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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.

July 10, 2025

New Student Orientation

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

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SMC's Fall registration is open!

March 23, 2025 - August 29, 2025

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

July 10, 2025

New Student Orientation
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July 14, 2025 - September 02, 2025

Fall Semester Begins
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
Dual enrolled students sitting on Alumni Plaza

August 13, 2025

Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation
Dual enrolled students sitting on Alumni Plaza

August 15, 2025

Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation
Dual enrolled students sitting on Alumni Plaza

August 22, 2025

Dual-Enrolled Student Orientation
Pancake Palooza is one tasty part of Welcome Week at SMC!

August 24, 2025 - August 28, 2025

Welcome Week 2025
Prospective students learning about SMC at the Open House.

October 17, 2025

Open House

News

WBB Coach Ariana Dampier

SMC Names Ariana Dampier as Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
Donna Babler, Krista Blanchard

Record Cast of 39 at ETS Theatre Camp at Beckwith
Keeping a close eye on a chemical reaction

164 Attend SMC's Seventh STEM Camp
Camille Briegel, Linda Campbell, Janet Ross

51st Steve's Run Starts Downtown July 18
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SMC Continues Enrollment Growth, Trustees Adopt Budgets
SMC Brass Band

SMC Brass Band, DUHS Choir Lead Off City Summer Concerts

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