About our High School Programs
Get a head start on your future with our college credit programs for high school students.
SMCC believes in empowering high school students to reach their full potential. We offer a variety of programs with high school districts thoughout the state that allow students to earn college credits while they are still working towards their high school diploma.
These programs allow high school students to:
- Get a head start on their college education
- Explore their interests
- Strengthen their resume
- Prepare for success in college and beyond
On Course for College Options
These opportunities are for juniors and seniors who are looking to take tuition-free courses while still attending high school. Credits earned can be applied towards a degree at SMCC and may be accepted at other colleges and universities.
Dual Enrollment
Take SMCC courses taught by SMCC instructors, while still in high school. Connect with the SMCC community with access to facilities, resources, and events. Learn more.
Concurrent Enrollment
Take tuition-free SMCC college courses at your high school or Career and Technical Education School (CTE). Courses are taught by SMCC-approved high school teachers during the regular academic day. Learn more.
CTE Articulation Agreements
Take courses at your CTE and earn college credit through a proficiency-based system. Learn more.
Scholarship Opportunity: If you take a dual or concurrent enrollment course while in high school, and decide to continue your education at SMCC after graduating, you can take 15 credits for the cost of 12. Contact us for more information.
Additional High School Programs
Embark
Embark is a high school-to-college transition program that helps undecided high school students learn more about their college options and provides individualized support. Learn more.
JMG
JMG partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure all Maine students graduate, attain post-secondary credentials, and pursue meaningful careers. Learn more.
CTE College & Career Coach
SMCC provides a CTE College & Career Coach that travels to designated CTEs in the region to provide support for college and career exploration.
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
SMCC accepts many courses with a score of 3 or higher for credit toward your degree or certificate. To see if you have AP courses that can earn you credit, view the list of SMCC Course Equivalencies for AP Tests.
Spring Ahead
Seniors at some High Schools may be eligible for Spring Ahead. During this tuition-free early college program, seniors spend their final spring semester on the local community college campus with a full-time schedule. They’ll engage with a college coach & peer cohort. Contact your high school to see if they participate.
Partnering SMCC High Schools & Career Technical Education Center (CTEs) with Concurrent Enrollment Agreements
High Schools
- Biddeford High School
- Brunswick High School
- Cape Elizabeth High School
- Deering High School
- Dexter Regional High School
- Falmouth High School
- Freeport High School
- Gorham High School
- Gray-New Gloucester High School
- Greely High School
- Kennebunk High School
- Massabesic High School
- Morse High School
- Mt. Ararat High School
- Old Orchard Beach High School
- Portsmouth High School (RI)
- So. Portland High School
- Telstar High School
- Thornton Academy
- Westbrook High School
- Yarmouth High School
- York High School
Career Technical Education Center (CTEs)
- Bath Reg. Career & Technical Center
- Biddeford Regional Center of Technology
- Capital Area Technical Center
- Foster Technical Center
- Hancock County Technical Center
- Lake Region Vocational Center
- Lewiston Regional Technical Center
- Maine Region 10 Technical Center
- Mid-Maine Center of Technology
- Oxford Hills Technical School
- Portland Arts & Technology HS
- Reg. 8 Mid-Coast School of Technology
- Sanford Regional Technical Center
- St. John Valley Technical Center
- Tri-County Technical Center
- United Technologies Center
- Waldo County Technical Center
- Westbrook Regional Vocational Center
Contact Us:
Early College Office: : Chris Ike, 741-5861 or cike@mainecc.edu
Molly Caso, 207-741-5605 or mcaso@mainecc.edu