Preston Smith teaching in a lecture hall

Academics

At Mount Holyoke, you’re encouraged to follow your interests wherever they may take you. Whether it’s across disciplines or around the world, one thing’s for certain: You will achieve more than you thought possible. Along the way, you’ll be challenged to think deeply and examine critically, putting ideas into action and into the community through research and discussion. Together these experiences will center your liberal arts education at Mount Holyoke, where nationally recognized professors inspire you to take an intellectually adventurous approach to learning.