Events Calendar

Men's Basketball Try-outs-

Must have a valid physical that clears your for "competitive sports" and tryout waivers completed to attend. 

Women's Basketball Tryouts-

Athletes must have a valid physical clearing you for "competitive sports" and try-out waivers completed to attend. 

Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield College Fair

Six transfer admissions counselors from the Springfield area colleges/universities will be on campus to meet with students. This is a great opportunity to learn about transfer opportunities and ask questions. Bring a copy of your QCC transcript to see how courses will be accepted.

American International College

Bay Path University

Elms College

Springfield College

Westfield State University

Western New England University

HLC Lobby

Have you ever faced a challenging set of circumstances leaving you unsure of how to proceed and unsure of what decision to make? Are you wishing that you had a reliable framework in place to help you in these moments? Look no further, we have a solution for you. In this workshop we will help you develop a system to lean on for decision making that goes beyond the idea of “listening to your gut.” Join us and learn how to make confident, values driven decisions.

Students attending virtually will be emailed the required materials to participate.

Have you ever faced a challenging set of circumstances leaving you unsure of how to proceed and unsure of what decision to make? Are you wishing that you had a reliable framework in place to help you in these moments? Look no further, we have a solution for you. In this workshop we will help you develop a system to lean on for decision making that goes beyond the idea of “listening to your gut.” Join us and learn how to make confident, values driven decisions.

Click Here to Register!

Come meet with Worcester State University and QCC Transfer Services.

A transfer admissions counselor from this school will be on campus to meet with students. This is a great opportunity to learn about transfer opportunities and ask questions. Bring a copy of your QCC transcript to see how courses will be accepted.

HLC Lobby

Transfer Visit

A transfer admissions counselor from this school will be on campus to meet with students. This is a great opportunity to learn about transfer opportunities and ask questions. Bring a copy of your QCC transcript to see how courses will be accepted.

HLC Lobby

Come join Trivia Thursday!

The Office of Student Life and Leadership will be hosting a Virtual Trivia event once a month during the Fall 2022 semester!

Don't miss out on the October Spooky Trivia event on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 12:00pm.

Click here to join the event on Zoom! 

Wegmans Food Market will be on campus to discuss job opportunities within their organization

Come meet with Umass-Amherst and QCC Transfer Services.

Transfer Visit

A transfer admissions counselor from this school will be on campus to meet with students. This is a great opportunity to learn about transfer opportunities and ask questions. Bring a copy of your QCC transcript to see how courses will be accepted.

HLC Lobby

Ma Dept. of Corrections will be on campus to discuss their job opportunities within their organization.

Are you struggling to find housing? Do you need financial assistance to pay your rent and/or utilities? Being evicted from your current residence? Join us for all your housing related needs at one of the following workshops or drop-in sessions. 

Not sure which to attend? Housing 101 workshops vs. drop-in sessions

During the housing 101 workshops and drop-in sessions, attendees will be able to have all of their housing related questions answered. During the workshops, individuals will be provided an overview of how to apply for both subsidized and fair market rate properties, how to locate financial assistance to address back rent and utility bills, how to access help when facing eviction, plus many other resources. During the drop-in sessions, individuals will address specific housing -related needs, receive assistance with specific housing applications, and review documentation needed for housing. Individuals will have the chance to register ahead of time for the drop-in sessions and determine if their housing needs would be best addressed in the workshop or in a drop-in session.

This workshop will help you identify your “village”. Who are the people in your life that support you and can help you get to where you want to go. You will then have the opportunity to create your 7 Word Life Motto. What gets you out of bed every morning? How do you want to live life every day?   

Students attending virtually will be emailed the required materials to participate.

Come meet with Worcester State University and QCC Transfer Services.

Join us either in-person or virtually on Zoom for Part 1 of the Credit Series - What is Credit, Establishing Credit, Benefits of Credit provided by DCU. In this overview, we'll discuss what credit is and how important it is, as well as how to build a solid credit history and score and the crucial role they play in attaining one's financial goals. At the end of our session, we will be available on hand to answer any and all of your questions! Registration is required as In-Person seats are limited.

Transfer Visit

A transfer admissions counselor from this school will be on campus to meet with students. This is a great opportunity to learn about transfer opportunities and ask questions. Bring a copy of your QCC transcript to see how courses will be accepted.

HLC Lobby

Transfer Visit

A transfer admissions counselor from this school will be on campus to meet with students. This is a great opportunity to learn about transfer opportunities and ask questions. Bring a copy of your QCC transcript to see how courses will be accepted.

HLC Lobby

Delta Air Lines will be on campus to discuss job opportunities within their organization

The Office of Student Life and Leadership will be hosting an afternoon of DIY crafts!

Stop by the cafeteria starting at 2:00pm and create any of the below crafts while supplies last:

• Essential Oil Mister 
• Paracord Bracelet
• Pumpkin Painting 
• Fall Scented Orbeez Air Freshener

Cyanobacteria Monitoring Collaborative Research Project

The students were trained by the Lakes and Ponds Program to collect samples from Worcester water bodies, prepare slides, and identify cyanobacteria and other microscopic organisms that play a role in water quality.  The data they collect is useful to a local understanding of cyanobacteria and contributes to global research on the topic as well.

Student Presenters: Haley LaFortune & Danielle Weaver

Come meet our presenters & learn about their project.

Funded by the STEM Starter Academy

All workshops will take place IN-PERSON only in the Student Support and Mentoring Center (SSMC) room B61A from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. 

Come meet with Umass-Amherst and QCC Transfer Services.

All workshops will take place IN-PERSON only in the Student Support and Mentoring Center (SSMC) room B61A from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. 

Part 2 of the Credit Series - Negative Credit History - How to Rebuild and Repair provided by DCU. In this overview, we'll cover the effects of negative credit history and the steps one can take to repair and rebuild in order to improve their overall credit score/credit health. At the end of our session, we will be available on hand to answer any, and all of your questions! When you sign up for the event, sample budgeting templates will be made available to you to aid you in creating a foundation for your financial goals. At the end of our session, we will be available on hand to answer any and all of your questions! Registration is required as In-Person seats are limited.

Participating Universities and Colleges Include:

Anna Maria C

Assumption U

Bay Path U

Bridegewater State U

Bryant U

Clark U

Elm C

Emerson C

Fitchbrug State U

Framingham State U

Masscahusetts College of Art & Design

Mass College of Liberal Arts

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

MCPHS

Merrimack C

Nichols C

Northeastern U

Regis C

Rhode Island C

Roger Williams U

Saint Joseph's C of Maine

Salem State U

Simmons U

Sprngfield C

Suffolk U

U of Connecticut

UMass-Amherst

UMass-Boston

UMass-Dartmouth

UMass-Lowell

U of New Hampshire

U of Rhode Island

U of Vermont

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Western New England University

Westfield State University

William James U

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester State U

Enjoy various baked goodies and help raise funds for Everyday Miracles, a local non-profit recovery center that provides peer-to-peer recovery support and services. Held during the Transfer Fair.

Are you struggling to find housing? Do you need financial assistance to pay your rent and/or utilities? Being evicted from your current residence? Join us for all your housing related needs at one of the following workshops or drop-in sessions. 

Not sure which to attend? Housing 101 workshops vs. drop-in sessions

During the housing 101 workshops and drop-in sessions, attendees will be able to have all of their housing related questions answered. During the workshops, individuals will be provided an overview of how to apply for both subsidized and fair market rate properties, how to locate financial assistance to address back rent and utility bills, how to access help when facing eviction, plus many other resources. During the drop-in sessions, individuals will address specific housing -related needs, receive assistance with specific housing applications, and review documentation needed for housing. Individuals will have the chance to register ahead of time for the drop-in sessions and determine if their housing needs would be best addressed in the workshop or in a drop-in session.

Participating programs for on-line and evening programs include:

Bay Path University—American Women’s College of BPU
Boston College—Woods College of Advancing Studies
Boston University—Metropolitan College
Clark University—School of Professional Studies
Elms College—Office of Continuing Education
Fitchburg State University—Graduate/Continuing Education
Framingham State University--Graduate & Continuing Education
Nichols College-Adult Undergraduate/ABLE
Northeastern University— College of Professional Studies
Quinnipiac University—On-line Programs
Roger Williams--College of Professional Studies
Southern New Hampshire University—On-line
Springfield College--College of Professional Studies
University of Massachusetts-Amherst:  UWW IDIS
University of Massachusetts-Lowell—Online/Prof. Studies
Western Governors U
Westfield State University—Continuing Education
William James College
Worcester State University—Continuing Education

An overview of "expressive arts therapy," including various modalities and how to incorporate it within helping professions.

Guest Speaker: Kayrin Brower

Kayrin is a recent graduate from Lesley University with a degree in expressive arts therapy.  She practices multiple modalities, including music, collaging, print making, and film photography. She currently works as a residential counselor at the Cambridge Eating Disorder Clinic.

Zoom

https://qcc-edu.zoom.us/j/99855105076

Want to go to Fright Fest at Six Flags New England? 

Buy your $20 ticket! Tickets go on sale: Friday, September 30, 2022 starting at 9:00am in the Fuller Student Center. 

Students can purchase a maximum of 2 tickets (1 QCC Student + 1 Guest, the guest must be 18 years or older) 

Tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis, while supplies last, by cash or check. 

You must take the provided transportation to and from Six Flags. 

Find a Halloween Duck and be entered into a chance to win a prize!

Its as easy as 1-2-3-4-5!

1. While on campus keep your eyes open for a Halloween Duck 
2. If you find a Halloween Duck bring it to the exchange zone: Fuller Student Center
3. Exchange your duck for a raffle ticket

4. Enter your ticket in for a chance to win a prize: headphones, bluetooth speaker, mini fridge, and more!

5. Check your email or the Student Life Instagram on Tuesday (11/1/22) to see if you are a winner!

Don't miss out on the Halloween Duck Hunt this fall!

In this workshop we will begin by identifying where you’re at in your life RIGHT NOW and what themes emerge. We’ll then dive deeper into your character strengths using nationally recognized assessment tools designed to measure the patterns of characteristic traits people express in various situations.  

Students attending virtually will be emailed the required materials to participate.