Get ready to attend SMCC!
Recently accepted to SMCC? Congratulations! We can’t wait for you to be part of our community. As a new student, there are just a few steps to take to ensure you are on track for success.
All the details are below. Get started now!
Step 1: Get Started with our Online Advising & Registration Tool
Access our online advising tool anytime to learn how to create a schedule and register for classes and get many other helpful tips.
Interested in living on campus? We encourage you to use the tool to register for classes as soon as possible. You’ll not only get the best choice of courses, but you need to be signed up for classes to apply for on-campus housing. Visit our Housing webpage for more details on applying.
Step 2: Sign Up for New Student Advising Session
Choose From:
- Small Group Advising Session by Pathway
- Accepted Student Day by Pathway
- Individual Advising Session by Pathway
- Advising for our Midcoast Campus in Brunswick
- Advising for Veterans and their Dependents
- International Student/New Mainer Advising
Small Group Advising Session by Pathway
Our small group sessions include no more than 5 students! You will meet with a Staff/Pathway Advisor and other students in your Pathway, learn about degree requirements, your student portal, and sign up for classes!
Unsure which Pathway you’re in? Visit our Programs and Training webpage to view the Pathways.
Education, Human Services, and Social & Behavioral Sciences
South Portland Campus: Sign Up For This Session
Health Sciences
Note: Pre-Nursing/Nursing students, use the link for Nursing in the Accepted Student Day by Pathway section.
South Portland Campus: Sign Up For This Session
Accepted Student Day by Pathway
An Accepted Student Day is a great time to: meet faculty, staff, and fellow students from your Pathway area; learn how to navigate MySMCC, your SMCC student portal; create a schedule and register for classes. If you’ve already registered using our online tool, we will review your schedule to ensure you are signed up for the appropriate courses for your major.
Unsure which Pathway you’re in? Visit our Programs and Training webpage to view the Pathways.
Computer Science and Information Technology
South Portland Campus: Sign Up For This Session
Remote via Zoom: Sign Up For This Session
Large Group Advising Session
This session is larger (up to 25 students), and is for students in any Pathway. You will meet Advising staff and other new students, learn about degree requirements, your student portal, and sign up for classes. Coming soon.
Individual Advising Session by Pathway
This is a one-on-one session with your Staff/Pathway Advisor. Staff have a limited number of these appointments, and may be booking far into the future.
Arts, Humanities, Digital Media, and Communication
MAJORS: Liberal Studies, Liberal Studies: English, Liberal Studies: Music, Undecided: www.smccme.edu/canderson or www.smccme.edu/mhoffman
MAJORS: Communications & New Media, Liberal Studies: Art: www.smccme.edu/agagnon
Business and Hospitality
MAJORS: Business Administration, Business Administration: Sports Management, Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management: www.smccme.edu/aburton
Computer Science and Information Technology
MAJORS: Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science: www.smccme.edu/dsimpson
Health Sciences
MAJORS: Cardiovascular Technology, Health Sciences, Medical Assisting, Nutrition & Dietetics, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology: www.smccme.edu/kbrady
Industrial Technology and Transportation
MAJORS: Architectural & Engineering Design, Automotive Technology, Building Construction, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrician’s Certificate, Horticulture, HVAC, Plumbing, Precision Machining & Manufacturing: www.smccme.edu/jgresley
Sciences, Engineering, and Mathematics
MAJORS: Liberal Studies: Math focus, Liberal Studies: Science focus: www.smccme.edu/kdoan
MAJOR: Marine Science: www.smccme.edu/skardash
MAJOR: Biotechnology: www.smccme.edu/jsaucier
MAJOR: Pre-Engineering: www.smccme.edu/slynham
Education, Human Services, and Social & Behavioral Sciences
MAJORS: Majors Early Childhood Education, Education, Human Services, Liberal Studies: History focus, Liberal Studies: Political Science focus, Liberal Studies: Psychology focus, Liberal Studies: Social Work focus: www.smccme.edu/sleighton
Advising for our Midcoast Campus in Brunswick
Planning to take your courses at our Midcoast Campus in Brunswick? This session offers you the opportunity to meet with a Staff Advisor from the Midcoast Campus.
Schedule an in-person appointment at our Midcoast Campus in Brunswick
Advising for Veterans and their Dependents
Are you a Veteran or a Dependent of a Veteran? This session offers you the opportunity to meet with Amy Lainoff, our Director of Veteran and Military Student Services.
Schedule an in-person appointment at the South Portland Campus
International Student or New Mainer?
Are you a New Mainer or an International Student? This session offers you the opportunity to meet with Jodie Lane, or Director of the Intercultural Center and International Student Services.
International Student: Schedule a Remote/Zoom Appointment
New Mainer: Schedule a Remote/Zoom Appointment
New Mainer: Schedule an In-Person Appointment (South Portland Campus)
Questions? Contact Us:
Advising: 207-741-5835 or advising@smccME.edu
Advising FAQ’s: To view a list of helpful questions and answers around Advising, visit our Advising FAQ webpage.