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    When Does Spring 2027 Registration Open at Santa Monica College?

    Spring 2027 registration

    SMC hasn’t posted Spring 2027 registration dates yet. Expect priority registration to start around Monday, November 2, 2026.

    This is an estimate, not SMC’s own date. It's based on when SMC opened registration in past terms. We update this page when SMC publishes.

    SMC spring semester 2027 dates

    First day of classes
    SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN
    Feb 16
    Last day to drop for a refund
    Deadline to withdraw and receive REFUND
    Mar 17
    Last day to drop without a W
    Deadline to withdraw and AVOID "W"
    Mar 17
    Spring break
    Spring Break
    Apr 11 – Apr 17
    Last day to choose pass/no pass
    Deadline to apply for Pass/No Pass
    Apr 28
    Finals
    Spring Final Exams
    Jun 8 – Jun 15

    From SMC’s academic calendar. Short-term and late-start classes have their own deadlines, listed with each class in the schedule.

    Does SMC have a winter session?

    Yes. SMC’s winter 2027 session runs Jan 4 – Feb 11. A winter class is a full course squeezed into a few weeks, so it can take a requirement off a heavy spring, at the cost of a fast pace.

    SMC’s calendar calls it: “6-week session”.

    Questions students ask

    When can I sign up for spring 2027 classes at SMC?

    SMC hasn't published Spring 2027 dates yet. Based on past patterns, priority registration should start around Monday, November 2, 2026.

    Why do some students get to register before me?

    California's community colleges follow a registration order set by state rules (California Code of Regulations, Title 5, section 58108). Groups the law names come first, including active-duty military and veterans, current and former foster youth, and students in DSPS, EOPS or CalWORKs. Next are continuing students who have finished orientation, placement and an education plan with a counselor. SMC sets the exact order within those rules.

    How do I get an earlier registration time at SMC?

    Finish orientation, placement and an education plan with a counselor at SMC before registration opens, and stay in good academic standing. Students can lose priority after two terms in a row on academic or progress probation (some colleges now call it "notice"), or once they pass 100 degree-applicable units.

    What if the class I need is full?

    Join the waitlist if the section has one, and keep an eye on it through the first week: seats open up as students drop. Depending on the college, you are either added automatically or sent a permission number or add code that expires, so check your email. Going to the first class meeting matters, since instructors often add waitlisted students who show up.

    When does the spring semester start at SMC?

    Spring 2027 classes at SMC start Tuesday, February 16, 2027.

    What's the last day to drop a class without a W at SMC?

    For full-term spring 2027 classes, Wednesday, March 17, 2027. Shorter classes have earlier deadlines, listed with each class in the schedule. A W does not affect your GPA, but the units still count as attempted, so a pattern of them can affect progress standing and financial aid.

    Can I take winter classes at SMC?

    Yes. SMC’s winter 2027 session runs Jan 4 – Feb 11. Winter classes count the same as spring ones, but cover a full course in a few weeks.

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