HCC’s mission is to open the doors of opportunity for area residents. We are the premier Massachusetts community college providing the best start at the best value for students. We have excellent faculty and a committed support network to make your educational experience a success whether you are interested in a single course or a full degree. Toward that end, the College has an open admissions policy for most of its programs.

What Do I Need?

In general, one of the following is needed for admission:
• a high school diploma
• a General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)
• an ability-to-benefit test.

Some programs have additional admissions requirements. Qualified high school students may also enroll at HCC through the College’s Early admissions program.

Applicants must be beyond the age of compulsory high school attendance in Massachusetts, sixteen years of age or older. A parent/legal guardian signature is required on the application for all applicants under eighteen years of age.

When Can I Start?

HCC has a rolling admissions policy: as completed applications and required credentials are received, decisions are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Students may begin their course work for most programs in Fall (September) or Spring (January). For some programs, beginning in the spring semester may require adjustments in course sequences. The Nursing, Practical Nursing, Rad Tech, Veterinary and Animal Science (Career) Programs do not accept students for the spring semester. Please refer to the applications for specific information on transfer policies for these programs

What is Residency Status?

Residency status is a determining factor in calculating Tuition and Educational Service Fees. More about the Board of Higher Education for Massachusetts Community Colleges’ residency classifications…

For more information email admissions@hcc.mass.edu
Phone (413) 552-2000.