Admission

Whether you're just starting your college education, interested in changing careers, or looking for classes to enrich your life, HCC can help you achieve your goals!

http://www.hcc.edu//admission

Tuition & Aid

Holyoke Community College offers an outstanding education at fees that are among the lowest in the Commonwealth.

http://www.hcc.edu//tuition-and-aid

Alumni & Friends

We hope you'll visit often, and keep up with the latest news and events.

http://www.hcc.edu//alumni-and-friends

Faculty & Staff

Learn about benefits and college policies, check the schedule for the next Staff Council meeting, locate a colleague, or join a committee.

http://www.hcc.edu//faculty-and-staff

Help Desk

Login information, connecting to wireless, help desk details, and more.

http://www.hcc.edu//help-desk

Students

Find resources, links, and support for current HCC students.

http://www.hcc.edu//students

It's never too late!

Whether you're returning to college or enrolling for the first time, HCC will help you get where you want to go.

http://www.hcc.edu//adult-learner

Annual Awards Recognizing Outstanding Faculty and Staff

Nominations are now being accepted for the following awards to celebrate the accomplishments of our outstanding faculty and staff. Please join President George Timmons and your colleagues for a special event to announce our 2024 award recipients:

http://www.hcc.edu//annual-awards-recognizing-outstanding-faculty-and-staff

HCC Career Pathways Program

Earn your ECE Foundational Certificate

http://www.hcc.edu//career-pathways-grant-for-early-childhood-educators

Learn With Cutting Edge Technology

Explore exciting career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, or math.

http://www.hcc.edu//center-for-life-sciences

New Athletics Website

Visit the new HCC athletics website.

http://www.hcc.edu//student-life/athletics-and-fitness/new-athletics-website

Always Curious

After more than a decade working in early childhood education, Kimm Quinlan '93 returned to HCC as the coordinator of the Early Childhood Career Pathways program.

http://www.hcc.edu//alumni-and-friends/alumni-voices/kimm-quinlan

All In on HCC

Dylan Pilon '12 runs Cloud 9 Marketing Group in East Longmeadow, a digital and social media agency he founded in 2014.

http://www.hcc.edu//alumni-and-friends/alumni-voices/dylan-pilon

Developing Spirit

After graduating from HCC in 1977, Kathy Bronner built a career in development, raising money for Mount Holyoke College and hospital foundations on Cape Code and in Springfield.

http://www.hcc.edu//alumni-and-friends/alumni-voices/kathy-bronner

Data Driven

Trevor Chan '06 used his military background and engineering education at HCC as a springboard into a career as a consultant for federal agencies such as the Dept. of Defense.

http://www.hcc.edu//alumni-and-friends/alumni-voices/trevor-chan

'My Second Home'

Longtime English Professor and alum Patricia Sullivan '76 was honored with the 2026 Elaine Marieb Faculty Chair for Teaching Excellence Award.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/marieb-award-2026

Honors & Awards

HCC celebrated the students who earned honors and awards for their outstanding achievements during the 2025-2026 academic year.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/honors-and-awards-2026

HCC Scholarships

The HCC Foundation has awarded 438 scholarships worth $405,000 to 422 incoming, current, and transferring HCC students for 2026-2027.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/scholarships-sp26

The Ties That Bind

CONNECTION SPECIAL: HCC launches The Green Thread, a podcast of alumni interviews.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/the-ties-that-bind

HCC Honors Inductees

HCC is proud to announce that 169 students have been accepted for membership into the Phi Theta Kappa national honor society for 2026.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/phi-theta-kappa-sp26

Fireworks Celebration

HCC will host the city's annual 4th of July fireworks celebration on Friday, June 26, with music, food, and fun.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/fireworks-2026

Constellations

The Taber Art Gallery will present 'Constellations,' an exhibition of alumni artwork from the HCC Permanent Collection, Aug. 3-21, with a reception Aug. 6, 5-7 p.m.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/constellations-alumni-art-show

“Constellations” Alumni Art Show

A celebration of more than 20 alumni artists whose work is part of the HCC permanent collection.

http://www.hcc.edu//alumni-and-friends/events/constellations-alumni-art-show

Lynn Clark

Professor, Mathematics, Business & STEM

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Lynn&last=Clark

Stephanie Clark

Faculty, American Sign Language, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Stephanie&last=Clark

Mark Clinton

Professor, Political Science and History, Soc Sci, Bus & Integrative Learning

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Mark&last=Clinton

Camille Close

Senior Special Program Coordinator, Pathways

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Camille&last=Close

Marissa Chiapperino

Faculty, Hospitality & Culinary Arts, HLT, EDU, CA, & HS

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Marissa&last=Chiapperino

Elizabeth Charland-Tait

Coaching Manager Western PDC, Early Childhood Initiatives

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Elizabeth&last=Charland-Tait

Iris Chelaru

Faculty, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Iris&last=Chelaru

Harold Clayton

, Athletics & Recreation

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Harold&last=Clayton

Kelly Clare

Adjunct Faculty, Visual Arts, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Kelly&last=Clare

Lynan Cerruti

Instructor, MT Tom Academy, Business & Community Services

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Lynan&last=Cerruti