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Since its founding in 1946, Holyoke Community College has focused on inspiring futures through education and training, access, and engagement. The goal is simple: exceptional preparation for personal and professional success through education, for all learners.

HCC's highly-qualified, committed faculty and staff ensure that our students are well prepared for their next step in life--whether to transfer to a four-year institution, advance in a career, build skills, or simply enhance the quality of their lives.

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Since its founding in 1946, Holyoke Community College has focused on inspiring futures through education and training, access, and engagement. The goal is simple: exceptional preparation for personal and professional success through education, for all learners.

HCC's highly-qualified, committed faculty and staff ensure that our students are well prepared for their next step in life--whether to transfer to a four-year institution, advance in a career, build skills, or simply enhance the quality of their lives.

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HCC recognizes fall 2024 graduates

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who will complete their graduation requirements for either associate degrees or certificates by the end of the fall 2024 semester. These members of the Class of 2025 were recognized at HCC's second Fall Graduate Reception on Monday, Dec. 2, in the college's Leslie Phillips Theater and also invited to participate in HCC's 78th Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass., on May 31, 2025.
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Graduation - 2024 Dec 3

Holyoke Community College Class of 2024

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2023-2024 academic year. This includes those who graduated in Dec. 2023, Jan. 2024, June 2024, and Aug. 2024. Members of the Class of 2024 received their diplomas or certificates June 1 at HCC's 77th Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
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Graduation - 2024 Sep 17

HCC celebrates nursing graduates

Every spring, graduates of HCC's Associate in Science in Nursing program are recognized with a traditional pinning ceremony during which they are inducted into the health care field as soon-to-be registered nursing professionals. They light candles, are "pinned" by a registered nurse, and recite the Nightingale Pledge. This year, the college celebrated graduates of its ASN program on Thursday, May 23, in the Leslie Phillips Theater.
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Graduation - 2024 May 29

HCC recognizes fall 2023 graduates

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who will complete their graduation requirements for either associate degrees or certificates by the end of the fall 2023 semester. These members of the Class of 2024 will be recognized at HCC's first Fall Graduate Reception on Wed., Nov. 29, in the college's Leslie Phillips Theater and are also invited to participate in HCC's 77th Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass., on June 1, 2024.
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Graduation - 2023 Nov 29

Holyoke Community College Class of 2023

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2022-2023 academic year. This includes those who graduated in Dec. 2022, Jan. 2023, June 2023, and Aug. 2023. Members of the Class of 2023 received their diplomas or certificates June 3 at HCC's 76th Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
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Graduation - 2023 Sep 18

HCC celebrates nursing graduates

Every spring, graduates of HCC's Associate in Science in Nursing program are recognized with a traditional pinning ceremony during which they are inducted into the health care field as soon-to-be registered nursing professionals. They light candles, are "pinned" by a registered nurse, and recite the Nightingale Pledge. This year, the college celebrated graduates of its ASN program on Thursday, May 25, in the HCC Campus Center.
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Graduation - 2023 May 30

HCC celebrates nursing graduates

Every spring, graduates of HCC's Associate in Science in Nursing program are recognized with a traditional pinning ceremony during which they are inducted into the health care field as soon-to-be registered nursing professionals. They light candles, are "pinned" by a registered nurse, and recite the Nightingale Pledge. This year, the college celebrated graduates of its ASN program with an in-person pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 26, at HCC's Center for Health Education & Simulation.
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Graduation - 2022 May 31

Celebrating the Class of 2021

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2020-2021 academic year. Members of the Class of 2021 were recognized during a virtual Commencement ceremony on Sat., June 5, 2021.
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Graduation - 2021 Aug 27

Holyoke Community College Class of 2022

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2021-2022 academic year. This includes those who graduated in Dec. 2021, Jan. 2022, June 2022, and Aug. 2022. Members of the Class of 2022 received their diplomas or certificates June 4 at HCC's 75th Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
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Graduation - 2022 Sep 16

HCC celebrates nursing graduates

Every spring, graduates of HCC's Associate in Science in Nursing program are recognized with a traditional pinning ceremony during which they are inducted into the health care field as soon-to-be registered nursing professionals. They light candles, are "pinned" by a registered nurse, and recite the Nightingale Pledge. This year, because of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, HCC celebrated the graduates of HCC's ASN program with a virtual pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 27, after students stopped by HCC's Center for Health Education & Simulation earlier in the day to pick up their pins and candles and celebrate in person with nursing faculty and staff.
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Graduation - 2021 May 28

Celebrating the Class of 2020

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2019-2020 academic year. Members of the Class of 2020 were recognized during a virtual ceremony on Aug. 26, 2020, and will be celebrated again, more formally and in person, on June 5, 2021, during HCC's 75th anniversary Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
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Graduation - 2020 Aug 31

HCC celebrates nursing graduates

Every spring, graduates of HCC's Associate in Science in Nursing progam are recognized with a traditional pinning ceremony during which they are inducted into the health care field as soon-to-be registered nursing professionals. They light candles, are "pinned" by a registered nurse, and recite the Nightingale Pledge. This year, because of COVID-19 restrictions, HCC celebrated the 31 graduates of HCC's ASN program with a virtual pinning ceremony on Thursday, May 28, after students did a drive-by pickup of their pins and candles from their teachers at HCC's Center for Health Education & Simulation.
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Graduation - 2020 Jun 1

Commencement 2019

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2017-2018 academic year. Members of the Class of 2018 received their diplomas or certificates June 2 at HCC's 71st Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
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Graduation - 2019 Jul 1

Commencement 2018

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2017-2018 academic year. Members of the Class of 2018 received their diplomas or certificates June 2 at HCC's 71st Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
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Graduation - 2018 Jun 18

Commencement 2017

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2016-2017 academic year. Members of the Class of 2017 received their diplomas or certificates May 27 at HCC's 70th Commencement exercises at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass.
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Graduation - 2017 Jun 9

Commencement 2016

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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Graduation - 2016 Jun 8

Summer 2015 Graduates

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements following the Summer 2015 semester.
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Graduation - 2015 Sep 25

Commencement 2015

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2014-2015 academic year.
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Graduation - 2015 Jun 10

Commencement 2014

Holyoke Community College is proud to recognize the following students who have completed their graduation requirements for the 2013-2014 academic year.
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Graduation - 2014 Jun 13
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