That special feeling is in the air - it's the start of the Fall 2025 semester at QCC! We're excited to welcome back students and employees on Wednesday, September 3, for the first day of classes. Read on for important information to start the semester off right!
All College Day: Moving Forward During Challenging Times in Higher Education
Join your colleagues on Tuesday, September 2, for the annual All College Day, focused on the "Future of Higher Education."
Schedule:
- 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.: Refreshments in Hebert Auditorium Foyer
- 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.: All College Day Program in Hebert Auditorium
- Welcome and Personnel Updates
- Recognition of NISOD Award Recipients
- President's Address
- AI Task Force Presentation
- Future of Higher Education Task Force Presentation
- Office of Access, Opportunity, and Institutional Compliance Message
Please Note: Campus offices will open for regular business at 10:30 a.m.
- 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.: Academic Affairs Update - Hebert Auditorium. Join Dr. Kathy Rentsch, Vice President of Academic Affairs, for an informative session highlighting current and upcoming initiatives within the division of Academic Affairs.
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Food Truck Lunch on the Quad. Enjoy lunch from Braised and Mac Daddy, then finish it off with the first-ever "Wicked Sweet" dessert station!
Need accommodations? Contact Becky Lindley at blindley@qcc.mass.edu or 508.854.4519.
Get in the Spirit!
- Make sure to wear blue or QCC-branded items on September 3 and 4
- Volunteer during Welcome Week (contact studentlife@qcc.mass.edu for more info)
- If students are lost and you have time, walk with them to their destination. A kind word and a friendly face can make all the difference for a student. Having a campus map on hand can help!
Student Support Highlights
As we prepare for the new semester, remember that we are here to support our students' success. It's a great idea to familiarize yourself with QCC's services so you can direct students to the appropriate resources when needed. The list below contains some of the offices that students (as well as faculty and staff) might need during the start of classes. The links provide more information such as office locations, hours and contact info.
- Academic Advising: Guidance on course selection and degree planning
- Business Office: Where students view and pay their bills for tuition and fees
- Campus Police: Help with parking and safety on campus
- Campus Store: Textbooks, supplies, technology and apparel
- Counseling Services: Mental health support and resources
- Dining Services: Cafeteria on campus
- Financial Aid Office: Assistance with scholarships, grants, and loans
- HomePlate Food Pantry & Resource Center: Provides food for students in need, as well as resources to help with other challenges.
- IT Service Desk: Support with student email, Blackboard and more
- Library: Print and online books, articles and more with assistance from librarians
- Parenting Support Services: Provides assistance so that student parents can navigate QCC, get connected to campus and community resources, access childcare and emergency funding, build community, and more.
- Student Accessibility Services: Resources for students with disabilities
- Student Life: Student IDs, clubs, organizations and activities
- Tutoring Center: Free tutoring in various subjects
Don't Forget!
News, Alerts, Closings & More
Stay connected by downloading the QCC mobile app. The QCC app enables students and employees to receive college alerts and notifications right to their phones. You can find the QCC app in the App Store or on Google Play by searching QCC App.
Academic Calendar
QCC’s Academic Calendar has all the important college happenings, holidays, breaks, intersession, finals and more.
Get Social
Students, faculty, and staff can stay up to date on college and event announcements, videos, and other fun stuff on the college’s social media. Make sure to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!