November is Advising Month at Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), and students are encouraged to take advantage of a variety of opportunities to connect with academic advisors, plan their upcoming courses and prepare for winter, spring and summer registration. Throughout the month, SMCC’s Advising team will offer registration labs, extended drop-in hours and informal advising… More »
SMCC is expanding its ability to provide nutritious food to students thanks to a generous investment from Hannaford Supermarkets through its Fuel Kids at School initiative. The investment includes a new freezer for the College’s Captain’s Cupboard food pantry on the South Portland Campus, increasing its capacity to store and distribute frozen foods and helping… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — To help students at every stage chart a confident path forward, Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) has launched MyMajors and MyCareers—two interactive tools backed by the National Science Foundation. The platforms simplify career and major exploration by mapping students’ passions, strengths, and goals to best-fit SMCC programs—including degrees, certificates, and workforce… More »
Wednesday, October 21, is Financial Aid Day, a nationwide celebration recognizing the professionals who help students navigate the financial aid process and make higher education more accessible. At Southern Maine Community College (SMCC), it’s also an opportunity to highlight the history of financial aid, share some interesting facts and remind students that help is always… More »
Students and employees are invited to submit artwork for an upcoming art exhibit celebrating the successes of first-generation college students at SMCC. Submit drawings, photographs, paintings, sculptures, 3D artwork, or anything else that inspires you. This art show will highlight the talent of our first-generation community on campus. Artists who submit work for display will… More »
Have you seen the TRIO office in the South Portland Campus Center and wondered who they are and what they do? October is your chance to find out. Throughout October, TRIO Student Support Services is celebrating Get to Know TRIO Month with pop-up tables, activities and events designed to introduce students to the TRIO community… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will recognize five individuals and organizations for their contributions to the College, its students and the broader community during the SMCC Foundation’s annual A Light on the Point celebration Friday, Nov. 6. The 2026 honorees are Michaela McVetty, Outstanding Alumnus Award; Jessica Conley, Outstanding Faculty Award; Jim Whitten, Outstanding Staff… More »
Southern Maine Community College has postponed the Family, Friends & Homecoming Week events scheduled for this Saturday, Sept. 26, and Sunday, Sept. 27, due to the severe weather forecast. The safety of students, employees, alumni, families, friends and other guests is the College’s top priority. Updated information about the affected events will be posted on… More »
SMCC has rescheduled its annual Fall Open House for Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.-noon at the College’s South Portland Campus. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26. With severe weather forecast for the original date, SMCC postponed the event with the safety of prospective students, families, employees and the College community as… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) has exciting events coming up, and we’re looking for students who are interested in stepping into the role of Wolfie, SMCC’s mascot. Wolfie plays an important part in creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere at College events. Whether interacting with students, greeting community members, posing for photos or showing SeaWolf… More »