Public community college in Phoenix serving 8,000+ students with associate degrees and university transfer pathways.
South Mountain Community College offers associate degrees, certificates of completion, and courses designed to transfer to universities. The college provides technology training and workforce development programs. A notable partnership with Northern Arizona University allows students to complete bachelor's degree programs on the SMCC campus after finishing their associate degree, with NAU maintaining a dedicated building on campus.
The main urban campus is located in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional locations in Guadalupe and Laveen. The college takes its name from South Mountain, located a few kilometers south of the main campus. SMCC is home to the Cougars athletic teams, which compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association and Arizona Community College Athletic Conference.
South Mountain Community College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. As one of ten colleges in the Maricopa County Community College District, it serves the greater Phoenix metropolitan area with a focus on accessible, affordable higher education and workforce development.