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 three 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. It is also home to the Student Life and Student Activities Office.
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 eight Resident Assistants (RAs)
- TV lounge
- Meeting room with three study rooms
- Laundry room
- Gaming area with pool and ping-pong table
- Front desk open 24/7 (when school is in session)
- 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 and Student Life offices.
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
2023-2024 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. Costs for next year will be posted once they are finalized by our Board of Trustees.
South Portland Campus ( Fall & Spring)
| Fee Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (Single) | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Housing (Double) | $3,500 | $7,000 |
| Housing (Triple/Quad) | $3,300 | $6,600 |
| Meal Plan (required for South Portland resident students) | $1,829 | $3,658 |
| Cable & Internet | $158 | $316 |
| Estimated Total | $5,287-$5,987 | $10,574-$11,974 |
Midcoast Campus in Brunswick ( Fall & Spring)
| Fee Type | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Housing – Single Room | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Housing – Double Room | $3,500 | $7,000 |
| Cable & Internet | $158 | $316 |
| Estimated Total | $3,658-$4,158 | $7,316-$8,316 |
Please note, Midcoast Campus residents and students have access to food and beverages that can be purchased by cash, credit card or Beacon Bucks at the Landing Café. Midcoast Campus residents taking classes at our South Portland Campus can also purchase a commuter dining plan to use at dining facilities on the South Portland Campus.
To learn more about dining options, visit our Dining webpage.
Housing Application Process
Fall 2023: Due to popular demand there are limited openings at our Surfsite Hall on our South Portland Campus and Orion Hall on our Midcoast Campus. If you are interested in being housed this semester, please email the Residence Life Office for next steps.
Spring 2024: Students have and continue to express interest in housing for the Spring. If you are interested in housing for the Spring and have not done so already, please fill out our Spring Housing Request Form.
Once we have an understanding of how many current students will be living on campus for the Spring Semester, Residence Life will email those who filled out the Spring Housing Request Form and provide information about availability and how to apply. Due to demand, we do not anticipate that all new students will be provided with on-campus housing for the Spring semester. Please email the Residence Life Office with any questions.
To apply for housing:
- Attend a New Student Advising Session and register for classes. For more information visit our Accepted Student webpage.
- Submit your history of immunizations (MMRs – measles, mumps, rubella, two dates for each; and tetanus shot, within 10 years) to:
OR
(f) 207-741-5760
- Complete an online housing application.
To access this application once it is available, visit and log in to the My Maine Guide Student Portal, Student Life webpage.
Please note a $100 damage deposit will be applied to your bill upon receiving a housing assignment.
How to Find Out If You’ve Received Housing
We will email you at your student email address when your application has been processed, and will let you know whether you have been assigned to a space or added to the waiting list.
Initial hall/room assignments and roommate information for the fall semester are sent to your student email address in August. Room assignments for the spring semester will be sent to your student email address in January.
You may occupy your rooms on the dates specified in the College calendar.
To view a calendar, visit our events page.
