Families & Friends | Mount Holyoke College Families & Friends Families & Friends At Mount Holyoke College, supporting students through their college experience is our number one priority — supporting parents is a close second. Your student is an invaluable member of the Mount Holyoke community, one whose thoughts, perspectives and actions will shape the future of the College. You are also a deeply valued member of our community! You played a crucial role in supporting your student as they found their way to Mount Holyoke, and you can continue to participate in their journey now that they are here. Stay informed! Our @MHC newsletter is a bi-weekly publication created specifically for family and friends of Mount Holyoke. This is your window into the important things happening at MHC, as well as a one-stop shop for the links and resources you might need as your student continues on their journey at Mount Holyoke. In addition to regular news and updates, you will also find important dates and deadlines, community spotlights introducing you to the important faculty and staff who are supporting your students, information from around campus to learn more about the specific programs that resonate with you as well as links for easy access to important information. Subscribe to the @MHC newsletter You can also follow our social media channels: Quick links Academic calendar Alum Quarterly Campus map Events calendar Personal technology purchases Student Financial Services Key events for families and friends Move in Move-in is one of the most exciting times of the year at MHC! Students and families arrive on campus, collect their One Card and other necessary items, meet important members of the MHC community and move into their residence halls. Orientation Leaders, Residential Life staff and lots of smiling faculty and staff are there to help! Family and Friends Weekend We love welcoming families and friends to Mount Holyoke in October. This autumnal weekend is filled with exciting events — tours, panel discussions, performances, fall festivities and our hallmark LEAP symposium where students present on their summer research and internship experiences. Family and Friends Weekend Commencement week Commencement is a treasured ceremonial occasion that celebrates students who have graduated from Mount Holyoke College after completing all academic requirements and obligations. Before the ceremony, there are a number of special traditions and moments for seniors to celebrate their time at MHC. Get to know us Traditions and annual events Some of the most memorable moments at Mount Holyoke start here. Milk and cookies, Mountain Day, Elfing. See what makes Mount Holyoke MoHome. Rankings Mount Holyoke College is consistently cited among the top liberal arts colleges in the world across a range of categories: strong academics, outstanding faculty and student research, high graduation and retention rates, our historic and stunningly beautiful campus, and access and affordability for students from all backgrounds. Student Life The Division of Student Life co-creates a dynamic, engaged, and inclusive community that enriches the student experience, promotes wellness and belonging, and supports the purposeful development of every student at Mount Holyoke. Life on campus Sending mail and packages Use this address format to send mail and parcels to Mount Holyoke students from off-campus Name 50 College Street MHC #### South Hadley MA 01075-1461 (#### = mailstop number) Please do not use residence hall addresses to send mail or parcels to the campus. Students should never use the terms post office box or P.O Box when giving out their address. Mail without the proper address format may not get to the college or may be substantially delayed. Related resources Mail services Gift baskets and online shopping at Atkins Market (local) Learn about MHC Notable Alums Residence Hall Open and Close Dates Residential Life Student Life Study Abroad Traditions Tuition and Financial Aid The Village Commons Visiting Campus Why a Women's College? Academic information Academic Advising Areas of Study Academic Support and Resources Catalog Five College Consortium Offices and services Admission and Financial Aid Career Development Center Dean of Faculty Dean of Students Dining Services Policies Registrar Find other departments, offices or centers Campus Voices What stories will your student tell? BOOM! is more critical than ever Miki Lin ’27 she/they Ramadan away from home Sehaam Tahir ’29 she/her Behind the scenes at BOOM! Zach Matys Production and events coordinator Explore Stories Your student, your moments. From Move-In day to Commencement, your memories in the making at Mount Holyoke College. View Gallery Happening at Mount Holyoke Recent campus news Fighting food insecurity in memory of her grandmother Mount Holyoke College student Oluwafadeyemi Testimony Akinkuolie-Ibidapo ’27 is an awardee of this year’s Project for Peace grants from Middlebury College. She will launch a year-round food pantry in her hometown. Tags: Activism and Social Justice Alum Awards and Honors BIPOC Fellowships International Staff Student Understanding science in English and Spanish Cerebro 101 is an initiative led by Mount Holyoke College faculty Marta Sabariego and Nieves Romero-Díaz that teaches dual-language elementary students about neuroscience and behavior. Tags: Academic Excellence Alum BIPOC Community-based learning Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Humanities MHC Forward Science & Technology Student MHC students and ’84 alum “Keep Marching” with “Suffs” Mount Holyoke College students Molly DeLuca ’26, Marley Hollen ’28 and Abigail Ding ’29 got to shadow stage managers for the touring production of the musical “Suffs,” which features alum Tami Dahbura ’84. Tags: Alum Arts: Fine and Performing Humanities Internships and Career Preparation Student More News The Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 FERPA, also known as the Buckley Amendment, was enacted to protect the privacy of and limit access to the educational records of students. The College may not share educational records without the express written consent of the student, except as specified in the law. All institutions of higher education in the United States are subject to this law. Mount Holyoke College’s policy on privacy and access to records is published online. For more information about confidentiality of student records, see the Student Handbook or contact a class dean at 413-538-2855. Quick links Visit Mount Holyoke Request Information Apply