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

August '25 News Blog

Readers rave about HCC ... WCCH DJ Bun signs off for the summer ... alum Sheila Dion '93 visits Thrive ... Chief Jacky Robles named Commonwealth Heroine ... and more

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/august-2025-news-blog

July '25 News Blog

Refrigerated lockers let Thrive staff keep things chill ... HCC adds two to Advancement team ... WCCH launches Live from Studio B performance series ...

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/july-2025-news-blog

June '25 News Blog

HCC Culinary Club hosts first chili cook-off competition ... students earn Global Seal of Biliteracy

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/june-2025-news-blog

May '25 News Blog

Biology students take on community garden project ... HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute receives two awards for community partnerships ...

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/may-2025-news-blog

April '25 News Blog

Environmental science major Joe Black inspires city cleanup ... Honors student Alison Smythe presents "Murmurations" in the Courtyard ... Visual Art faculty present awards ...

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/april-2025-news-blog

March '25 News Blog

Class of 1957 alum and brother make record donation to WCCH ... CJ major earns '40 Under Forty' honors ... Reminder editor Payton North '15 moves on ... Elizabeth Román '03 moves up at New England Public Media ...

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/march-2025-news-blog

Feb. '25 News Blog

Student Philanthropy Council holds first fundraiser ... alumni visit culinary arts institute for New Orleans-inspired luncheon ... Todd McGee '92 joins Board of Trustees ...

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/february-2025-news-blog

Dec. '24 News Blog

Empty Bowls benefit a sold-out show ... Giving Tree campaign concludes 23rd season ... HCC recognizes student innovation projects ...

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/december-2024-news-blog

Nov. '24 News Blog

March lunch break .... Good home wanted for bunny brothers ... First-Generation Day celebration ... HCC honors student-veterans ... student stories earn marketing awards ...

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/november-2024-news-blog

Oct. '24 News Blog

HCC students attend national conference ... Culinary Arts Truck offers cricket cookies .. Rainbow Forward Club rebrands as All Out Club ... Education Department sponsors book fair

http://www.hcc.edu//about/news-events-and-media/news-blog/october-2024-news-blog

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