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James Dlugos, president of Saint Joseph’s College
March 3, 2023
SMCC and Saint Joseph's enter student transfer partnership
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Southern Maine Community College and Saint Joseph’s come together to create a unique transfer opportunity for students.
Southern Maine Community College and Saint Joseph's College of Maine have finalized the Community² program, which allows students in selected programs to start their journey at SMCC and transfer to Saint Joseph's, saving them both time and money.
Community² includes 10 new program transfers from SMCC to complementary programs at Saint Joseph's and removes administrative barriers for students. Eligible students include those enrolled in SMCC's nursing; marine science, liberal studies with a focus in science, social work and psychology, radiography, business administration, sports management, health science, education and criminal justice programs.
Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits at SMCC before being allowed to transfer to Saint Joseph's. Housing at Saint Joesph's will also be available to students in their second year.
The transfer agreement allows students to pre-plan their college careers, refrain from taking unneeded credits, and not spend money on courses that won't count toward an advanced degree, according to administrators. The universities match coursework between the two programs.
"Community² solidifies our commitment to providing students an accessible path to higher education and support to succeed while preparing them to meet Maine's critical workforce needs," said SMCC President Joe Cassidy. "The cost of college is top of mind for all prospective students and their families."
Cassidy said recent high school grads can attend SMCC tuition-free through Maine's Free College Initiative, and with Community² they may live on the Saint Joseph's campus at SMCC's residential housing rate during their second year.
"This can dramatically reduce their initial financial investment, allowing them to continue their education after SMCC," Cassidy said.
"Community² expands on a long and fruitful relationship between SMCC and Saint Joseph's College of Maine," said Saint Joseph's College of Maine President Jim Dlugos.
He said the new collaboration goes even further by providing learners a unique and seamless transition between the two campuses.
"From rigorous academics to wraparound services to high-impact career paths," Dlugos said, "our institutions are multiplying each of our great college experiences by the power of two."
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