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Ready to graduate? Apply for graduation by March 26.
You can begin celebrating your success by taking the steps to receive your certificate or degree.
Start applying now!
- Complete the Spring 2021 graduation application
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Confirm you completed your degree requirements with your advisor.
- Submit your application and confirm your graduation!
- SMCC will send details about participating in the Spring 2021 Ceremony.
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Need help in your classes? Visit our online tutoring center and get help now! Click the button below to access the Tutoring Center. |
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Spring Break 2021 Begins March 15!
SMCC and all Maricopa Community Colleges will be on Spring break between March 15 - 21.
All Colleges and the District Office will be closed on Thursday, March 18 and Friday, March 19.
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SMCC Celebrates Women's History Month
Join in celebrating the legacy of women! SMCC hosts two empowering women in the March Paving the Way Speaker Sessions!
See more in the newsletter below for more info.
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Register for Summer and Fall 2021 Classes! |
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Summer and Fall 2021 class registration opens April 5! Get prepared with the classes you need to register.
Connect with your Field of Interest Academic Advisor to find the classes you need to take for your educational plan.
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Arizona Republic Shares the Experience of SMCC Black Student Union Member in "Still I Rise" Article |
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"Breyona Knight, 20, believes the past several months have shown the importance of mental health resources and awareness across the country..."
Read the Arizona Republic article to hear from Breyona Knight, SMCC's Black Student Union member and other students across Arizona as they share their experience of 2020.
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Be the SMCC Student Voice! Nominations Open Now
Maricopa Colleges is looking for the 2021-2022 student representatives and Governing Board member!
The Maricopa Student Senate (MSS) is a student representative body of the MCCCD and is comprised of a senator from each of the 10 colleges.
Become the SMCC representative! SMCC is looking for the right student advocate for our campus community.
The Student Governing Board member is the voice working with elected Governing Board members to ensure the student voice is heard at the highest level.
Get involved and become your campus advocate!
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SMCC Hosts Field of Interest Program Events |
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Computer and Information Technology FOI
Thinking of Transferring to GCU? Learn about student life, the transfer process and the Computer and Information Technology programs!
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Third Annual Behavioral Sciences Career Forum!
For students interested in pursuing a degree or career in Behavioral Health Sciences will have live contact with behavioral health agency experts.
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Climb the Educators Mountain
Join the four-day virtual sessions to learn about all education careers offered at SMCC. The event will feature guest speakers with experience in the field, and you will get the opportunity to connect with ASU, GCU and NAU about transferring.
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Construction Trades Institute Conference
You will get a chance to learn about the Applied Technology Field of Interest in the Carpentry/Framing, Electrical and Plumbing programs.
SAVE THE DATE!
April 2 | 1:30 om
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SMCC Storytellers Take the Virtual Stage March 5
The ASU Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing presents The Big Story: Native Tellers Respond to The Round House featuring SMCC Storytelling Institute tellers Ken Duncan, Violet Duncan, Martha Ludlow Martinez, and Kyle Mitchell.
After sharing each of their stories, tellers will participate in a short panel discussion and answer questions from the audience. RSVP!
Don't miss this great event coming up March 5 at 7 pm.
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March Paving the Way Speaker Sessions
The SMCC American Indian Student Center presents Paving the Way Speaker Sessions, bringing indigenous community leaders, elected officials, and professionals to share their stories with students and the South Phoenix community.
The center is focused in helping support and uplift future generations through stories. Join the March speaker sessions!
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Amanda Cheromiah
Doctoral candidate and Documentarist
March 11 | 2pm - 3pm
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Sharice Davids
U.S. Representative, District 117
March 22 | 11 am - Noon
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SMCC Virtual Mock Job Interviews |
Get prepared for your job interview with us! The SMCCLibrary and Counseling Department will be hosting the Spring 2021 Mock Job Interviews on an online platform.
Practice, record and receive feedback!
Mock job interviews will be open from March 29 - April 2 with 24/7 access.
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Interviews are hosted through MyCareer Link. Access information will be available in the event page. For questions, connect with lora.largo@southmountaincc.edu. |
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Manage Your Stress!
The Counseling Department at SMCC is happy to announce we will be offering to our students Mindfulness-Based Stress Management.
Join March 25, 2021 from 1 - 2 pm.
We will be offering a 6-session group that meets weekly, which is designed to help students deal with current stress in their lives.
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Paying for College: Financial Aid, Financial Literacy and Scholarships! |
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Attend a FAFSA Completion Workshop to finish your application for academic year 2020-21.
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Attend a Financial Literacy Workshop and earn the opportunity for a $1,000 scholarship!
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The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation scholarship application for Fall 2021 Application Cycle: March 1, 2021 – April 16, 2021.
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Check out these opportunities! |
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App Development 'Hackathon' Open to All Students
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ServiceNow invites you to participate in a virtual 5-day Hackathon!
The event consists of an interactive 3-day Application Development training and a 2-day Hackathon from March 15 - 19.
Students will be able to collaborate, problem-solve, and engage both theory and practice in order to "hack" real problems companies face. Students will divide into teams and work together to deliver a finished business application.
Register and start coding!
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SMCC is excited to kick-off the second 'design jam'!
This jam includes a project to create a Digital Assistant using Amazon's Alexa device voice technology.
March 4 | 4 pm
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Explore everything Grand Canyon University has to offer by joining this virtual event.
Learn about our generous scholarship opportunities, support services, housing options and our vibrant campus life.
March 10 | 11 am
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Looking for transferring opportunities? Connect with NAU!
Learn about the opportunities you have right on campus! Northern Arizona University's extended campus is at SMCC, and representative, Mark Sanders can help you find if your path is NAU.
Sessions are every Wednesday!
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MCCCD Virtual University Transfer Fair
Don't miss the Spring 2021 Virtual University Transfer Fairs!
There will be three fairs during the Spring 2021 with more than 20 universities open to talk!
See dates:
Tuesday, March 30 | 4 to 6 pm
Thursday, April 22 |12 to 2 pm
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In-Powered Workshop Series Helping Students Stay Motivated
The Maricopa Community Colleges present the In-Powered Workshop Series and Conference open to all students.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new strategies and best practices drawn from higher education, coaching, and positive psychology.
Sessions available in March:
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The 2021 Skilled Trades Expo brings together business and industry professionals, students, and the community to learn and share important information about job training and education.
Skilled Trades Expo 2021
April 1 | 10 am
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HACU Latinx Student Leadership Summit Accepting Application Until March 7
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and Google will co-host a Latinx Student Leadership Summit taking place virtually, on April 24, 2021.
Undergraduate student leaders with a passion for technology and an interest in developing their leadership skills are encouraged to apply for the one-day summit.
The summit will be hosted virtually and will include breakout sessions, networking opportunities and activities to help you become part of the Google community.
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SMCC Baseball Wins Both Ends of Doubleheader at Yavapai
The South Mountain Community College baseball team (5-1, 2-0 ACCAC) defeated Yavapai College 13-6 (7 innings) and 6-5 (6 innings) in an Arizona Community College Athletic Conference doubleheader in Prescott on Feb. 27.
In the first game, the Cougars scored twice in the sixth to retake the lead and then added seven runs in the seventh to seal the comeback. In game two, the Cougars scored runs in the fifth and sixth to edge the Roughriders and complete the sweep.
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Visit the new Cougar Athletics website to stay updated! |
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Food, Housing and Financial Resources |
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Helping you to be at your best
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) is a monthly nutrition program that provides funds for qualified individuals and families to purchase healthy food from local grocery stores, farmers’ markets, or online.
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SMCC Releases Cougar News! |
This is SMCC's first digital student newsletter! Cougar News will be sent out monthly to all students to bring you the latest news, events and opportunities available on-and-off campus. Stay tuned to our monthly newsletter!
Enjoy!
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