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

Summer Fun

July 10 through Aug. 25, HCC will offer 17, week-long summer programs in person at HCC for youth aged 8 to 17 interested in everything from cooking to computers.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/summer-youth-2023

Kitchen Secrets

For the first time, Chef Nadim Kashouh, owner of Nadim's Downtown Mediterranean Grill in Springfield, teach a series of single-session classes at the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/chef-nadim

'This is huge'

HCC conferred degrees and certificates upon 686 graduates from 72 Massachusetts cities and towns, states as far away as Florida and Texas, and countries including Uganda, and China.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/this-is-huge

Strive to be wise

Biology Professor Joe Bruseo delivered the faculty address to the Class of 2023, encouraging graduates to keep learning and describing the difference between knowledge and wisdeom.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/joseph-bruseo-speech

Poetic Lessons

Latinx Studies major and student-poet Mishie Serrano recited an orginal poem as part of HCC's 76th Commencement, "Lessons from Redirections."

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/mishie-serrano-performance

'Be authentically you'

President Christina Royal offered her advice and congratulations to the Class of 2023 as she presided over her last HCC Commencement Saturday before her retirement.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/royal-remarks-2023

'You all are the hope'

STEM Scholar Henry Zucco '23 delivered the student address to the Class of 2023, describing how the HCC community helped him overcome self-doubt.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/henry-zucco-speech

Greener Day

The HCC Foundation shattered its annual "Together HCC" one-day giving campaign record in 2023, raising $252K in 24 hours for scholarships and student-support programs.

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-stories/greener-day

Awards Night 2023!

HCC is proud to celebrate the students who earned honors and awards for their outstanding achievements during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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

Step by Step

Biology professor Joe Bruseo, recipient of this year's Marieb Award for teaching excellence, will lead the procession of graduates into the MassMutual Center for Commencement.

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

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