Quinsigamond Community College

1250 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA

Quinsigamond Community College, located in Worcester, Massachussetts, was founded in 1963 to provide residents of the community post secondary educational opportunities. The school is a public two year institution dedicated to providing educational excellence and opportunities to residents of the area and specifically to enrolled students. The school operates several locations in Worcester County, allowing students to participate in night and online courses and to create flexible schedules for themselves.  The school is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is dedicated to providing the best opportunities, services and facilities for its students through constant review and revision, guaranteeing it meets the needs of the modern student.

Academics

Student can choose from over 20 programs of study, allowing them to pick the one that best reflects his or her transfer or career training needs. Students interested in academic transfer will complete the first two years of a four year education at Quinsigamond Community College, followed by applying for transfer to a four year institution to pursue the completion of their bachelor's degree. Students applying to University of Massachusetts Amherst or Worcester State University will be eligible for guaranteed enrollment through agreements in place in the school.  Students wishing to apply to out of state or private institutions may wish to meet with a counselor to outline a curriculum that best meets the criterion of the desired school or schools.

Career training programs allow students to develop the skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as qualified professionals. Students in enrolled in such a program will take courses that offer theoretical and practical experience, allowing students to implement methods and techniques learned in a controlled setting in order to master them prior to using them in a work setting. Programs typically take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree that allows for pursuit of entry level positions upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Administration
• General Studies
• Practical Nursing
• Criminal Justice
• Automotive Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Quinsigamond Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any student that meets the minimum requirements for admission to enroll by completing the application and paying all associated fees and tuition. Students enrolling at QCC should also provide transcripts and standardized test scores. And the absence of one or both may require the student to take a placement exam prior to registration. Students are encouraged to participate in orientation as it provides useful information for beginning one's campus life, and students should also consider making an appointment with a counselor to discuss program enrollment and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information provided from which is used by QCC to determine the student's financial need and aid program eligibility when compiling their aid packet. Financial aid must be reapplied for prior to the start of each academic year and students may be chosen at random by the school to supply additional tax information in order to compare to the student's FAFSA to verify its accuracy as per new federal regulations governing the disbursement of funds.