SOUTH PORTLAND – For the first time Southern Maine Community College, based in South Portland, is offering students the chance for a Deferred Start Semester, which enables them to start their studies a month later and finish on time.
The new program is designed to better support parents, workers and other non-traditional students, according to a press release issued by the college.
“Our students are as diverse as the community we serve and so are their scheduling needs,” said Ron Cantor, college president. “Our goal has always been to offer an affordable and flexible start to college whether people want to study at either of our campuses, online, or at our satellite locations. Adding the Deferred Start Semester offers one more option for parents and workers who are juggling many schedules.”
Anyone interested in participating in the Deferred Start program must be accepted to Southern Maine Community College and be ready for college-level learning, based on placement tests and transfer credits. And, students should expect increased coursework because the classes are accelerated, covering the same material in 12 weeks rather than the traditional 16.
Call 780-5800 or see www.smccME.edu/deferredstart for more information.
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