First-year freshman students are permitted to apply for free and are required only to submit the online application and official high school transcript. SMC is test optional meaning students may choose to submit test scores but SAT and ACT scores are not required for an admissions decision. There is no application fee. SMC admits students on a rolling basis so students can expect to receive an admissions decision within approximately one week after completing an application and providing all supporting documents. The suggested application deadline is August 1.

Transfer students are permitted to apply for free and are required only to submit the online application and official college transcripts from each previously attended institution. High school transcripts are required for students who have fewer than 16 transferable college credit hours. There is no application fee. SMC admits on a rolling basis so students can expect to receive an admissions decision within approximately one week after completing an application and providing all supporting documents. The suggested application deadline is August 1.