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Welcome to SMC!

We are proud to support Cass County and the surrounding communities by providing affordable, local access to high quality education in addition to enriching the community with public events, a gym and fitness center, access to a full-service library, and more.

Upcoming Events

In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

May 21, 2025

New Student Orientation

Planning to start at SMC in Fall 2025? Don't miss New Student Orientation!

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SMC's summer and Fall registration is open!

March 23, 2025 - May 30, 2025

Registration Is Open!
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

May 21, 2025

New Student Orientation
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June 02, 2025

Summer Semester Begins
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

June 05, 2025

New Student Orientation
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

June 11, 2025

New Student Orientation
Students in STEM Camp learn as they experiment.

June 16, 2025 - June 18, 2025

STEM Camp
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

June 26, 2025

New Student Orientation
Roadrunner Ready Graphic

July 07, 2025 - August 07, 2025

Roadrunner Ready
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

July 10, 2025

New Student Orientation
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

July 16, 2025

New Student Orientation
Steve's Run celebrated 50 years in 2024.

July 18, 2025

Steve’s Run
In additional group sessions, students get one-on-one time with SMC advisors during New Student Orientation.

July 24, 2025

New Student Orientation
Choral Camp logo over photo of students playing in the Jazz Band

July 27, 2025 - August 01, 2025

Choral Camp
Pancake Palooza is one tasty part of Welcome Week at SMC!

August 24, 2025 - August 28, 2025

Welcome Week 2025
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September 02, 2025

Fall Semester Begins

News

Aliya Leavitt, Paw Paw, bound for WMU

SMC Arts Tour Concludes at Beckwith
Ranee Conley

SMC Teaching Early Childhood Apprentices
Director of Choral Activities David Carew, Vice Chairman Tracy Hertsel

SMC Trustees to Proceed with Presidential Search
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SMC Hosts Inaugural MiCareerQuest Cass County
Board of Trustees with shovels

Wrestling addition to Zollar officially underway
SMC's Spring 2025 Nursing Class

SMC Graduates 15-Member Nursing Class
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