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Accreditation. Southern Maine Community College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. SMCC was reaccredited by NECHE in 2018.

Is SMCC a good school?

SMCC is a fantastic school. You pay very little tuition for very high quality education. Professors push their students academically, while also being understanding of the student’s life outside of the classroom. I recommend SMCC to all my friends and family!

Is SMCC a 4 year college?

SMCC offers about 40 different academic programs. Most are career oriented and offer a two year Associate Degree preparing students for immediate employment. We also offer a two year Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies with various concentrations for students who wish to transfer to a four-year college.

How many students go to SMCC?

7,010 (2010)
Southern Maine Community College/Total enrollment

How big is SMCC?

80-acre
Our South Portland Campus is one of the most picturesque points on the Maine coast overlooking Casco Bay. Located on the former site of Fort Preble, our 80-acre campus is filled with renovated historical buildings that have been adapted into classrooms, residence halls, dining halls and more.

What is the application deadline for SMCC?

Our school code is 005525. You can begin applying after October 1 (priority deadline is May 1).

What are the 7 community colleges in Maine?

Maine’s seven community colleges are located in Auburn, Bangor, Fairfield/Hinckley, Presque Isle, South Portland/Brunswick, Calais, and Wells.

Does SMCC offer bachelor’s degree?

​​UMF brings new bachelor’s degree to SMCC The initiative is made possible through a transfer agreement that allows graduates to move seamlessly from SMCC’s Associate in Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education to UMF’s bachelor degree program.

What does SMCC stand for?

SMCC

AcronymDefinition
SMCCStrategic Mobile Command Center (US DoD)
SMCCSystem Management Control Center (US FEMA)
SMCCSpecial Material Content Code
SMCCSt Mary’s Canossian College (Hong Kong)

What GPA do you need to get into Santa Monica College?

3.0
You must also have at least a 3.0 (high school) GPA. If you are a continuing college student, you must have completed at least 12 college units with a 3.0 (college).

Are community colleges free in Maine?

Qualified concurrent enrollment and Aspirations students may earn up to 12 tuition free credit hours per year. This total includes courses taken at Maine’s Public Universities and Maine’s Community Colleges. The year is based on the course start date and begins July 1 through June 30.

Did you know about SMCC?

Did You Know? SMCC is Maine’s largest, oldest and most diverse community college with nearly 6,000 students, over 40 degree programs, 2 campuses and 7 satellite locations. Get to know us better. More » About SMCC

Is SMCC accredited in Maine?

SMCC is fully accredited as a post-secondary educational institution by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Students interested in the Surgical Technology program need to apply to the Maine Medical Surgical Technology Program by visiting their website here.

What is the SMCC-MMC Surgical Technology program?

The program is a cooperative effort between SMCC and Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland. The first year of the program is a one-year, self-contained surgical technology program provided by MMC.

Where is southwest Mississippi Community College located?

Southwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year community college located in Summit, MS serving Pike, Amite, Walthall, and Wilkinson Counties.