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Governor Mills proposes permanent Free College in new budget

AUGUSTA, ME — (MCCS/UMS/MMA) Leaders of the University of Maine System (UMS), the Maine Community College System (MCCS) and Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) are praising the commitment to public higher education in the biennial budget proposal released by Gov. Janet Mills today. Together, UMS, MCCS and MMA enroll 46,695 students and educate tens of thousands… More »

Welcome to Spring 2025

Welcome, students. We’re so excited to see new and returning faces at the College and to start the Spring semester. Everyone on campus, including faculty, staff, and peers, is dedicated to supporting you and providing guidance throughout the school year. We know you may have questions, especially at the beginning of the semester. We are… More »

New Spring Ahead program continues to grow as students visit SMCC South Portland campus for spring orientation

Over sixty Maine high school students visited Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) on Tuesday, January 7, for orientation to the 2025 Spring Ahead program, a Maine Community College System (MCCS) early college initiative. The Spring Ahead program is designed for high school students who want to get a head start on preparing for post-high school… More »

Reflecting on 2024 at SMCC

As we welcome everyone back to campus for 2025, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements and milestones of 2024. From student successes to campus developments, SMCC continued to grow and thrive, reinforcing our commitment to excellence in education and workforce training. LEADERSHIP: Kristen Miller was introduced as the new SMCC president…. More »

Do you want to be the SMCC mascot, Wolfie?

Hey SMCC SeaWolves! Are you looking for a fun way to represent your school, energize the crowd, and spread SeaWolf pride? We’re hunting for enthusiastic individuals to step into the paws of our beloved mascot, Wolfie the Seawolf! As Wolfie, you’ll have the chance to: Hype up the crowd at games, events, and special appearances. Connect… More »

SMCC Holiday Hours

SMCC wishes everyone a joyful holiday season! Please take note of the College’s upcoming holiday hours and special schedules for various departments and services: SMCC Holiday Closures Tuesday, December 24: Closed Wednesday, December 25: Closed Tuesday, December 31: Closing at 12 p.m. Wednesday, January 1: Closed Special Department Hours Admissions and Advising Offices Closed: Monday,… More »

Traffic Alert: Tuesday, Dec. 10 Casco Bay Bridge closures

The Maine Department of Transportation has issued a traffic alert that may impact your travel plans tomorrow. What’s Happening: The Casco Bay Bridge will be closed to southbound traffic (Portland to South Portland) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 10 for emergency repair work. This closure is necessary to replace a barricade damaged by a vehicle on Monday,… More »

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile brings fun and flavor to SMCC 

SMCC was buzzing with excitement as the iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled onto campus Friday, Nov. 15, drawing a crowd of hundreds for a thrilling hot dog eating contest featuring students and faculty. The event, organized by SMCC’s L. Joe Van Why School of Hospitality staff, served up plenty of laughs, competition, and delicious hot… More »

President Miller suits up for Fire Science training 

SMCC President Kristen Miller took experiential learning to new heights by gearing up and stepping into the heat of fire sciences training. President Miller joined students in a fire behavior burn exercise as part of the College’s Fire Science program. The opportunity to participate in the training came from a conversation with adjunct instructor Mara… More »

New student mainecc.edu email addresses coming soon!

ATTENTION SMCC STUDENTS As you may have heard, our college is investing in many new technologies to provide you with a better experience and enhance our ability to serve you.  To use these new technologies, we will be shifting to a new email address format.  You may have already noticed the faculty and staff using… More »