Elms Partnership

Holyoke Community College and Elms College have partnered to create a unique weekend program that offers students the best of both colleges. The result is an affordable bachelor's degree from Elms College with classes being offered right on the HCC campus. And you can complete your degree in just 20 months. Degrees are currently offered in accounting and information systems, business management, and psychology, with two new programs in early childhood leadership and health services administration planned for late January 2012.

How It Works

The Elms College bachelor's degree completion programs are offered on-site at HCC and meet all general requirements of Elms College. Students enter the program with the required associate's degree, satisfy Elms' core requirements, and complete the requirements of a specific degree program, earning a degree from a private institution in a familiar public college setting. Classes are held on the HCC campus Friday evenings 5:30-9:30 p.m. for the Accounting Program, and Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. for all other programs. Classes are taught by both HCC and Elms faculty. By including up to 18 credits of classes from HCC and 42 credits from Elms, students are able to complete their coursework in 10, seven to eight-week sessions over a 20-month period. This uniquely affordable program saves students thousands of dollars. Those who complete the program are awarded an Elms College Bachelor of Arts or Bachelors of Science degree.

Who Is Eligible

All graduates who have earned an associate degree from any accredited institution are eligible to apply to this program. Elms College will provide a full-time program coordinator to facilitate academic advising, course registration, and orientation on the HCC campus.

Programs

• Accounting and Information Systems
• Business Management
• Early Childhood Leadership
• Health Services Administration
• Psychology

Admission

The following application materials are required for each student applying to the Accelerated Weekend College Degree Program.

• A completed application with a $30 non-refundable application fee
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal goal statement approximately 100-250 words in length
• Associate's Degree (required)
• Official undergraduate transcripts
• Official high school transcripts or GED scores

Please submit these materials to:

Division of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education
Attn: HCC and Elms College Partnership
Elms College
291 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for students who qualify. For information regarding financial aid, please visit www.elms.edu/financialaid or contact (413) 265-2249
Applicants applying for financial aid must first apply for a PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov and then complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at www.fafsa.gov.

Contact

For more information, contact Joyce Desorcy at desorcyj@elms.edu or (413) 552-2721. You can also visit the Elms College website.