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Advising Month helps students stay on a path to academic success

It’s that time of year again to start focusing on the future. Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) advisors are ready to help you reach your educational goals while saving you precious time and money during Advising Month 2022. SMCC faculty and staff encourage students to meet with an advisor during Advising Month, which kicks off… More »

Nearly 1,000 people visited SMCC during Fall Open House 2022

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Mother nature played along this past Saturday, helping highlight the beautiful Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) campus during the Fall 2022 Open House event. Nearly 1,000 people including hundreds of prospective students came to campus to meet SMCC faculty and staff and explore the exciting opportunities at the College. During the… More »

Fall enrollment up 10.5% at Southern Maine Community College

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Fall enrollment at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is up 10.5% in headcount and 16.4% in credit hours, according to numbers released Wednesday by the Maine Community College System (MCCS), boosted by a new Free College scholarship. “Maine’s Free College initiative, our flexible and accessible programs, and our dedicated and talented… More »

South Portland’s Pleasantdale Hose Company Three Memorial Scholarship to support SMCC Students

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – An investment of $60,000 from South Portland’s Pleasantdale Hose Company Three to the Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Foundation will benefit SMCC full- and part-time students in the College’s public safety programs. Pleasantdale Hose Company Three established the endowed scholarship in memory of all who served the company from 1893-2015. The… More »

SMCC to host Open House Saturday, October 22

Southern Maine Community College is hosting its Fall Open House on Saturday, October 22, 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… More »

In Her Presence organization holds Student Day at SMCC

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – In Her Presence (IHP), a Maine-based organization that supports New Mainer women and their families, held their Student Day at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) on Friday, September 23. SMCC will provide classroom space for over 90 students and additional IHP programs. In Her Presence works with New Mainers, including Asylum… More »

SMCC to host Transfer Fair Thursday, October 6

Colleges and universities in Maine and from across New England will be on hand at the fall Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Transfer Fair where students can learn about transfer opportunities after graduation. The fair is scheduled from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, October 6 in the Campus Center. The fair allows students to do… More »