About South Mountain Community College
South Mountain Community College is a public community college in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in the South Mountain area and the greater Maricopa County region. It is part of the Maricopa Community Colleges system. The college offers open-access higher education with a focus on serving local and transfer-bound students.
The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce-oriented programs across a range of fields. Like many community colleges, it supports students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions as well as those seeking career preparation or skill development. Academic and student support services are an important part of the college's mission.
- Public community college serving Phoenix and the South Mountain area
- Part of Maricopa Community Colleges, the large local community college system
- Transfer-oriented options for students planning to continue to four-year institutions
- Career and workforce programs alongside associate degree pathways
- Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission