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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

In a speech to her fellow fall graduates, liberal arts major Alexandria Casavant talked about the foundation HCC provided for her future: "Here, I felt like I could do anything, and I felt like I had the space to challenge myself."

Solid Ground

programs You have the passion. We have the program.

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Earn your associate degree and get to work or transfer to a four-year college.

A culinary arts student chops carrots in the HCC MGM Culinary Arts Institute

Explore certificate programs like accounting, music, culinary arts, education, and sustainability studies.

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Register for personal enrichment and professional development classes.

15:1

student/faculty ratio

95+

degrees & certificates

40

student clubs & organizations

85

transfer programs

709

2024 graduates

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value experience the value of an hcc education.

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Free child watch, food pantry access, menstrual equity, emergency grants, and more.

Resources & Support

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HCC offers a multitude of support programs for students.

Professionals Who Care

A college rep talks with an HCC student at a transfer fair

You can go anywhere with an HCC education. Explore 85-plus transfer opportunities to four-year schools.

What's After HCC?

start for something, stop for nothing.

Earn Your G.E.D.

Get started on the road to education by earning your HiSET/GED.

Grow your career

Move ahead in your field with our professional development programs.

enrich your life

Learn a new hobby or skill.

news&events Keep up with everything going on at HCC.

A Major Moment

Holyoke Community College celebrates the grand opening of its Marieb Adult Learner Success Center and Parent Learning Center.

Dec. '24 News Blog

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

Itsy Bitsy Expansion

Student-parents now have access to containers of children's books, games, art supplies, and other items in five campus locations.