About
Community Colleges Unlock Potential
Community colleges are designed to aide students of all backgrounds in unlocking their potential by providing them with the tools, resources, and personalized support needed for academic and professional success.
From flexible program offerings and curricula built to accommodate students’ unique learning trajectories, community colleges are incomparable options for those seeking to advance their education or distinguish themselves in the workforce. We know that holistic student support leads not only to high academic achievement, but to personal and professional success as well. The community college experience molds our future innovators, industry champions, and community leaders.
“Community colleges are environments that promote innovative learning solutions and cultivate diverse communities of independent thinkers, unique problem solvers, and leaders.”
— Dr. Danielle Leek, Director of Academic Innovation at Bunker Hill Community College
“Our time with students goes so quickly, so we want to make the most of each moment with them – from enrollment, all the way to graduation.”
— Dr. Andres Oroz, Associate Vice President of Student Life at Roxbury Community College
“We strive to be responsive and resilient in providing our students with the resources for learning and student success.”
— Dr. Pam Eddinger, President of Bunker Hill Community College
“The landscape of education has changed fundamentally, and community colleges will serve as major contributors to the systemic improvements and innovative learning solutions that are required for Boston to thrive.”
— Dr. Valerie Roberson, President of Roxbury Community College
Partnership
BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) has two campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, and a number of other locations throughout the Greater Boston area. It is one of the largest of the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts, serving more than 18,000 students annually. BHCC offers certificates and associate degrees, early college and dual enrollment, non-credit community and corporate training, and industry-specific training programs. BHCC is the 8th most diverse higher education institution in the United States, and is an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HIS). Approximately 800 international students attend from 100 countries, speaking more than 75 languages.
ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Founded in 1973, Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a comprehensive, multicultural, urban, student-centered, open-access community college. RCC offers associates degree and certificate programs, online courses, corporate and community education programs, and lifelong learning programs. Our 16-acre, five-building campus houses classrooms, specialized science and computer laboratories, the library and learning center, the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center and the Media Arts Center.
