Welcome to SMC Orientation SMC Bundy Campus Office of Continuing Education 3171 Bundy Drive, Room 112

 Luis Jauregui   Norma Torres-Gonzalez  Contact Information

 Application  Registration  Appraisal  Orientation  Student Education Plan with Counselor  Pre-test Matriculation Process

 SMC has three levels of ESL instruction  Beginning  Intermediate  Advanced Details About Our Program

Beginning 1. Integrated Skills 2.Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation 3. Reading/Writing 4. Idioms/Prepositions/Vocabulary Intermediate 1. Integrated Skills 2.Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation 3. Reading/Writing 4. Idioms/Prepositions/Vocabulary Advanced 1. Integrated Skills 2.Listening/Speaking/Pronunciation 3. Reading/Writing 4. Idioms/Prepositions/Vocabulary Level of Instruction 4 courses offered at each level

 The schedule is flexible for students  Courses are available in the morning and afternoons. We even have courses on Saturdays  Check the current schedule for course offerings and times Class Schedule

 Go to the SMC website home page  Click on “Class Schedule” on the top portion of the page  Click on “Searchable Class Schedule”  Select term  Select class type “Noncredit”  Select ESL-noncredit  Click on “Search” You can also come to the Bundy Campus and pick-up a class schedule in room 112 Find the Current Class Schedule

 You can register anytime during the semester. As long as the class is open  If your class is not the correct level, check with your instructor about which level may be more appropriate for you  Go to Bundy Campus Room 112 to make any changes Changing Classes

 SMC noncredit classes are FREE!!!  You may be asked to pay for textbooks, materials, and supplies that you will need to succeed in your class.($40-$50)  There is no financial aid available for noncredit courses books or supplies Fees & Financial Aid

 You will not receive a grade for noncredit courses you attend  Noncredit courses do not transfer to another school, but they help prepare you to take credit college courses Grades & Transfer Credit

 Attendance is important for successful learning and will be taken in each class  If you miss 2 consecutive classes you will be dropped  The more time and energy you put into your class, the faster you will learn English Attendance

 Walk-in tutoring is available  Please check with your instructor/counselor for dates, times and location  Tutoring will help you with:  Pronunciation  Speaking  Listening  Reading  Writing  Idioms/Prepositions  Vocabulary  Integrated Skills Bring your class assignments to work on. Tutoring

 Educational Planning and Course Selection  Jobs/Internships  Resume Writing/Job Interview Preparation  Career Exploration/Interest Assessments  Community Resources/Referrals  SMC Certificates, Degrees and Transfer Advisement  Financial Aid/Scholarships Location: Bundy Campus: Room 116C Counseling

Student Educational Plan  Academic goals  List classes for:  Current semester  Future semesters  The plan will give you an idea on how long it will take to reach your goal(s)  Updates can be made  See a Counselor to start your planning now!

 Bookstore – Room 101 (1 st week of semester only)  Computer Lab – Room 116 (10 cents per copy)  Free Shuttle to Main Campus Pick-up is on the south side of the Bundy Building (for SMC students and staff) Bundy Campus On-Site Services

 Santa Monica College main campus  Go to the “Bursar Office”, #44 on the map (near the Counseling Office), on the side of Pearl Street  Take your registration form and a current photo ID  Cost $32.50 (ID Card and Activity Sticker)  Intercampus Shuttle and Big Blue Bus Lines – FREE  SMC event discounts  Other location discounts Hours of Operation  Mon & Thurs 8:30 am - 5:00 pm  ​ Tues & Weds ​ 8:30 am - 6:30 pm  Friday ​ 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Student Picture ID Card

 Disability Resources (DSPS) (310)  Accommodations  Sign Language Interpreter  Psychological Services (310)  Need to talk to someone Other Services at SMC

 In the Food Court area on 1 st floor  In each study area on each floor  Outside the building  Only water in closed containers is permitted in the hallways and classrooms  No food or drinks are allowed in the Computer Lab at any time  No Smoking Food and Drinks Are Permitted…

 At Santa Monica College, the safety and well being of our students, faculty and staff are always first priority If you need assistance contact Campus Police at (310) Security

Parking is free, you do not need a parking decal  Avoid getting a parking ticket!!  Head in parking only FREE Parking

Application Registration Appraisal Orientation Student Education Plan with Counselor Pretest Buy Text Book (If there is space in the class) Attend Class Next Steps

You have completed your Orientation! If you have any questions, please call (310) Happy Studying! * Feliz estudando!* خوشحال مطالعه ! * Glad studere! * Gelukkig studeren! *Onnellinen opiskelu! *feliz Estudar! * 勉強幸せ ! *счастливы изучения! * 快乐学习 ! * 공부하는 행복 ! *okuyan mutlu! * سعيدة دراسة ! *heureux étudier! * boldog Tanulás! *senang Belajar! * щасливий Вивчення! Congratulations!!!