Santa Monica College

Santa Monica College is a public community college founded in its namesake city in 1929. The college offers over 180 degrees and certificate programs in animation, business, and web development. Academic excellence is a cornerstone of the college’s reputation, as the courses are taught by award-winning artists, scholars, and scientists. Significantly, the college has the highest number of transfers to University of California campuses than any other college in the country. International students are attracted to the opportunities awarded at Santa Monica College, with around 3,300 international students from over 100 countries enrolled in courses each year. At Santa Monica College, students experience a stimulating environment with top-notch facilities. The performing arts centre is a stage for creativity, hosting captivating concerts, theatre productions, and dance performances that entertain audiences. Student Life Students can experience a bustling atmosphere throughout the year thanks to the regular events. Fuel for finals week offers students free breakfast, snacks and lunch on all campuses to ensure they are prepared to concentrate on achieving their best. Homecoming week gives students a chance to reconnect with each other and watch live football, while Midterm Motivation provides students with mental health breaks and opportunities to unwind. Students organise their fun on campus, too, with over 50 student clubs registered with the student union.