Admission
Choose your classes
Go to Courses & Programs / Course Finder or go to the Registration Bulletin on the Publications page.
Need assistance? Contact us at admissions@hcc.edu
HCC offers
- 65+ degree and certificate options
- Extensive academic support
- Flexible online and on-campus class schedules
- Adult-focused programs such as Pathways, Marieb Adult Learner Success Center for Adult Learners and Veterans Services
- College credit for work/life experience.
- Laptops and WiFi hotspots to borrow
- Student Food Pantry
- Student Emergency Fund
- Drop-in child watch
get in touch
- Use the chat feature on this page, or you can call 413.552.2321 or email our office and leave your name and contact information. One of our staff will be in touch within 24 hours!
- To make an appointment with an admissions representative, please complete this Appointment Request form, and a counselor will respond to you within one business day.
becoming a student
Wherever you want to go, HCC can help you get there. Looking for a top-notch education, outstanding professors, and an array of academic support? Ready to explore your career options, try out an internship, and discover the perfect future for you? Want a college that buzzes with activities and events, and supports a boatload of student clubs and sports teams (not to mention a state-of-the-art fitness center)? Of course you do! Luckily for you, it's all at HCC. If you previously attended HCC but have been away for two full semesters (or more), you are considered a readmit student. Welcome back!
Apply now and get started.
Want to know what comes next? Click here to find out what your next steps are, and you'll be registered for classes in no time.
steps to apply
navigating course options
Whether you're looking for one class or several, we're here to help. HCC is a great place to complete credits that you can bring with you back to your home institution! Apply as a guest student, send us your unofficial transcript as proof of meeting prerequisites, and we can get you registered.
If you're a junior or senior enrolled in a high school or a home school program who wants to take college courses now, HCC's dual enrollment program offers a unique learning experience for motivated students.
You'll have the chance to experience HCC's academic rigor and classroom diversity, while earning both high school and college credit at an affordable price. Whether you opt for a full- or part-time course load, you're considered an HCC student and can take advantage of all our resources and participate in campus activities. The college credit you earn through the dual enrollment program transfers to many two-year and four-year colleges, both public and private.
Learn how to apply.
HCC enrolls a diverse group of international students whose backgrounds and talents enhance the educational experience. With a wealth of support services for first-year college students, returning college students, and speakers of other languages, international students thrive at HCC. Many of our students have gone on to study at baccalaureate colleges and universities throughout the United States.
For those seeking personal enrichment, HCC offers non-credit classes in everything from aerobics to wine tasting. Want to advance your career? The Kittredge Center for Business and Workforce Development offers professional development classes and workshops, certificate programs, preparation for licensure tests, and testing.
Non-credit students don't need to apply to HCC; go directly to Business & Community Education Services to get started.
Holyoke Community College welcomes all students, regardless of citizenship status. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and undocumented students are welcome to apply for admission to the college. For in-state tuition you will need to provide:
- C-33 work permit (Employment Authorization Documentation)
- I-797 (Notice of Action)
- Proof of Massachusetts residency
It is important to note that undocumented and DACA students are not eligible for state or federal financial aid (including grants, loans, and federal work-study). However, students are encouraged to apply for scholarships and take advantage of the HCC payment plan. DACA students who have received a John and Abigail Adams Scholarship are eligible for tuition credit.
We understand that the process for DACA students may be confusing, and we are here to answer any questions you may have. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 413.552.2321 or admissions@hcc.edu. You can also visit the links below to get more information about DACA.
about daca
What is DACA?
Massachusetts and DACA: The Facts
Memorandum of Rescission of DACA
scholarship resources
Why HCC?
Flexible schedules, affordable classes, and endless opportunity. Learn more about HCC, and schedule your visit to campus today.
Education is the key to growing, and it's the key to achieving greatness."
HCC student Karianne Santiago
