Academics at Mount Holyoke

Mount Holyoke exists to open minds. It’s where you explore new ideas, let your imagination run wild, debate vigorously and have the freedom to examine any topic or issue — no matter how controversial or polarizing. And like the brave, bold women who have come before you, we promise you this: After four years, everything will be different — including you.

Our Learning Environment

The oldest of the Seven Sister colleges, we are a noted leader in liberal arts education with a mission grounded in the conviction that women can — and should — make a difference in the world. The learning landscape at Mount Holyoke is shaped as much by curiosity and intensity as it is by collaboration and guidance. From classes on renewable energy and critical race theory in education to wearable circuit workshops at the Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab, you’ll find people who brim with passion.

Our Students

Mount Holyoke College students are passionate about learning — and about who they want to be. They tend to be more self-aware, more adventurous, more confident, more idealistic, more globally aware and more accomplished than your average college undergrad. They seem to expect more of themselves, of college and of life in general.

Mount Holyoke gives you the opportunity to discover your passion — and go after it.

Our Faculty

Mount Holyoke’s faculty are active scholars, research scientists and creative artists who are passionate about their disciplines and about teaching. In small classes they will lead you to debate and discuss, challenging your classmates and yourself. You will be pushed to think critically and become a fearless advocate for yourself and what you believe in. And when you graduate, you’ll be prepared not only to face change, but to lead it

Our Community

Mount Holyoke has long been committed to access and social justice, and to the belief that students of strength and conviction give rise to a better world for all. Inclusivity and diversity are present throughout campus, manifested in our five cultural centers and celebrated through dozens of student orgs and events. The College’s traditions also bring the community closer together and create some of our most memorable Mount Holyoke moments.

Our Alumnae

Mount Holyoke’s network of more than 38,000 alumnae around the world share their time, insight and connections. Alumnae of women’s colleges arguably constitute the most influential professional women’s networks on the globe.

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Resources and Services

• Academic Support Services
• First-Year Curriculum Guide
• Library & Technology
• Language Resource Center
• Career Development Center
• Counseling