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

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

Get cookin' on your new career

Curious about a career in culinary arts? HCC can help you get there!

http://www.hcc.edu//culinary-arts-at-hcc

Acts of Kindness

Nursing student and scholarship recipient Madeline Gray spoke on behalf of students at the HCC Foundation's May 9 scholarship reception.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/madeline-gray

That Ray of Light

Alum Amreen Shaikh '13, program coordinator for HCC's Jump Start program, gave the staff address during the inauguration ceremony for President George Timmons.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/amreen-shaikh

'I just kept going'

Just a few weeks before her dissertation defense, Kandice E. Jones '14 returned to HCC to serve on a panel of "Phenomenal Black Women."

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/kandice-jones

HCC Reconnect

Ashley Lessard completed one semester at HCC back in 2013; 10 years later, she returned, thanks to MassReconnect, the state's free community college program for residents 25 and older.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/ashley-lessard

Humble Beginnings

Attorney Gina Barry ’94, is chair of the Estate Planning and Elder Law Department at Bacon Wilson, P.C., in Holyoke and a 2015 recipient of HCC's Distinguished Alumni Award.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/gina-barry

Not Just My Degree

Angela Tindell-Gula '24, a creative writing major and SAMP ambassador from Three Rivers, is on her way to Westfield State after completing her associate degree this fall.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/angela-tindell-gula

Find Your Community

Alannah Milgros Brunt, a Latinx Studies major from Springfield and SAMP ambassador, will head to UMass Amherst in the spring after completing her associate degree this fall.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/alannah-milagros-brunt

Weathering the Storm

HCC student Marcos Figueroa, a communications major from Holyoke, was one of three student speakers at HCC's first-ever Fall Graduate Reception on Wed., Nov. 29.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/marcos-figueroa

A Welcome Feeling

During his first year, Barney Garcia joined Student Senate, restarted the Emerging Business Leaders Club, and got a job in the Business Office; he starts his second as student-trustee.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/barney-garcia

Ready to Go

To get where she wanted to go, Tatiana McKnight '23 followed her grandmother's advice and enrolled at Holyoke Community College.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/spotlight-profiles/tatiana-mcknight

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

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

Recharge Zone

SAMP Success Center brings the Recharge Zone

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/samp-success-center-recharge-zone-fa25

Spring Involvement Expo

Learn about all our student clubs, activities, and support programs, and sign up for one or more, Wednesday January 28 at 11:00 a.m.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/events/involvement-expo-fa26

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