Student Resources & Support

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Saint Joseph’s College understands the unique challenges of learning online, so we have developed an effective and comprehensive support system, specifically to help our online learners navigate their academic experience.

Our team is comprised of a dedicated group of professionals who assist online learners throughout their studies, from application to graduation, including receipt of transcripts, course selection, access to all necessary platforms for course content and assignment submission, and more. Upon application, an Online Admissions Counselor is assigned to each student to help them through each step of the application process. After enrolling, an Academic Advisor is assigned to each online student to guide them through their experience to achieve their unique academic goals. They advise on course selection and program requirements, give direction on administrative policies and procedures, and offer proactive motivational support as needed. Full-time Academic Advisors work closely with online students, often in collaboration with program directors and faculty, to ensure students are able to access all available resources needed for success.

Students are encouraged to be in frequent communication with their Academic Advisor to inquire about their program status, register for courses, access college resources, or discuss any concerns about their progress. The Online Advising team can be reached by calling 800-343-5498 or 207-893-7800 or emailing onlineadvising@sjcme.edu. 

Learn more about our online academic advising here. 

Our online student “portal” or “dashboard” provides access to comprehensive resources such as Brightspace online classroom, calendars, student handbook, textbooks, billing, transcripts, campus store, library resources, and much more. Click on mySJC for online students, which can always be found at the top of our homepage.

Other important links:

• Billing & Financial Aid
• Academic Center for Excellence
• Online Tutoring
• Career Studio
• Transcripts and Registrar’s Office

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and 2008, provides reasonable accommodations to students who have physical, psychological, or learning disabilities. ADA Accommodations at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine offers equitable access to ADA students in all academic programs within all aspects of Higher Education. Students are strongly encouraged to declare a disability prior to or at the beginning of each academic semester. If a student requests accommodations while actively enrolled in the semester, due process is needed to evaluate and formalize academic accommodations. Students who wish to formalize accommodations are responsible for submitting current documentation of disabilities and accommodation needs to Holly Sanborn, Manager of Student Accessibility Services within the Academic Center for Excellence. For more information regarding ADA Accommodations, please contact Holly Sanborn at (207) 893-7562 or hsanborn@sjcme.edu.

Please find information on how to request an official Saint Joseph’s College transcript here.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is strongly committed to supporting men and women who have served our nation through military service. Saint Joseph’s College serves veterans, service members, and their families, who are accessing U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs education benefits.

To receive VA Education benefits, apply to Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and a letter of acceptance.  After you apply for financial aid, pay your student deposit, and register for classes, you can apply for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs.  You will receive a certificate of veterans’ benefits and are required to update the VA about changes to your personal information or enrollment status as necessary.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.  The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.  The Yellow Ribbon Program allows veterans to select a school based on the base fit, allowing for financial support to help with higher out-of-state, private school, foreign school, or graduate school tuition and fees that the Post-9/11 GI Bill does not cover. Saint Joseph’s College of Maine’s annual contributions are subject to change.  Please contact the Registrar’s Office for more information regarding Yellow Ribbon contribution limits.

Military Tuition Assistance

Using military tuition assistance (TA) starts with your branch of service.  You need to identify and contact your Education Services Officer (ESO), which will be unique to your area of operation, and review your branch’s website for the appropriate information and guidance in obtaining TA.

•        Army (including National Guard and Reserves)

•        Navy (including Reserves)

•        Air Force (including National Guard and Reserves)

•        Marine Corps (including Reserves)

Your ESO will help you obtain a signed and approved TA form that you email to the Admissions Department at onlineadmissions@sjcme.edu  ??

For information about using VA Education benefits,  you can contact the VA online any time using Ask VA or call the VA Education Call Center at 1-888-GIBILL-1(1-888-442-4551) from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Central Time, Monday-Friday.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.