Federal student loan repayment can feel complicated, particularly when plans, deadlines, and borrower requirements change. Former SMCC students and other members of the College community do not have to manage those changes alone. The Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, repayment plan ended following court action in March 2026. Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan are… More »
The SMCC Nursing program is implementing a new admission process starting with the Fall 2027 cohort. If you have attended the Nursing Information Session within the last six months, you have already been made aware of this change. Pre-nursing students who have completed all nursing admission requirements will be reviewed in a pool for admission… More »
With enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester underway, we’re sharing a reminder of the opportunity to participate in the SMCC Honors Program. Are you looking for a challenge? Do you want to build your academic resume to transfer to another institution? Do you want to enhance your career credentials? If you are interested in deep… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) Athletics announced that Matt Richards is stepping down as head men’s basketball coach following a historic 23-year tenure that transformed the SeaWolves into one of the most successful small-college basketball programs in New England. Richards remains at SMCC serving the institution as chief of institutional advancement and engagement. Richards, who… More »
With hazardous heat expected across Maine through the July 4 holiday, Southern Maine Community College is reminding the SMCC community to take steps to stay safe at work, at home and while traveling. Extreme heat can affect anyone, especially during stretches of high temperatures and humidity. Students, employees and community members are encouraged to plan… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) recognized faculty and staff members on Thursday, May 7, at the College’s annual Employee Recognition Ceremony, celebrating more than 1,000 years of combined service across departments. PHOTO GALLERY: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCTZDk – Photos by Brian Berthiaume, Interim Assistant Director of Athletics Held in the Ocean View Dining Hall, the event honored dozens… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) celebrated its 79th commencement on Sunday, May 17, honoring the achievements of hundreds of graduates as they gathered with family, friends, faculty and staff. The ceremony was held at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. A total of 1,208 students received 1,275 degrees and certificates for… More »
Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) is recognizing two students whose leadership, service and academic achievement have made a lasting impact on the College community. Kamy Dube has been named SMCC’s Student of the Year, and Jae Howell has been selected as the College’s Distinguished Service Award recipient. Both will be honored at the 2026 Commencement… More »
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) will present the 16th annual Maine Mayhem Film Festival, a showcase of original short films created by second-year students in the College’s Communications and New Media Studies (CNMS) program. What began in 2011 as a student-led effort by CNMS Professor Corey Norman and student Jimmy Crocco… More »
SMCC proudly announces that 1,597 students have been named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. Students who complete at least nine credit hours with a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 are named to the Dean’s List, provided no grade is lower than a C and the student is not on probation. For… More »