Happy Monday, Corsairs! Pearl is excited to keep finding fun events and tips for our students. Check out Pearl's Picks of the best events and resources for this week, August 25th - September 2nd: VIP Welcome When: Tuesday, August 26, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Where: Main Campus Quad What: Meet with SMC counselors, faculty, and staff, connect with other students, check out our student resource & Areas of Interest fair, join a campus tour, enjoy free In-N-Out burgers and get swag! Check your SMC email account for an invitation to register. Discover more! How to Establish Residency at SMC for Tuition Purposes When: Wednesday, August 27, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Where: Online What: Learn to navigate the residency process with Admissions and Records team members. We will go over the basics on how to establish residency... the good, the bad, and the ugly. The more prepared you are and ensure you take basic steps toward residency from Day 1, the better prepared you will be. Check it out! Navigating the Admissions Process at Santa Monica College When: Wednesday, August 27, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Online What: Join Admissions & Records and the Office of Outreach and Recruitment for an in-depth presentation on applying and enrolling into Santa Monica College as a first-time college student!. Read more here! Fall 2025 Professional Development Day - Campus Closed When: Thursday, August 28, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Where: Main Campus What: The SMC Campus will be closed today for the Faculty and Staff Professional Development day. Discover more! Author Talk with Dr. Tasha Eurich When: Thursday, August 28, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Online What: How to Thrive in a World of Constant Chaos with Organizational Psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich Learn how to master the daily grind and become shatterproof in a tumultuous world with key insights by Dr. Tasha Eurich as she talks about her newest book, Shatterproof: How to Thrive in a World of Constant... Discover more! Women’s Volleyball - Irvine Valley When: Friday, August 29, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Where: Corsair Gym What: Games held in the Corsair Gym. Free for SMC students (with current ID); $5 for adults & teens age 13 & up; $3 for seniors age 55 & up & youth ages 3 to 12; free for kids under 3. See full schedule - including away games. Explore here! Water Polo Alumni Game When: Saturday, August 30, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Santa Monica Swim Center What: Alumni, this one is for you! Come join us for the 2025 SMC Water Polo Alumni Game! Meet the 2025-2026 Corsairs, scrimmage, mingle, connect, and have a great time. Women's game: 11 a.m. Men's game: 12:15 p.m. Get details here! Men’s Football - LA Southwest When: Saturday, August 30, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: Corsair Stadium What: Games held at SMC Corsair Stadium. Free for SMC students (with current ID); $5 for adults & teens age 13 & up; $3 for seniors age 55 & up & youth ages 3 to 12; free for kids under 3. See the full schedule - including away games. Find out more! Labor Day - Campus Closed When: Monday, September 1, All Day Where: Main Campus What: SMC is closed for Labor Day. See details!! Fall Semester Begins!!! When: Tuesday, September 2 Where: SMC Campuses What: Start of the Fall 2025 term Check Calendar!! Pearl and your SMC family can't wait to see you there!