Quinsigamond Community College

About

Quinsigamond Community College is the gateway to advanced educational and employment opportunities in Central Massachusetts.

Story

QCC was established in 1963 to provide access to higher education to residents of Central Massachusetts. Since the early 60s, enrollment has grown from 300 to over 13,000 full and part-time day and evening students served. Over 70 associate degree and certificate career options in Business, Health Care, Technology, Liberal Arts, and Human Services. The College also offers a wide variety of non-credit courses, workshops, and seminars through its Training and Education Center. In addition, over 300 noncredit and nearly 35 credit courses are offered online. The College also has program locations at the Senior Center in Worcester (Hospitality & Recreation Management), Burncoat High School in Worcester(Automotive Technology), in Marlborough and 5 Optical Drive in Southbridge.

The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Membership in the Association indicates that an institution has been stringently evaluated and found to meet high standards agreed upon by qualified educators.

Mission

Our Mission:

Quinsigamond Community College is the gateway to advanced educational and employment opportunities in Central Massachusetts. We are a public, student centered institution of higher learning, providing accessible, affordable, and high quality educational and training programs and services that are relevant and responsive to diverse regional and student needs.

Our Mission Principles

In fulfillment of mission, the college community commits to the following principles:
-Students First
-Teaching and Learning
-Comprehensive, Flexible Programming and Services
-Open Access to Learning
-Potential for Success
-Community Outreach and Support

Our Vision

Quinsigamond Community College is a premier learning community…recognized for teaching and learning excellence, relevant and responsive programming, students’ success, and community outreach and impact. We thrive as a vital regional asset and first choice for transforming lives and sustaining healthy, prosperous communities. All are welcomed and embraced in our community, where students come first and faculty and staff strive to develop potential and help make dreams come true.