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ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) and Maine’s Community ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½s (MCCS) are strengthening student account security by moving to multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA adds a second layer of protection when you log in to your ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ account. In addition to your password, you’ll use a second verification method to confirm it’s really you. This helps protect… More »

SMCC students can now complete and manage FERPA releases through Anthology Student, making it easier to authorize a trusted person to receive selected information about their student record. A FERPA release allows a studentÌýto 2027give permission for the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to share certain information with a parent, family member, spouse,ÌýpartnerÌýor trusted friend. Completing a release is… More »

Federal student loan repayment can feel complicated, particularly when plans,Ìýdeadlines,Ìýand borrower requirements change. Former SMCC students and other members of the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 »

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (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, ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ 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 »

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) recognized faculty and staff members on Thursday, May 7, at the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™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 — ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (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 »

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ (SMCC) is recognizing two students whose leadership, service and academic achievement have made a lasting impact on the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ community. Kamy Dube has been named SMCC’s Student of the Year, and Jae Howell has been selected as the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s Distinguished Service Award recipient. Both will be honored at the 2026 Commencement… More »