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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

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//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/trevor-chan

Radio Paul Returns

Two-time alum Paul Rogers '81, '13 hosts a weekly radio show on the HCC college radio station, WCCH 103.5 FM, Wednesdays from 9 to 10 a.m.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/radio-paul

Hope for the Future

Jodie de Alencar, 37, left Brazil for a better life in the United States and started his American journey at HCC as an English language learner.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/jodie-de-alencar

A Pretty Good Life

In a speech to graduates, Elizabeth Román '03 talked about her journey as the daughter of Puerto Rican parents to leader of the news department at New England Public Media.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/elizabeth-roman

Leaning In

Jessicalee Heredia, 27, is president of the HCC Student Senate, vice president of the Black Student Alliance, and much much more.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/jessicalee-heredia

Happy to Be Here

Ever since high school, Dawn Butz has wanted to be a nurse. Now, at 52, she is pursuing that dream at HCC.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/dawn-butz

Solid Ground

In a speech to her fellow fall graduates, liberal arts major Alexandria Casavant talked about the foundation HCC provided for her future.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/alex-casavant

Seen, Heard, Understood

HIlario "Juji" Peralta's HCC education started off rough, but with the help of support programs like ALANA and El Centro he gained confidence, hope, and success.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/hilario-peralta

Driven to Give

CONNECTION SPOTLIGHT: Learn why Holyoke auto dealer Gary Rome, a member of the HCC Foundation board of directors, is passionate about HCC.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/gary-rome

My season of yes

As student-trustee for the 2024-2025 academic year, Julius Dixon, 31, wants to leverage his years of experience at HCC for the benefit of his fellow students.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/julius-dixon

Alumni Happy Hour

Sip, savor, and socialize with fellow alumni, and HCC faculty and staff on Nov. 20 at Fame.

http://www.hcc.edu//alumni-and-friends/events/alumni-happy-hour-x22068

Inspired Giving Luncheon

Pro Tips for the Savvy Philanthropist presented by Holyoke Community College (HCC) and New England Public Media (NEPM).

http://www.hcc.edu//alumni-and-friends/events/inspired-giving-luncheon

HCC at the Thunderbirds

Pack the stands in HCC green as the Springfield Thunderbirds face off against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday, January 30, at 7:05 p.m. at the MassMutual Center.

http://www.hcc.edu//alumni-and-friends/events/hcc-at-the-thunderbirds

The Last Living Gun

The HCC Theater Dept. will present The Last Living Gun Nov. 20-22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Leslie Phillips Theater with a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 22.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/the-last-living-gun

HyperColor

Five artists use brilliant colors to explore spirituality, memory, intuition, time, and rebellious joy in the latest exhibit at the Taber Art Gallery, Nov. 3-Dec 18,

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

HCC at the Thunderbirds

Pack the stands in HCC green as the Springfield Thunderbirds face off against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday, January 30, at 7:05 p.m. at the MassMutual Center.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/hcc-at-the-thunderbirds

Alumni Happy Hour

Sip, savor, and socialize with fellow alumni, and HCC faculty and staff on Thursday, Nov. 20, at Fame in downtown Holyoke, during this complimentary event.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/alumni-happy-hour-fa25

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

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

Louis Burgos

Multimedia Specialist, Marketing & Strategic Communications

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Louis&last=Burgos

Michelle Blanchard

Administrative Assistant, Academic & Student Affairs

http://www.hcc.edu/x102.xml?first=Michelle&last=Blanchard