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Student Spotlight

"I've received much more than just kind words and encouragement here at HCC. The amount of support I've received can never be repaid." – David Feliciano, education/human services

David Feliciano

programs You have the passion. We have the program.

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Degrees

Earn your associate degree and get to work or transfer to a four-year college.

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Certificates

Explore certificate programs like accounting, music, culinary arts, education, and sustainability studies.

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Continuing Ed.

Register for personal enrichment and professional development classes.

15:1

student/faculty ratio

95+

degrees & certificates

40

student clubs & organizations

85

transfer programs

855

2019 graduates

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value experience the value of an hcc education.

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Online Learning

Many of our classes are offered online, which means college can happen on your schedule!

Flexibility & Balance

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Academic Support

HCC offers a multitude of support programs for students.

Professors Who Care

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Transfer

You can go anywhere with an HCC education. Explore 85-plus transfer opportunities to four-year schools.

What's After HCC?

start for something, stop for nothing.

Earn Your G.E.D.

Get started on the road to education by earning your HiSET/GED.

Grow your career

Move ahead in your field with our professional development programs.

enrich your life

Learn a new hobby or skill.

news&events Keep up with everything going on at HCC.

Idelia Smith gives a talk about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
A dream come alive

Idelia Smith, HCC's assistant vice president of Academic Affairs, gave the keynote speech Friday at a breakfast comemorating the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.

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Latinx Exploration

Holyoke Community College has introduced a new program – and major – to its academic catalog: Latinx Studies.

Brandon Bass with his mom at the spring 2019 scholarship reception
Fall 2019 Dean's List

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the 894 students who earned Dean's List honors for the Fall 2019 semester.