
    August 8, 2025

    Register on Your Checklist >
    Fall 2025 Check in at 8:30AM. Event is 9AM-3PM in Ellis Hall. Students will need to attend the full 6 hour event and may bring one guest. *All First Year Students Are Required To Attend Orientation!*


    Looking for More Information?
    Email Dean of Career & Success >
    864.587.4020
    The X, Office 243
    Burgess Student Center
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    Dr. Megan GeorgionDean of Career & Student Success


    "Student Success from Enrollment to Employment."
    Spartanburg Methodist College defines student success as the processes that are most likely to lead to positive academic, economic, and professional outcomes for students. We measure success quantitatively (academic performance, graduation rate, employment rate), as well as qualitatively (student involvement, personal and professional growth). Ultimately, SMC believes that students are successful when they demonstrate self-reliance, academic achievement, a sense of responsibility and purpose, and the ability to secure gainful employment in a chosen career.