International Education Center - Santa Monica College

International Education Center - Santa Monica College Welcome to the Santa Monica College's official International Education Center page! A page dedicated Welcome to Santa Monica College!!

We want to help you succeed and meet your educational and personal goals. Contact the International Education Center ([email protected]) for assistance with:
Immigration and F-1 visa issues
Travel Signatures
Health Insurance questions
Department of Motor Vehicles support
Housing
Verification Letters
Package Program support
Social Security questions

Contact International Counseling (https://www.smc.e

du/student-support/international-education/counseling/index.php) for the following:
Academic and Transfer Counseling
Educational Planning
Transcript Evaluations
Course Waivers and Substitutions
Personal Counseling and Referrals
Transfer Application Assistance

Don't forget to follow us on instagram too!

06/22/2026

Ready to be an SMC graduate one day? 🎓

If you’ve been thinking about studying as an international student at Santa Monica College, now’s the time to apply!

📅 The Fall 2026 overseas application deadline is July 15. Apply at http://www.smc.edu/iapp (or through the link in our bio!)

We can’t wait to meet our next group of international students. 💙

✨Juneteenth Closure Notice✨The International Education Center will be closed on Friday, June 19 in recognition of the Ju...
06/18/2026

✨Juneteenth Closure Notice✨

The International Education Center will be closed on Friday, June 19 in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday ❤️🖤💚💛

We will resume regular office hours on Monday, June 22.

We will see you Monday!

06/17/2026

Congratulations to all of our graduates! 🎓✨

Yesterday, we celebrated an incredible milestone as our students crossed the stage and began a new chapter in their journeys. Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have brought you to this moment, and we couldn’t be prouder.😎

We wish you success, happiness, and endless opportunities in everything that comes next.💙

We had such a great time celebrating you at Celebrate U Day! 🎉💙As the semester comes to a close, we’re feeling especiall...
06/15/2026

We had such a great time celebrating you at Celebrate U Day! 🎉💙

As the semester comes to a close, we’re feeling especially proud of everything you’ve accomplished. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for pizza, bingo, and good company!

And to our graduating students—🎓 we can’t wait to see so many of you walk across the stage tomorrow!

If you’re graduating, don’t forget to share your photos and videos and tag International Education Center ! 📸✨

You can also use the hashtag & add SMC graduation stickers to your Instagram stories by searching “smcedu” in the GIF/sticker search!

For commencement details, parking information, guest info, and more, visit the SMC Graduation website.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓🥳💙

06/11/2026

📚✨ One last finals week study tip from our International Academic Counselors at IEC! ✨📚

As you power through the final days of exams, don’t forget one of the most important study strategies: take breaks! 🧠💙

It might seem like studying non-stop is the best way to prepare, but giving your brain time to rest can actually help you stay focused, reduce stress, and retain information better. 🌟

Our International Academic Counselors encourage all students to balance study time with short breaks, stay hydrated, and remember that taking care of yourself is part of academic success. 💙

Good luck on the rest of your finals! We’re cheering you on every step of the way! 🎉📚

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06/08/2026

📚✨ Finals Week is here! ✨📚

We asked SMC students and counselors to share their best study tips to help you finish the semester strong! 💪🎓

☕🍽️ Need some fuel for studying? Stop by Fuel for Finals:

📍 Main Campus Quad
🌯 Monday, June 8 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
☕ Coffee & Burritos
🥯 Tuesday, June 9 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.
☕ Coffee & Bagels

🥪 Tuesday, June 9 | 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
📍 Main Campus Quad, PAC, Bundy & CMD
Sandwiches

You’ve got this! Finish strong and good luck on your finals! 🍀✨

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06/05/2026

When your walk across campus feels like a scene from a Wes Anderson film 🌴📚☀️

Welcome to Santa Monica College - where learning meets creativity, one perfectly centered shot at a time 🎞️💙

Thank you to , one of our Fall ‘25 International Student Photo Contest winners, for creating this video and sharing her unique and creative perspective of campus life! 🌟👏

🎥 Which spot on campus reminds you of a movie scene?

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06/02/2026

☕🥯 Looking for the perfect coffee-and-bagel combo near campus? One of our Fall ‘25 Photo Contest winners, Nayu, shares two of her favorite local spots! 🌴📚

📍 Amai Coffee
1229 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
✨ SMC students get 10% OFF — just mention you’re an SMC student when you order!

📍 Layla Bagels
1614 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
✨ SMC students get 20% OFF — just mention you’re an SMC student when you order!

Whether you’re grabbing a coffee before class or picking up lunch to enjoy on the quad, there are plenty of great spots within walking distance of campus to check out 💙

👇 What’s YOUR favorite spot near campus to grab a coffee or food? Let us know in the comments!

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🎓✨ Celebrate U Day is coming!The IEC is excited to invite you to our Celebrate U Day on Thursday, June 4th from 11:30 AM...
06/01/2026

🎓✨ Celebrate U Day is coming!

The IEC is excited to invite you to our Celebrate U Day on Thursday, June 4th from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in the SSC Staff Lounge.

Let’s celebrate your hard work, achievements, transfer plans, OPT journeys, and future goals together! 🌟

Join us for:
🍕 Free pizza
🎲 Bingo
🏆 Prizes
💙 Community

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

📌RSVP via the QR code on the flyer to let us know you’re coming!!

TransferSeason OPT CelebrateUDay

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1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA
90405

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12:30pm

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