Arrange for transcripts of high school and previous college work to be sent to the Admissions and Records Office. Be advised about class selections prior to enrollment. All students are encouraged to make arrangements to have the appropriate transcripts from other institutions sent directly to the Admissions and Records Office and to bring a copy of such transcripts to the student orientation to facilitate the counseling process. As a deferred matriculant, you must file an application for admission. Deferred matriculants are given orientation materials at the time they submit an application and are encouraged to have the appropriate transcripts sent to the Admissions and Records Office and to bring a copy of such transcripts with them to facilitate the counseling process.
Assessment is optional, but highly recommended.
However, if you plan to take an English, ESL or math class, you must take the appropriate English, ESL or math assessment before you enroll. Santa Monica College requires all matriculants to participate in the orientation component. Orientation waiver requests are reviewed on an individual basis by the Dean of Counseling or designee. Assessment in English or ESL and math is strongly recommended for students who plan to 1. Enroll in any English, ESL or math class requiring or recommending specified assessment skill levels.