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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

New student orirentation at SMC helps students be ready to hit the ground running on the first day of classes.

July 15, 2026

New Student Orientation

Planning to start at SMC in Fall 2026? Don't miss New Student Orientation!

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New student orirentation at SMC helps students be ready to hit the ground running on the first day of classes.

July 15, 2026

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

July 17, 2026

Steve’s Run
New student orirentation at SMC helps students be ready to hit the ground running on the first day of classes.

July 23, 2026

New Student Orientation
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August 06, 2026

Summer Semester Ends
Pancake Palooza is one tasty part of Welcome Week at SMC!

August 30, 2026 - September 03, 2026

Welcome Week 2026
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September 07, 2026

Labor Day
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September 08, 2026

Fall Semester Begins
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December 18, 2026

Fall Semester Ends

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Big chair

Couple Met at SMC During Pandemic
The start of the 2025 race

Steve’s Run Returns July 17
Whitewater rafting

SMC Seeks Adventure in Colorado Rockies
At SMC, Joshua Goodrich planned a career entirely in technology. Law came later

Practicing law with technology
Professor Andrew Dohm coaches Levi on the Snap Rover

SMC Hosts 110 for Eighth STEM Camps
Coach Zac Sartori, Trustee Beth Cripe

SMC Approves Faculty Contract, Adopts FY ’27 Budgets
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