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Course Horse FAQ #317

 

COURSEHORSE FAQ

This page is provided as a courtesy to Course Horse students. If you encounter problems or need support, please contact CourseHorse by submitting a contact form at https://coursehorse.com/contact-us.

Please DO NOT contact Community Ed directly, as all support issues and requests need to go directly through CourseHorse.

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Campus Map,  Class Location & Parking

+SMC Campus Maps


Click to view a scaleable PDF version of the SMC Main Campus

+Where are classes held and where do I park?

Classes at SMC Community Education can be scheduled across several of the Santa Monica Campuses as well as at off-site locations. The location of your class can be found in the confirmation email you received after registering for a class. In that same email, you will find the email account of your instructor, so you can have a way to communicate with your instructor as needed.

All SMC parking lots, as well as SM City Lots, require Head-in parking only. Below are the most used campus locations for Community Ed classes.

SMC Main Campus:  1900 Pico Blvd. Parking Permits are required at any hour, Monday through Thursday, and until 1 pm on Friday. Parking permits for the Main Campus are not available for purchase by Continuing & Community Education students. On Friday evenings and on the weekends, parking on SMC's main campus is FREE and no permit is required. Head-in parking ONLY is strictly enforced.

Airport Arts Campus:  2800 AIRPORT AVE. (Parking is free. No permit required.) Head-in parking ONLY is strictly enforced. Park anywhere NOT marked "Permit Parking Only."

Bundy Campus: 3171 S. BUNDY DR.  |  Parking Permit for Bundy (PDF)
Please use the link and download the pdf of the parking permit for Bundy campus only.   Fill out the class name, class room # and place it on your dashboard.

Bundy Campus Parking: For Community Education students, parking is free after 5:00 pm on Monday - Thursday, after 2:00 pm on Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday; no parking decal or permit is needed at these times. All other times require a parking permit or decal only available to SMC students, staff or faculty. Park anywhere NOT marked "Permit Parking Only." Make sure you are parked HEAD-IN ONLY -- HEAD-IN ONLY PARKING is strictly enforced. That means no backing into a parking space, no driving through to the other side so you appear to have backed into the space.

Emeritus College: 1227 SECOND STREET (Parking is available in the City parking structure #2, located at the corner of Second Street and Wilshire Blvd. Parking is free for the first two hours, and $1 for each additional 1/2 hour until 6 pm. After 6 pm, there is no free parking in the City structure, and parking is $5 for the entire evening, or any portion of it.) Head-in parking ONLY is strictly enforced.

SMC Performing Arts Center:  1310 ELEVENTH ST. For Community Education students, parking is free after 5:00 pm on Monday - Thursday, after 2:00 pm on Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday; no parking decal or permit is needed at these times. All other times require a parking permit or decal only available to SMC students, staff or faculty. Park anywhere NOT marked "Permit Parking Only." HEAD-IN ONLY PARKING  is strictly enforced.

Some classes are held off-site in the community. Those locations and directions will be noted on your confirmation email after you have registered.
 

Disclaimer: While we strive to maintain accurate and up-to-date information on parking at the college, please understand that the parking policies for Santa Monica College can change without notice. All parking regulations are created and enforced by the Santa Monica College Campus Police and anyone parking on the college's property is advised to read and adhere to all posted signs. Ultimately, it is the responsibility the individual to read, fully understand, and abide by the regulations set by our parking enforcement.

Class Cancellations

+What happens if I need to cancel a class?

You will need to contact Course Horse in the event you wish to cancel your registration and request a refund. You can do so by submitting the contact form provided at Course Horse: https://coursehorse.com/contact-us

Class Supplies & Material Fees

+To whom do I pay the materials fee?

Material fees are paid directly to the instructor at the first class meeting. Please bring to your first class cash in fee amount, as the instructor may not have change available.
 

+How do I find out if I need class Supplies?

Check the Class Supplies page to see if your instructor has posted a handout with class supplies for your class. If your class is not listed, your instructor will go over any needed supplies in the first session.

Contacting Your Instructor

+How can I contact my instructor?

Your instructor's name and email address will be found in the course confirmation email that you receive after registering for a class.

Missing Classes or Assignments

+If I miss a class or classes is it possible to make up the class?

It is Community Ed's policy that there are no make-up classes.

 

+If I miss a class can I get the missed assignments from the instructor?

If you miss assignments you need to make arrangements with your instructor and it would be up to that instructor to agree to any such request, such as emailing missed assginments or handouts.

 

Misc. Information

+Is there a minimum age limit for students to attend a class?

Currently, the minimum age to enroll in classes is 17 years old, as most classes are geared towards adults. Occasionally, we will offer special classes specifically for children and teens.

 

+ Where can I get a description of the course?

If you search for your class in our Class listings, you should find a short description of the class. If you want a more detailed description or a syllabus for the class, you will be provided with one on your first day from the instructor.

+ If I take the Become a Notary in One Day class, but don't pass my Notary exam, can I retake the exam?

Course Horse students who fail their first Notary exam, which is included in the course, will need to make their own, separate arrangements with to retake the exam. The instructor will be able to give further information if that becomes the case.