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

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

Giving Answers

President George Timmons was a guest on the Aug. 10 current events program "Getting Answers," hosted by veteran broadcaster Dave Madsen on WGGB.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/giving-answers

'A Historic Moment'

The HCC Police Department held its first-ever pinning ceremony Monday, celebrating five officers, four with promotions.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/pd-promotions

Outreach Award

Chef Tracy Carter, chair of the HCC culinary arts program, was recognized with a national award for community outreach.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/tracy-carter

TRIO grant secured

Holyoke Community College has received a $423K grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education to support HCC's TRIO Student Services Support program.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/trio-grant

Hyundai Helps

Representatives from Hyundai Motor America visited HCC to deliver a $5,000 check for the college’s food pantry.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/hyundai-hope

Gateway for Life

HCC's Gateway to College program celebrated the graduation of 47 students June 6 with a special ceremony in the Leslie Phillips Theater.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/gateway-graduation-sp25

Spring 2025 Dean's List

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the students who earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2025 semester.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/deans-list-sp25

Carry This With You

Rain did little to dampen the spirits of graduates and their families inside the MassMutual Center gathered to celebrate HCC's 78th Commencement on May 31.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/carry-this-with-you

Involvement Expo

Learn about all our student clubs, activities, and support programs, and sign up for one or more, Wednesday, Sept. 17.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/involvement-expo-2025

Success Kickoff

Games, food, and fun hosted by ALANA and SAMP

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/success-kickoff

Career Fair

Connect with 20 different employers during the career fair on October, 8.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/career-fair

Gallery Marks 25th

The Taber Art Gallery opens its 25th season Sept. 2 with a special anniversary exhibition featuring the artwork of the HCC Visual Art faculty, past and present.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/taber-milestone

Jeffrey Benoit

Nurse Aide Instructor, Business & Community Services

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Jeffrey&last=Benoit

Juan Burwell

Instructor, Astronomy, Business & STEM

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Juan&last=Burwell

Jane Burkhardt

Professor, English, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Jane&last=Burkhardt

Mary Buckley

Chair, Radiology, Health Sciences & Culinary Arts

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Mary&last=Buckley

Joseph Bruseo

Professor, Biology, Business & STEM

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Joseph&last=Bruseo

Wesley Carter

Career Coach, Business & Community Services

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Wesley&last=Carter

Christine Catania-Rachlin

Adjunct Faculty, Human Services, Academic Affairs

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Christine&last=Catania-Rachlin

David Case

Substitute Instructor, English Speakers of Other Languages, English as a Second Language

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=David&last=Case

Althaea Carroll

Creative Projects Coordinator, Marketing & Strategic Communications

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Althaea&last=Carroll

Elton Braithwaite

Gateway to College Instructor, Gateway to College

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Elton&last=Braithwaite