Live & Learn at SMCC
Housing isn’t something you’d traditionally expect to find at a community college, but it’s one of the benefits of attending SMCC. Here, you have the opportunity to live on either one of our campuses. You can choose to live on our oceanside South Portland Campus or kick up your feet in one of our spacious apartment-style suites at our Midcoast Campus in Brunswick. Wherever you choose to live on campus, you can be sure it’s an experience you’ll enjoy. Please know that due to high enrollment, our housing demand has significantly increased. As such, we are prioritizing those who live outside a reasonable commuting distance. More details can be found below under the Housing Application Process section.
Benefits of Living on Campus
- Easy access to your classes and on-campus resources
- A network of friends and study partners
- An environment that helps you grow educationally and personally and leads to your success
- Access to residence hall activities and events
- An opportunity to experience living away from home
Residence Halls
Surfsite Residence Hall – South Portland Campus
Surfsite Residence Hall is a coed residence hall with room for approximately 145 occupants that is located on Surfsite Road near the HUB Gym.
Surfsite Residence Hall offers:
- Triple rooms with a(n):
- Extra-long twin bed
- Desk, chair, dresser and/or wardrobe
- Microwave
- Refrigerator/freezer
- Beautiful views of Portland
- One Resident Director and four Resident Assistants (RAs)
- Two commons areas – for studying in groups or alone
- Recreational equipment including a pool table, foosball, ping-pong table
- Community bathrooms and showers on every floor
- Laundry room
- Easy access to the South Portland METRO bus stops around campus. (SMCC students ride the bus free with SMCC ID.)
Spring Point Residence Hall – South Portland Campus
Spring Point Residence Hall is a coed residence hall with room for approximately 300 occupants that is located on Fort Road across from the Campus Center.
Spring Point Residence Hall offers:
- Connected single, double, triple and quad rooms with a(n):
- Joint bathroom and shower
- Extra-long twin bed
- Desk, chair, dresser and/or wardrobe
- Microwave
- Refrigerator/freezer
- Beautiful views of Portland and Casco Bay (from upper-floor rooms)
- One Resident Director (RD) and seven Resident Assistants (RAs)
- TV lounge
- Three study rooms
- Laundry room
- Gaming area with pool and ping-pong table
- Easy access to the South Portland and METRO on-campus bus stop. (SMCC students ride the bus free with SMCC ID.)
Orion Residence Hall – Midcoast Campus in Brunswick
Orion Residence Hall is a coed residence hall that offers room for approximately 80 occupants. Orion Hall is located on Sewall Street near the campus’ main entrance and is also home to SMCC’s Security office.
Orion Residence Hall offers:
- Single or double suites that include a:
- Bedroom
- Kitchenette with a microwave and refrigerator/freezer
- Private bathroom with a full tub/shower
- Living area
- Laundry room
- Vending machines
- Quiet study areas
- Lounge area
Portland Commons at USM
SMCC students who meet the necessary qualifications have the opportunity to live in the Portland Commons at the University of Southern Maine (USM). See qualifications below.
For more information about the Portland Commons, visit the USM Portland Commons webpage.
Casco Bay Hotel
SMCC has partnered with the Casco Bay Hotel to provide additional spaces for students looking for housing. Located in Portland and right across the street from the Maine Mall, the hotel is about 20 minutes from the South Portland campus by car or about 1 hour via the Portland METRO bus system.
The Casco Bay Hotel offers:
- Double rooms that include a(n):
- Queen bed
- Microwave and mini fridge
- Desk and desk chair (1 per room)
- Iron and ironing board
- Central AC and heating
- 50 inch TV
- Provided linens, including towels and bedding
- Coffee maker
- Closet (1 per room)
- Laundry room
- Continental breakfast served daily
- Lounge areas
- Housekeeping provided to students weekly
- Students in the hotel may opt out of the meal plan if they choose. Students who remain on the meal plan may access all dining facilities at SMCC.
There are limited spaces available at the hotel and students may be placed there if there are no available spaces on SMCC’s campus.
2025-2026 Room & Meal Plan Costs
It’s important to remember that while our housing options at SMCC are affordable, they will add to your total cost to attend college. Please browse the information below to help you estimate your room and/or meal plan costs. Please note that these costs only apply to the current academic year.
South Portland Campus (Fall & Spring)
| Fee Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Housing – Single | $4,828 | $9,656 |
| Housing – Double | $4,328 | $8,656 |
| Housing – Triple/Quad | $4,128 | $8,256 |
| Meal Plan (Required for South Portland resident students) | $2,120 | $4,240 |
| Cable & Internet | $158 | $316 |
| Estimated Total | $6,046-$7,106 | $12,812-$14,212 |
Midcoast Campus in Brunswick (Fall & Spring)
| Fee Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Housing – Single Room | $4,828 | $9,656 |
| Housing – Double Room | $4,328 | $8,656 |
| Cable & Internet | $158 | $316 |
| Estimated Total | $4,486-$4,986 | $8,972-$9,972 |
Portland Commons at University of Southern Maine (Fall & Spring)
| Fee Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Housing – Two-Person Single Pod | $4,362 | $8,724 |
| Housing – Single with Ensuite Bathroom | $4,510 | $9,020 |
| Housing – Four-Person Double Apartment | $5,015 | $10,030 |
| Housing – Four-Person Single Apartment | $5,750 | $11,500 |
| Housing – Two-Person Single Apartment | $6,300 | $12,600 |
| Housing – One-Person Efficiency Apartment | $6,825 | $13,650 |
| Meal Plan (Required for rooms without kitchens) | $2,120 | $4,240 |
| Estimated Total | $4,362-$8,945 | $8,724-$17,890 |
For more information about the Portland Commons, visit the USM Portland Commons webpage.
Casco Bay Hotel (Fall & Spring)
| Fee Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Housing – Double Room | $5,085 | $10,170 |
| Meal Plan | $2,120 | $4,240 |
| Estimated Total | $7,205 | $14,410 |
Please note, hotel residents who remain on the meal plan have access to all SMCC dining facilities. Students in the hotel may opt out of the meal plan.
2025-26 Housing for New and Returning Students
We encourage you to attend a New Student Advising Session and register as soon as possible. Please review the details below for information about application requirements, housing eligibility, and cost. All communications about housing will be sent to your SMCC email address. Please make sure to check it frequently.
Housing Information
View all of the latest housing information in this presentation by Mike Hebert, SMCC Director of Residence Life.
Spring Housing
Current Students: Students currently housed at SMCC must complete an intent to return form by Wednesday, November 5 to secure their space for the Spring. Failure to complete this form will result in your housing being forfeited for the Spring. Please check your SMCC email to access this form. Current students should NOT complete the Spring Housing Application.
New Students: Students who are new to SMCC or are not currently housed on campus can apply for Spring 2026 housing if they meet the below eligibility requirements. Spring 2026 Housing Applications will open on Monday, November 3 at 9am. Housing assignments will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis based on timestamp of application submission and is contingent on the number of spaces available.
Eligibility Requirements
- To live on our South Portland Campus:
- You must be registered for at least 12 credits (full-time) OR be approved by the Student Accessibility Services Office for a reduced credit load, OR be taking everything required for your academic pathway and be graduating at the end of the fall 2025 semester or the spring 2026 semester.
- You must be taking at least one in-person class each semester that you are living on campus.
- If you live in the following towns, you are not eligible to apply for South Portland housing: South Portland, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, Westbrook, Gorham, or Falmouth (see Appealing Eligibility Requirements below).
- To live on our Midcoast Campus:
- You must be registered for at least 12 credits (full-time) OR be approved by the Student Accessibility Services Office for a reduced credit load, OR be taking everything required for your academic pathway and be graduating at the end of the fall 2025 semester or the spring 2026 semester.
- You must be taking at least one in-person class each semester that you are living on campus (see Appealing Eligibility Requirements below).
- To live at Portland Commons at USM:
- You must have completed at least 24 college credits prior to applying for housing, AND registered for at least 12 credits (full-time), OR be approved by the Student Accessibility Services Office for a reduced credit load, OR be taking everything required for your academic pathway and be graduating at the end of the fall 2025 semester or the spring 2026 semester.
- You must be taking at least one in-person class each semester that you are living on campus (see Appealing Eligibility Requirements below). The requirement to have completed 24 credits prior to living at Portland Commons may not be appealed.
Appealing Eligibility Requirements:
If you do not meet any of the eligibility requirements and would like to request individual consideration for housing eligibility, please submit a Housing Eligibility Appeal Form here. If you are granted an appeal, we will honor the date of your completed Appeal Form submission as your application date.
Housing Waitlist:
Students will be assigned to housing based on the timestamp of their completed application, and only if they meet all eligibility requirements for housing. In an effort to house as many students as possible, when available spaces are full, we will place applicants on a waitlist. As spaces open due to cancellations, we will assign students from the waitlist based on application date. Students can either accept that assignment or will be taken off the waitlist. Students are not able to remain on a waitlist for a specific building.
Communication After Applying
Once you have completed your application and meet all of the eligibility requirements, we will send an email confirmation to let you know if you are on our “to be assigned” list or on our waitlist. We will start to assign students to specific rooms for the for the Spring semester in early December. We will process all completed applications based on application date for those who meet the eligibility requirements.
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