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Our campus is rich in opportunities for you to pursue your interests. With athletics, student government, honor societies, service opportunities and a variety of clubs and organizations, you'll find everything you need to create a rewarding college experience.
Watch for this weekly Student Affairs email and the STCCler feature section to stay current on what activities and events are taking place each week on-campus, virtually and remote!
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Grab & Go Café in Building 19
Olde Armory Grille operates the Grab and Go Cafe' on the first floor of Building 19.
The Cafe' is open Monday through Friday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm when classes are in session. The menu items will include: Soup du jour, salads, wraps, daily specials, snack items, and more! The Cafe' accepts payment by cash and an ATM is available in close proximity.
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What is Your Wound? by Canadian-born, Chicopee-based artist Anthony Melting Tallow
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The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery at STCC presents a powerful exhibition celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month entitled, What is Your Wound? by Canadian-born, Chicopee-based artist Anthony Melting Tallow on view from October 17 through November 17, 2023.
Anthony Melting Tallow has called Chicopee his home since 2005 and is a proud member of the Siksikaitsitapi Blackfoot Nation, a proud Two Spirit, Aya’kii’kas’si (Walks A Journey Between), visual artist, public speaker, Indigenous social justice advocate, and land/water defender.
In this new exhibition, WHAT IS YOUR WOUND?, Melting Tallow confronts the trauma of the past and the immediate challenges of the present through a deep act of
witnessing into the heart of contemporary Indigenous experience.
Throughout the exhibit, the viewer is asked to explore the profound intersection of Indigenous history, culture, and identity offered by the artist through a series of contemporary and vintage photographs, digital imagery, and complex art installations that reflect on a vibrant and enduring Indigenous culture. His work also reflects on some of the personal trauma surrounding Indigenous life of discrimination, extreme neglect, abuse, and homelessness.
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Monday, October 30, 2023
Advising Period for Priority Registration Begins
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Elms College Table Visit
10am-1pm, B19, Olde Armory Grill Café area
A representative from Elms College will be on-campus to answer any questions about transferring.
BAKE SALE!
11am-2pm, in the Lobby of Building 20 and in Building 19 near the Servery
Sponsored by the Sonography Club as a class fundraiser!
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Board of Trustees Meeting
5-6pm, Building 19 in the Forum
“What is Your Wound? / ᑭᓯᒧᓇᑊᑊᓴᑊᑊᐃᒋ" by Anthony Melting Tallow.
The Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery presents a powerful Indigenous Peoples’ Heritage Month, October 17 through November 17.
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
ADD/ DROP DAY: Last day for students to make any changes to their Fall-2 schedules and/or drop classes without penalties.
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Elms College Information Table
10am-1pm, Building 19, Olde Armory Grill Café area
A representative from Elms will be on-campus to answer any questions about transferring.
BAKE SALE!
11am-2pm, in the Lobby of Building 20 and in Building 19 near the Servery
Sponsored by the Sonography Club as a class fundraiser!
Campus Rehab Clinic
The Campus Rehab Clinic has resumed services for the Fall Semester. We will be providing FREE physical therapy services to patients from the area and the campus community. Appointments are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30-2:30 in Building 20. Please reach out to Tom Guzowski or Renae Gorman if you are interested in learning more.
Conditions we have treated in our clinic: low back pain, neck pain, knee and shoulder pain, weakness and impaired mobility after a stroke, and Parkinsons. We also conduct work site assessments for ergonomic evaluations (limited in number). We'd be happy to speak with you and see if you would be a good fit for the clinic; and if not, we may be able to provide you with some recommendations.
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 |
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Scholarship Application Process for Fall 2023 is now open
STCC Foundation is pleased to offer a wide variety of scholarships to our students for the Fall 2023 semester. Students are invited to apply online with our free and easy process! Learn more below and join us for an information session to get your questions answered and hear more about how it all works.
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Attend a Scholarship information session!
Learn about the STCC Foundation Scholarship process.
Deadline: 11/11/23 @ 11:59 p.m. You must have all references submitted and essays completed (if required) by this date and time.
Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified via email if they are selected as a scholarship or award recipient. Notification typically happens in mid to late November. It is important that you check your STCC email as all scholarship related information will be announced using your student STCC email address. Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the Donor Scholarship and Award Ceremony in May 2024 to receive their scholarship. Family and friends are invited! More information and an RSVP link will be provided in the award email.
Disbursement of Funds: Scholarship recipient funds will be awarded to your student account through Student Financial Services. Funds are typically applied near the end of the Spring semester and prior to the Fall semester. Funds are applied first to any balance owed for your current semester (or previous semester if back payment is due), and can then be applied to your upcoming semester. If your balance is satisfied and you are not returning for a future semester, a refund check may be issued in certain circumstances.
Other Scholarship Opportunities: In addition to the Foundation and College scholarships overseen by the STCC Scholarships and Awards Committee, there are a number of additional scholarship opportunities available to our students. Visit libguides.stcc.edu/c.php?g=61098&p=392781 to learn more about these external opportunities.
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Application Process
To be able to apply, you must have a STCC student email and be enrolled in a major or program of study. Undeclared students are unfortunately not eligible to apply.
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Go to stcc.academicworks.com.
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Click on Sign Up. Sign Up for a scholarship account using your STCC student email and create a password of your choosing.
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Next, check your STCC student email for a confirmation email and click on the confirmation link inside. This will log you into the system for the first time.
- Once you are logged in, complete the general application. Once your general application is complete, you may browse the site for scholarships for which you may be qualified. There are two types of scholarships:
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Auto-match: these scholarships require only the information found in the general application. You don't need to do anything other than complete the general application to qualify for these.
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Apply-to: these scholarships require that you answer questions or provide more information specific to this scholarship. An apply-to scholarship will have an Apply button next to it in the scholarship listing. When you click on Apply, you will see the questions you need to complete. Once you complete them, you can save and submit your answers. To be considered for apply-to scholarships, you must answer the additional questions. You can find these scholarships on the "Recommended Opportunities" page.
The system will suggest scholarships based on your general application, but it does not match your qualifications 100%. You must browse all scholarships to identify and apply to scholarships for which you may be qualified. If you rely solely on the recommendations of the computer, you will miss out on opportunities!
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TRIO SSS Workshop Wednesday: Everything You Need to Know About Priority Advising & Registration
November 1st at 12:30pm (Zoom)
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Thursday, November 2, 2023 |
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Drop-in Scholarship Essay Tutoring Event
10am-4pm, Writing Center, Building 19, 2nd floor
STCC Foundation's scholarship application deadlines are approaching fast. The Writing Center is offering assistance to help students apply and write strong scholarship essays.
Please join us for our Drop-In Scholarship Tutoring Event on Thursday, November 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get assistance with:
- Learning how to apply and begin your application
- Getting a list of available scholarships
- Tips on writing your personal statement
- Help with your scholarship essay
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Elms College Information Table
10am-1pm, Building 19, Olde Armory Grill Café area
A representative from Elms will be on-campus to answer any questions about transferring.
Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield College Fair
10am-1pm, Building 19, Forum
The Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield hosts a series of fairs. These fairs are great opportunities for students to chat with transfer admissions reps from American International College (AIC), Bay Path University, Elms College, UMass Lowell, Springfield College, Western New England University, and Westfield State University. There is no registration required for these in-person events.
UMass Boston Virtual Information Session
A representative from the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston will be on-campus to answer any questions about transferring to UMass Boston.
Campus Rehab Clinic
The Campus Rehab Clinic has resumed services for the Fall Semester. We will be providing FREE physical therapy services to patients from the area and the campus community. Appointments are Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30-2:30 in Building 20. Please reach out to Tom Guzowski or Renae Gorman if you are interested in learning more.
Conditions we have treated in our clinic: low back pain, neck pain, knee and shoulder pain, weakness and impaired mobility after a stroke, and Parkinsons. We also conduct work site assessments for ergonomic evaluations (limited in number). We'd be happy to speak with you and see if you would be a good fit for the clinic; and if not, we may be able to provide you with some recommendations.
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SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) Fitness Program
Our SAIL (Stay Active and Independent for Life) Fitness program will also resume on September 26, 2023. This is a program designed to assist older adults in improving strength, balance and fitness. However, we are not that strict on the age group because our students need the practice in implementing the program. If you would like more information about this program, you can take a look at the website or let me know. Our program on campus will run Tuesday and Thursday afternoons starting at 2:15 and lasts for about 1 hour.
If our clinic or SAIL program sound like something you would like more information on, please do not hesitate to reach out. Our students value the opportunity to work with patients and find the experience to be incredibly important in their growth as future clinicians.
While we are certainly not wishing pain upon you, if you do have a condition we may be able to help, please take advantage of this opportunity.
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TRIO SSS Money Monday: Establishing, Building & Maintaining a Good Credit Score
November 20 at 12:30pm | Zoom
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DID YOU KNOW? Student Activities offers discounted tickets!
The Student Activities Office sells discounted Springfield Thunderbird Hockey Vouchers AND Cinemark Movie Theater Passes! The Student Activities Office is located in Building 19, Room 129, 413.755.4912. TICKET SALE HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am to 4:30pm; Friday: 8:00am to 3:30pm. ALL TICKET SALES ARE CASH ONLY.
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Tutoring & Academic Support |
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Tutoring & Academic Support
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We encourage students seeking any assistance with classwork to utilize our class supports. Services are specialized to help in specific areas. Please read the descriptions below to find the right support for you.
The STEM Center offers academic support for all students taking Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) classes such as virtual one-on-one and group tutoring sessions.
The Student Success Center offers students one-on-one tutoring available in most subjects, a personal Student Success Coach, online tutoring, and supports for students on academic warning or academic suspension. A Student Success Coach can help you navigate the responsibilities of being a student while balancing the demands and nuances of your personal life.
Supplemental Instruction (SI) is a peer tutoring program in which a peer tutor (SI Leader) is assigned to work with a particular class for the semester. SI leaders are currently enrolled students who offer group and individual review sessions for students outside of class time.
TRIO Student Support Services (TRIO SSS) provides students with academic assistance and serves students who are first-generation, meet income guidelines, and/or have a documented disability, and have an academic need for support. TRIO SSS also prepares students for their transition into a career or four-year institution upon completion of their degree. Specific supports include academic counseling, peer tutoring, scholarships, financial literacy, workshops, and events.
The Writing Center provides all students free peer academic assistance with writing projects. The Writing Center supports all courses, all types of writing, and all stages of writing.
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Accommodations and Support are Available for Students with Disabilities
Contact the Office of Disability Services to learn more about:
- Academic Accommodations
- Accessibility
- Assistive Technology and Alternative Formatting
- Academic Support and Help with Self-Advocacy
Call 413-755-4785 or email disability_services@stcc.edu to learn more. Students already registered with Disability Services should contact their counselor directly, as soon as possible, to revise their accommodation plan for the Fall semester. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Free Tutoring!
Tutoring is available for all STCC students and we offer both in-person and remote tutoring options. There is no charge for tutoring services.
If tutoring is not currently available for a specific course, please email the Student Success Center. The team would be happy to meet your needs.
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Click Here to access NetTutor 24/7 tutoring support. You'll need to enter your STCC username and password.
For help using NetTutor please watch the video.
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Hello from the Health & Wellness Center!
We serve the healthcare needs of our students. Here’s what we offer:
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Health Clinic: We treat minor illnesses and injuries. We provide physical exams for health programs and athletes. We offer tuberculosis screening and some vaccinations.
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Wellness Resources: Self-care room for: lactation, medication administration, meditation & reflective practices. We maintain listings of local healthcare facilities. We’re a reliable source for health-related information and activities.
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Health Forms: All students complete a Health History Form. On-campus and allied health students need vaccination and other records.
Building 19, Room 177
Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 5:00, Friday 8:00 – 4:00
Phone: (413) 755-4385,
Fax:(413) 755-6045
www.stcc.edu/healthservices
stcc.edu/chat
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Financial Support & Resources |
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Financial Support & Resources
To contact Student Financial Services:
Call: (413) 755-4214
Live Chat: stcc.edu/chat
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Federal and state financial aid is available to students who need assistance with paying for their college education. The Student Financial Services staff will assist you throughout the FAFSA application process and provide you with the most current information available on its financial aid programs.
If you need assistance completing the Financial Aid Process, please schedule an appointment with our FAFSA experts!
You may notice that your financial aid package looks different this year! We have streamlined the financial aid offer process and have made more funding available for our students. This year also brings several new State programs designed to assist students in paying for their education. Keep an eye out for information pertaining to MassReconnect (free community college for those aged 25+ and no prior degree), free community college for Nursing students, and a Tuition Equity roll out.
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FAFSA
Speed up the Financial Aid process using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool! The IRS Data Retrieval Tool in the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) application transfers IRS tax information directly to your FAFSA.
Need help with your FAFSA? Free assistance is available! Appointments available on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Student Financial Services (Building 19, second floor).
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Supportive Services & Resources |
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Supportive Services & Resources
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STCC offers a variety of support, services and resources that can help you throughout your educational journey.
If you're in need of assistance and don't see the resources you need, please email Student Affairs.
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The Center for Access Services (CAS) houses a variety of services and initiatives, including free school supplies and the RAM Mini Mart, which provides groceries and meals to students facing food insecurity.
CAS staff also connect students to on-campus resources and provides referrals to community social service agencies that help individuals overcome a variety of issues including, but not limited to: financial challenges, food insecurity, homelessness, substance abuse, and various state and federal benefits.
Start by completing the Student Request Form and a member of the Center for Access Services team will be in touch with you.
- Access to emergency groceries and/or meals
- SNAP Application Assistance
- School Supplies
- Resources and referrals to community social service agencies
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Request a personal hygiene Care Package
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River Valley Counseling Center |
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STCC students can receive clinical mental health support through the college's community partnership with River Valley Counseling Center. To learn more, visit our website or simply email David Forton or call at 413-755-4332.
Anyone in imminent danger should call: 9-1-1
Other valuable resources:
BHN Springfield-based Mobile Crisis Intervention (24/7): 413-733-6661
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7): 800-273-8255
National Crisis Text Line (24/7): Text HOME to 741741
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UWill Teletherapy
STCC has partnered with Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, to provide FREE access to teletherapy. Students have an immediate, secure, and convenient way to receive online-based counseling services should the need arise.
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Choose a therapist based on your preferences including issue, gender, language, ethnicity.
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Choose a time that fits your schedule with day, night and weekend availability.
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Choose your appointment type, video, phone, chat, or message.
For more information and to get started with teletherapy, please go to http://app.uwill.com. If you need any assistance when using Uwill, you can reach out directly to Uwill at 833.99.Uwill or support@uwill.com. You can also email David Forton or call at 413-755-4332.
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MindWise Screening Tools
STCC has partnered with MindWise to provide screening tools for individuals to check their behavioral health with self-assessment questionnaires covering a range of behavioral health conditions including depression, anxiety and substance use disorder. To get started, click the "Start Your Free Screening" button.
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Behavioral Health Help Line
This hotline also includes Substance Use Services. Having a hard time and need help? Call even if you’re not sure what kind of help you need. It’s free, confidential, and no health insurance is required.
Services provided by the Behavioral Health Help Line: Help to connect with behavioral health services near you. Talk with you until you’re comfortable. Refer you to treatment options, including inpatient, if appropriate.
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Domestic Violence is widespread and affects people in all communities and genders. In Massachusetts, an estimated 1 in 3 women have experience some form of physical violence by an intimate partner and that statistic has risen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolation and the lack of in-person services during the pandemic led to an overall lack of safe space for domestic violence victims and many felt alone with nowhere to turn.
You are not alone! Here a STCC and in the community there are many dedicated and passionate people helping to get victims the services they need to escape domestic violence. Advocates for domestic violence victims, want people to know they are not alone. They can provide emotional support, help with safety planning, and help connecting to resources.
If you, or someone you know, is experiencing any kind of abuse, please reach out to a local domestic violence advocate. If it is an emergency, dial 911 directly for help.
Additional Resources:
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Technology Support & Resources |
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Technology Support & Resources
How to contact the IT Helpdesk:
Click on the ChatNow Icon found on any STCC webpage, then select IT Helpdesk or call 413-755-4016
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Need a Chromebook and/or WiFi Hotspot?
The library will continue to loan Chromebooks and WiFi Hotspots to students in need for the Fall 2023 semester. Devices are available to current, credit-earning STCC, and Gateway to College students. Our procedure for reservations remains the same. Please see below for details.
If you're in need of a Chromebook and/or WiFi Hotspot for the Fall 2023 semester, please have them fill out our reservation form. Once they have completed the form, library staff will verify enrollment and contact the student with information about picking up a device.
If a student already has a Chromebook and would like to renew it, please have them fill out the reservation form, and when prompted, indicate that they are requesting a renewal. Library staff will verify enrollment and notify the student of their renewal status. Please note that WiFi hotspots are not renewable at this time.
For more information about these devices, please visit our Tech2Go program.
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Your STCC Account
If you have not already activated your account, please go to the online STCC eTools webpage for information about GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR STCC ACCOUNT.
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Blackboard
Many courses use BLACKBOARD for online course materials. To login, use the Sign in with third party account button to use your STCC Account username and password.
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How to find student resources in Blackboard
(click the video below)
Classes will be loaded onto your Blackboard account the first day of class.
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If you need further assistance with Blackboard:
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Need Help with Blackboard?
- What training and support is available?
- Want to watch a video, practice using Blackboard, sign up for orientation webinar, or review materials?
- Do you need technical support?
Trouble logging or using Blackboard? Contact the Online Learning office at online@stcc.edu or Use Chat Now, or use our text chat service.
Experiencing issues with other campus technologies? Check out the Tech Tutorials page, or contact the Help Desk by ChatNow, usersupport@stcc.edu, or (413) 755-4016.
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Get your Ram Card: Student ID
To be issued a RAM card, students must be registered for classes for that semester. All students can obtain a RAM card in person from the Student Financial Services office with a government issued ID (driver's license, U.S. issued passport, etc.). Please note that it takes 1 hour after registering for classes for the system to update and be able to print a RAM card.
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Request a bus pass or parking permit
The STCC Parking Office will be using PVTA’s BusPlus App. Students who signed up for a bus pass through the STCC Parking Portal will receive an email with information about how to install and use the BusPlus app on their cell phone.
Students that do not have a cell phone capable of downloading the app or do not have a cell phone will receive additional information regarding a bus pass from the Parking Office.
If you have a question regarding the BusPlus app or parking, please contact the STCC Parking office at 413-755-4238 or parking@stcc.edu.
Students can apply for a parking permit through the STCC Parking Portal located on the parking web page; STCC.edu/parking. STCC uses a license plate reader system with cameras for parking services. All day and evening students must register their license plates, which is their parking permit. Unregistered vehicles may be ticketed.
Student parking is available in Lots 1 & 2. After 3pm daily, students are permitted to park on campus. Please note, there is currently no shuttle service. Officers will patrol the parking lots and the area between the lots and campus. Upon request, Campus Police will provide a safe escort. Students can contact campus Police at 413-755-4220 or by using any of the Code Blue phones. Students can also stop at Campus Police, Building 9 and request an escort.
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