Get Involved.
SMCC strives to keep you engaged inside and outside the classroom to help you grow, build connections and develop lifelong friends and mentors. The Student Activities Office connects you with student organizations, campus activities, community service and leadership opportunities that help lead to success.
Clubs & Organizations
On average, SMCC offers over 30 clubs & organizations to our students every year. Clubs and organizations range from The Beacon student newspaper and Writ literary magazine to Phi Theta Kappa national honor society and the Veterans Club. If we don’t have what you’re looking for we’ll work with you to develop it. Our goal is to have a range of offerings so that all our students have a chance to get involved.
The Captain’s House – Home to Our Clubs & Organizations
The Captain’s House is a historic building on our South Portland Campus that originally served as officers’ quarters for Fort Preble and is now dedicated to student use. It houses the Student Senate, Phi Theta Kappa, The Beacon and the Veterans Club. It also has several areas where students can study or meet in small groups, and is home to the Captain’s Cupboard, a student-run food pantry.
Veterans Student Organization
The SMCC Veterans Club was established to provide support and a forum for those interested in veterans’ issues. Club events include film discussions, guest speakers, community service, field trips, social events and more. Membership is open to any student, staff member or faculty member with an interest in veterans’ issues. For more information, contact the club at veteransclub@smccME.edu.
Looking for information about Veterans benefits and resources? Visit our Veterans webpage.
Campus Activities
We offer campus activities throughout the year to bring the SMCC community together. These events are a great way to get out and enjoy the campus, meet new people and have some fun.
Popular events held every year include:
- Welcome BBQ – September
- Winter Carnival – February
- Spring Fest – May
Student Government
The Student Senate, SMCC’s student government, plans campus activities and events, advocates for student rights, and oversees recognition and funding of other student organizations.
Additional Opportunities for Involvement
Student Leadership Development
Provides you the opportunity to participate in conferences, seminars and workshops to develop your leadership skills.
Student Ambassadors
Serve as student tour guides and work with the Admissions Office to introduce prospective students to SMCC.
Resident Assistants (RAs)
Promote community and well-being among the residential life community on campus through programming and peer counseling..
Stay Connected
To learn about all of the events available to attend at the College download the SMCC Student Life App.