Each year, more than 10,000 students take advantage of the associate degrees and certificates of completion from South Mountain Community College. Our courses transfer to universities and colleges nationwide, and provide students with the tools needed for a lifetime of success.

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Number of Students:

There are approximately 5,000 students attending SMCC per semester. The information was found through the Registration and Records department at SMCC. Students can call 602.243.8000 for any general questions that SMCC employees could help you with or can transfer students to someone who can help. Students can also visit the web page.

http://students.southmountaincc.edu/Services/RegistrationRecords/AdmissionsRequirements.htm

Signature Programs:

ESL (English as a Second Language)

The ESL Program at SMCC offers classes designed to build on your skills. SMCC has a complete program that consists of four levels of ESL, from basic to more advanced. Each level includes

• Listening and Speaking • Phonics • Writing • Reading

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• Vocabulary These classes prepare students for other degree programs as they earn college credits. Classes are designed to reinforce and build on one another. SMCC’s wide range of support services will help students achieve their goals.

http://language.southmountaincc.edu/courseofferings/esl/defalt.htm

Bil ingual Nurs ing

The Bilingual Nursing Fellowship Program (BNFP) is designed to increase the number of nursing graduates who speak, read and write English and Spanish fluently. BNFP is collaboration between Phoenix College and South Mountain Community College. It is anticipated that each student will complete an AAS in Nursing and obtain a nursing license within three years after acceptance into the program.

http://nursing.southmountaincc.edu/

ADDRESS 7050 South 24th Street Phoenix, AZ 85042-5806

PHONE Main: (602)-243-8000 Fax: (602)-243-8329 TTD: (602)-245-5727

WEB http://www.SouthMountainCC.edu/

Student Test imonials

Edward Hernandez I have been exposed to many different opportunities at SMCC. During my orientation a Financial Aid Advisor sat down with me for four hours to help me make sure that I fully understood what each task meant.

Dian Pam South has helped me by giving me the chance to work at the student life and leadership office, giving me the ability to develop skills to interact with people with different backgrounds. Adrian Pearson I really appreciate the love that south mountain has for the students. I feel that the advisors, staff, as well as the teachers are in tune with the students. Steve Perez Jr. SMCC has given me a magnificent environment to expand my knowledge.

22% 9%

16%

53%

Academic Load Full-time Three-quarter time

Half-time Less than half-time

Primary Time of Attendance

57% 30%

8% 5%

Primary Time of Attendance

Day Evening Weekend Non-Traditional

49% 18%

10% 10%

7% 4%

2% 1%

15-19 20-24 25-29 30-39 40-49 50-59

60+ Other/Undeclared

Age

American Indian/Alaskan Native

4%

Asian or Pacific

Islander 4%

Black, not of Hispnic

origin 14%

Hispanic 31% White, not

of Hispanic origin 19%

Other/Unknown

28%

Ethnicity

Fine Arts

This program is designed to provide students with knowledge of humane, literary, dramatic and historical perspectives which are the foundation for story.

While SMCC students earn their Associate Degree, they can participate in award-winning theatrical productions at our state-of-the-art Performance Art Center, explore the ancient art of storytelling at the SMCC Storytelling Institute, or harmonize in our unmatched Music Department.

In addition to core classes offered for transfer, our imaginative art program offers night studio classes in Painting and Ceramics. Much of the unparalleled artwork created at South Mountain has been permanently incorporated into the architecture of the campus.

http://finearts.southmountaincc.edu/

Trio

Trio is a program that is set up to help students who need that extra support. Trio provides they students with opportunities that student wouldn’t have other wise like… Broadway shows, campus tours, scholarship opportunities, and other helpful fun activities.

Trio is very student oriented and works to help their students succeed. They provide private tutoring for their students and scholarship opportunities those students out side of Trio wouldn’t be able to receive. Trio on our campus has become such a helpful resource to our students who might not have had these opportunities before.

http://students.southmountaincc.edu/studentdevelopment/trio/

Campus Fun Facts:

Our New Library

Our new library is now open! This is the first library in Maricopa that is shared with the community college and the City of Phoenix. With its new interior, loads of books and the newly opened coffee or snack shop, the library has become a new popular hang out spot for many students and the community.

Var iety of Clubs

SMCC provides a variety of clubs open to students. Behavioral Health Services (BHS), Bilingual Student Nursing Association (BSNA), Black Student Union (BSU), Business Club, Circle of Nations, Club Teach, International Friends Clubs, MEChA, Medical Scrub Club, Minority Male Achievement, Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society), Pre Pharmacy Club, SHPE, Spirit Club, Spotlight Productions (Drama Club), STEP Club, Veterans Club, and many more.