Register early to secure your spot in the classes you want, on the schedule you want. You may have heard about an upcoming system change – and yes, that’s true! However, the best way to make the transition easier is by registering early on the current system, which you’re already familiar with. This will ensure… More »
SMCC is hosting its Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the South Portland Campus. We invite students and families to visit and get a first-hand look and feel for all we offer. You can meet our supportive faculty and staff at Open House, learn about Maine’s Free College… More »
South Portland, ME—Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is pleased to announce the establishment of the First Responders Scholarship Fund, a generously endowed scholarship for students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science, or Criminal Justice programs. With an initial investment of $104,000, the fund includes $100,000 to establish the fund and $4,000 to be… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) announced the grand opening of our Veterans Resource Center, the first of its kind among Maine’s community colleges. The new center, located in the Bay Building on SMCC’s South Portland campus, supports the unique needs of veteran students. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Wednesday, Sept. 11,… More »
The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2024 Light on the Point Award winners, who are listed below. The Foundation will host its annual Light on the Point fundraiser on Thursday, November 7 (view details here) to pay tribute to alums, faculty, staff, and the business community for their contributions… More »
AUGUSTA, ME (MCCS)— Early fall enrollment is up 9% at Maine’s community colleges, putting the seven colleges on track for another historic high enrollment this year. Enrollment has been boosted by a Free College Scholarship that covers 100% of tuition and mandatory fees for recent high school graduates, an increase in the number of high… More »
Welcome to Fall 2024 at SMCC! We are thrilled to see our campus come alive with new and returning students, faculty, and staff. As we embark on a new academic year, here’s a quick guide to help you maximize your time at SMCC. Check out these important Welcome Week events: Say #helloSMCC and Get Connected!… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine (MCCS)—Starting this fall, Maine’s public universities will guarantee admission to graduates of the state’s community colleges. Under the terms of a historic Transfer ME agreement signed today by Maine Community College System (MCCS) President David Daigler and University of Maine System (UMS) Chancellor Dannel Malloy, Maine’s community colleges will proactively notify their… More »
SMCC Athletics is excited to announce the completion of significant renovations to the baseball and softball fields located on the South Portland Campus. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors and donors, the College has made substantial improvements that will enhance student-athletes experience and beyond. The project involved a complete overhaul of the 30-year-old baseball… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – The Harold Alfond Foundation (HAF) is investing $75.5 million into short-term, workforce training programs at Maine’s community colleges over the next five years in what is the largest grant ever for the Maine Community College System. “This is truly a transformational investment that will directly benefit Mainers and Maine businesses across… More »