Current Students

For currently enrolled students at all class levels, please see below for additional information.

Majors & Minors 

Do you want to change your major or add a major(s)/minor(s)/certificate(s)? Submit the Declaration of Major/Minor Form.

List of undergraduate majors, minors, and certificates offered at SMC

Split and Individualized Majors

Split major: create a major out of two existing majors. 
Individualized major: create a major that does not exist.

In order to move forward with either of the above options, you need to meet with your academic advisor and submit an Individualized/Split Major Petition through the Registrar’s Office. There are additional guidelines for Individualized Majors.

Who is my Academic Advisor?

Your academic advisor is listed on GaelXpress.

Need Help Finding Your Academic Advisor?

1. Go to Gael Express
2. Click on the Academic Tab
3. Select Student Planning
4. Select “Register for Classes”
5. Select the “Advising Tab” at the top of the page.

There you should find your Academic Advisor along with your Success Coach!

Note: First year students should meet with their FYAC instructor for advising during their first year.

Request a Change of Academic Advisor

Change of Academic Advisor Form
Please allow processing time after you have submitted your request.

If you have questions about your request, please email tao@stmarys-ca.edu. 

Register for Courses

Prior to registration, meet with your advisor and discuss your course plan (fall and spring).

Visit this page to learn how to register for classes. 
How to Register for courses via GXP 2.0

How to Search for courses that meet Core Curriculum requirements- Google Doc

Add/Drop Process (first two weeks of the term, every term except JanTerm)
Core Curriculum FAQs
Holds & Approvals
Waitlist Process
Collegiate Seminar

Jan Term

Fall 2025 Registration Resources

Fall 2025 Seminar Info Sheet

Full Time, Part-Time, and Overload Status

Full Time Status= 12 or more units per semester. We recommend taking an average of 15 units per semester to stay on track for on-time graduation.

Part-time status = Less than 12 units per semester. Check in with the Financial Aid Office and the Business Office to understand the impact of part-time status. Students wishing to be part-time status should also review and complete the Traditional Undergraduate Part Time Request Form.

Overload Status= Taking more than 18 units during fall or spring or more than 36 units per academic year. Overload registration requires submission of an Overload Request Form through the Registrar’s Office. To qualify for overload registration you must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and have advisor approval. Students in overload status will be subject to overload fees

Transferring Courses

Transfer Equivalency Portal: Find pre-approved transfer courses here. In alphabetical order by school.
What courses can I transfer?: Review all information and policies related to transferring courses.
How-To Transfer Courses: Video on how to transfer courses

Where should I send my official, sealed transcripts?
Once you complete your course and receive a grade, you can mail or email your official, sealed transcripts to:
email: 
registrar@stmarys-ca.edu
mail: 
Saint Mary's College of California
Office of the Registrar
PMB 4748
Moraga, CA 94575

For additional questions, please email registrar@stmarys-ca.edu.

Summer Session

SMC Summer session is a great opportunity to:

• Learn at an accelerated pace
• Fulfill CORE Curriculum/General Education requirements or explore a new academic program
• Take advantage of the reduced tuition rate

Many courses are being offered remotely.

Visit the Summer Session website to learn more about course offerings. 

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about Summer Session.

Carnegie Transition Resources

In Fall 2023, Saint Mary’s College undergraduate majors, minors, and Core Curriculum went through significant changes. The aim of these changes was to simplify requirements, more accurately account for student workload, map developmental learning, offer more flexibility, and support timely graduation.

Academic Planning Resources for students who entered before Fall 2023:

Old + New Course Numbers

Core Curriculum Transition Chart

Graduation & Commencement

All students must apply with the Office of the Registrar to participate in the commencement ceremony in May.

Commencement applications typically open in late December/early January.

• Current students:  Apply through MySMC > GaelXpress > Commencement Event Registration
• Recently graduated alums: contact the Office of the Registrar

Seniors may participate in commencement exercises provided they have no more than 8 units remaining toward their degree requirements and have submitted a plan to complete those requirements and are in good standing. Students wishing to walk in commencement with requirements remaining must submit a Commencement Eligibility Petition before registering for Commencement in GaelXpress.

*Please note that graduation and commencement are different. Graduation is degree completion while commencement is the ceremony.

For additional questions, please email registrar@stmarys-ca.edu