Welcome Students of Western New England College
a member of The Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield

Western New England College is a member of the Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield (CCGS), a consortium of eight colleges that collaborate to extend their programs and services to students across all campuses as well as to members of the community.

The Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield (CCGS) was formed in 1971 by the presidents of each college of the charter institutions. The member colleges include: American International College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Holyoke Community College, Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, Western New England College, and Westfield State College.

The CCGS provides an opportunity for Western New England College students to become involves as active members in the greater Springfield community during their four years on campus. This participation prepares students of today to become the leaders of tomorrow.

As a student of Western New England College, you have the opportunity to take advantage of the programs and services available through these unique collaborations. To learn about programs an events offered by CCGS members visit The Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield website hosted by Western New England College.

CCGS Student Benefits:

• Eight-college exchange program — expand your course selection to include the extensive offerings at the collaborating schools
• Inter-college library privileges — access the thousand of resources at the eight college libraries
• Joint student activities — attend concerts, lectures, sporting events, career development programs, and theatrical performances at other CCGS schools
• Participation in community service — enjoy service learning opportunities with fellow CCGS students
• Network and socialize — get to know other CCGS students and members of the business community
• Academic cooperation — administrations coordinate program and event schedules to accommodate the needs of member students

The CCGS Eight-college Exchange Program

One of the key academic benefits to CCGS students is the opportunity to take courses at other member colleges. This provides opportunities to expand your horizons on course subjects that may not be available at Western New England College.

Under this plan for curriculum enrichment, any full-time undergraduate who has paid tuition at their own home college may take up to two courses or up to eight credit hours per semester each semester at any one of the other CCGS institutions, provided that the courses are not offered at the home institution and that seats are available at the host institution. Part-time students attempting at least six credit hours in a degree program are also qualified to participate in the CCGS program. The above-stated conditions may not apply to summer sessions, evening classes, winter session, continuing education classes, and online courses. Information concerning additional guidelines and registration procedures may be obtained from the Student Administrative Services (SAS) office.

To learn more visit the Office of Academic Scheduling.