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 sessions at locations across the South Portland and Midcoast campuses. Several activities will also take place in residence halls, making it easier for students to get answers to their questions and connect with the support they need.

Whether you’re selecting courses for next semester, reviewing your academic progress or simply unsure who your advisor is, Advising Month is an opportunity to get connected and make a plan.

Plan ahead: Winter, spring and summer registration

With registration opening for upcoming terms, November is the perfect time to meet with your academic advisor and plan your next steps. Whether you’re looking to take a course over winter break, build your spring schedule or get ahead with summer classes, SMCC offers opportunities to keep moving toward your academic goals.

Winter courses are scheduled from late December through mid-January, offering students an opportunity to earn credits during the break between semesters. Students can also begin planning their spring and summer schedules now.

Spring and Summer 2027 registration dates

• Monday, Oct. 26, at 8 a.m. | Registration opens for current degree-seeking students with more than 30 credits and veteran students.
• Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 8 a.m. | Registration opens for current degree-seeking students with fewer than 30 credits.
• Monday, Nov. 2, at 8 a.m. | Registration opens for new students and dual enrollment students.
• Tuesday, Dec. 1 | Open registration begins for non-degree students.

Students are encouraged to connect with their academic advisors to explore available winter, spring and summer courses, review program requirements and create a schedule that supports their academic goals.

Why meet with your advisor?

Academic advisors can help students select courses that align with their academic goals, understand program requirements and make progress toward graduation or transfer.

Meeting with an advisor can also help students prepare for registration, explore their academic options and address questions before the next semester begins.

Throughout November, students can take advantage of scheduled registration labs, pathway-specific advising hours and Quick Advising sessions. Many opportunities are available on a drop-in basis, with no appointment necessary.

Registration labs and workshops

Students looking for assistance with course registration can attend one of several registration labs. Opportunities begin in late October and continue throughout November at both campuses, with a virtual option also available.

South Portland Campus

Wednesday, Oct. 28 — Current Student Registration Lab

11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Ross Technology Building, Room 104

Wednesday, Oct. 28 — Virtual Registration Lab

9:30 a.m.–2 p.m. | Zoom: https://mainecc-edu.zoom.us/my/smccadvising

Thursday, Oct. 29 — Athlete Registration Workshop

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Ross Technology Building, Room 104

Midcoast Campus

Tuesday, Nov. 3 — Current Student Registration Lab

1–3 p.m. | L.L.Bean Learning Commons

Monday, Nov. 9 — Current Student Registration Lab

2–4 p.m.| L.L.Bean Learning Commons

Thursday, Nov. 12 — Current Student Registration Lab

10 a.m.–noon| L.L.Bean Learning Commons

Thursday, Nov. 19 — Current Student Registration Lab

11 a.m.–1 p.m.| L.L.Bean Learning Commons

Exploring SMCC? Attend a Midcoast On-the-Spot Acceptance event

Prospective students can also take the next step at SMCC’s Midcoast Campus in Brunswick during upcoming On-the-Spot Acceptance events on Thursday, Oct. 29, Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5–7 p.m. Attendees can explore academic programs, tour campus, connect with Admissions and learn about financial aid and student support services, including academic advising.

Whether you’re planning to start college or return to school, these events are a great opportunity to explore your options and prepare for what’s next.

Learn more: https://www.smccme.edu/midcoast-campus/admissions/

Quick Advising: Get answers on the spot

Not every advising question requires a full appointment. Throughout November, advisors will be available at several locations on the South Portland Campus to help students with quick questions, identify their assigned advisor or connect them with additional advising support.

South Portland Campus

Tuesday, Nov. 10

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.| Student Accessibility Services Lobby, Campus Center

Tuesday, Nov. 17

Noon–1 p.m.| Orion Residence Hall Lobby

Wednesday, Nov. 18

2–4 p.m.| Surfsite Residence Hall Lobby

Thursday, Nov. 19

2:30–4 p.m.|  Spring Point Residence Hall Lobby

Students are encouraged to stop by, ask questions and get connected with the appropriate advising resources.

Extended pathway advising hours

Additional drop-in advising opportunities will be available on the South Portland Campus for students in Communications & New Media, Early Childhood Education, Education, Liberal Studies: Art, and Behavioral Health & Human Services.

South Portland Campus

Wednesday, Nov. 4

2–4 p.m.| Hildreth Media Center, Room 225 — Advisor: Amanda Gagnon

Wednesday, Nov. 18

2–4 p.m.| Hildreth Media Center, Room 225 — Advisor: Amanda Gagnon| No appointment is necessary.

Regular pathway advising drop-in hours

In addition to the special Advising Month activities, students can visit their pathway advisors during regularly scheduled drop-in hours. These opportunities are available throughout November without an appointment.

The following in-person drop-in locations are on the South Portland Campus. Virtual appointments are identified separately.

Arts, Humanities, Digital Media & Communications

Amanda Gagnon

Mondays, 9–10 a.m.| Hildreth Media Center, Room 225
Wednesdays, 3–4 p.m.| Hildreth Media Center, Room 225

Chris Anderson

Tuesdays, 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Preble Hall, Room 114
Thursdays, 10–11 a.m.| Preble Hall, Room 114

Business & Hospitality

General advising drop-in services are available at the South Portland Campus Center.
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Fridays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Computer Science & Information Technology

Darby Simpson

Thursdays, noon–2 p.m.| CSEC, Room 03

Education, Human Services, Social & Behavioral Sciences

Amanda Gagnon

Mondays, 9–10 a.m.| Hildreth Media Center, Room 225
Wednesdays, 3–4 p.m.| Hildreth Media Center, Room 225

Chris Anderson

Tuesdays, 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Preble Hall, Room 114
Thursdays, 10–11 a.m.| Preble Hall, Room 114

Health Sciences

Kalena Brady

Thursdays, 10–11 a.m.| South Portland Campus Center
Thursdays, 11 a.m.–noon | Virtual via Zoom

Savannah Leighton

Wednesdays, 9:30–10:30 a.m. — Virtual via Zoom
Thursdays, 2–3 p.m. — Virtual via Zoom
Students should refer to communications from Kalena Brady and Savannah Leighton for the appropriate Zoom links.

Industrial Technology & Transportation

Julie Koivisto

Wednesdays, 3–4 p.m. | CSEC, Room 03
Thursdays, 9–10 a.m.| Ross Technology Building, second floor

Public Safety

Sandra Lynham

Mondays, 9–11 a.m.| CSEC, top floor
Wednesdays, 2:30–4:30 p.m. — Howe Hall, Room 104A

Sciences, Engineering & Mathematics

Darby Simpson

Thursdays, noon–2 p.m. | CSEC, Room 03

Sandra Lynham

Mondays, 9–11 a.m. | CSEC, top floor

Make a plan for what’s next

Whether you’re returning for another semester, working toward graduation or exploring your next steps, connecting with an academic advisor can help you stay on track.

Take advantage of November is Advising Month to ask questions, review your academic plan and prepare for winter, spring and summer courses.

Your next term starts with a plan. Make time to connect with advising this November.