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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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Movies that Matter
Lunch-Time Movie! Please join us for a showing of the film “Shang Chi” as a part of the Movies That Matter Series , starting at 12:15pm, Building 19 in the Forum. All are Welcome!
Open Gym
6-8pm, Building 2 Gymnasium
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American International College Table Visit
10am-1pm, B19, Olde Armory Grill Café Area
A representative from American International College (AIC) will be on-campus to answer any questions about transferring.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023 |
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Western New England University and Johnson & Wales University Table Visits
10am-1pm, B19, Olde Armory Grill Café area
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LGBTQ+ Pride Club
We welcome all new and returning members! Please join us in person or on Google Chat.
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:25pm
Building 17, Room 402
For more information, please contact Professor Amy Stephenson at 413.755.4693
Christian Fellowship Club
A warm welcome to our fellowship!
Please join us in person every first and third Wednesdays of the month, 12:15-1:15 pm, Building 2, Room 516.
Open Gym
6-8pm, Building 2 Gymnasium
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Dental Hygiene Info Session
12-1pm, B19, Room 168 (Admissions Conference Room)
Join us to learn what it's like to attend Springfield Technical Community College as a Dental Hygiene student! If you have questions, please email us at admissions@stcc.edu and we'll get you answers!
Nursing Info Session
Join STCC admissions counselor Mike Rossi as he shares what it's like to attend Springfield Technical Community College. Mike will talk about the admissions process for the Nursing program.
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Complimentary Lunch & Learn
We Can’t Stress This Enough: How to Understand, Befriend, and Make the Most of Stress in College (and Beyond)
Wednesday, April 19th, 12:00-12:30pm ET
In this 30-minute lunch & learn, NYU Professors Dr. Alan Schlechter and Dan Lerner, MAPP will offer some tools for how students can take advantage of stress (instead of feeling like it’s the other way around).
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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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Requesting Accommodations
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 upcoming semester.
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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 & other records. Scroll down for listings of required health records by program.
How to reach us: Walk-ins are welcome but many students call ahead to reduce wait times.
Location: Building 19, Room 177, Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 – 5:00, Friday 8:00 – 4:00,
Phone:(413) 755-4385, Fax:(413) 755-6045 fax, website: www.stcc.edu/healthservices, portal page: STCC Portal Health and Wellness Center Page Drop Box, Live chat: stcc.edu/chat
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COVID-19 HOME TEST KITS AVAILABLE
FREE Sports Physicals
Are you a student who plans to participate in athletics this fall? If so, you’ll need a sports physical to participate, and the Health and Wellness Center can help with that.
Please contact the Health & Wellness Center to to schedule:
The Health & Wellness Center is located in Building 19, Room 177. Appointments for sports physicals are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Sexual violence is widespread, including 1-in-4 undergraduate women. Sexual assault is never the survivor’s fault. There are many on-campus and off-campus resources.
Sexual Assault is any nonconsensual sexual act prohibited by law. This includes when the victim lacks capacity to consent. Most perpetrators are someone known to the victim. Many incidents of sexual violence are not reported to the police.
You can make a difference in preventing sexual assault. Learn about consent. There are many things you can do to help keep others safe. Request in-person or virtual bystander intervention training.
STCC Resources: The SAFE Project provides resources for survivors. A YWCA advocate is on-call, and on campus weekly. National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.4673, or 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 STCC's Student Financial Services FAFSA Experts.
We have outlined the various types of financial aid programs at STCC which include grants/waivers, federal work-study programs, and loans. Please refer to the Financial Aid Programs section for detailed information.
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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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Submit an application for The Student Emergency Fund
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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 Spring 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 a student is in need of a Chromebook and/or WiFi Hotspot for the Spring 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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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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