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Active & Aware This Is Elms Elms College is a modern part of a living tradition established over 300 years ago by the Sisters of St. Joseph — a bold group of devout, progressive changemakers. We are dedicated to providing a rigorous education animated by a community where all are welcome. Religious or non-religious, we’re all on a journey to understand and maneuver the bigger world. We believe education is not an end in itself, but a path to discovering what we can each contribute to that world, our neighborhood, and one another. Discover Your Purpose . 50+ We have over 50 undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate academic programs. 75% 75% of classes have fewer than 20 students, so you get to know your professors for a personalized education experience. 95% The vast majority of our students receive financial aid. The average award is $34,000. #1 NECC Academic All-Conference student-athletes 2014-2018. Elms helps you grow mind and body. Events 16 Mar 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Distinguished Lecture: Dawn Grace-Jones Read More 21 Mar 10 AM - 1 PM Saturday Visit Day Read More 25 Apr 10 AM - 2 PM Open House Read More 29 Apr 8:30 AM - 4 PM DNP Scholarship Day Read More More Events News Alejandra Ocasio '19 A transformational internship gave social work graduate Alejandra Ocasio ’19 a new understanding of the connections between culture, identity, and educational achievement. Read more Innovation Challenge Proposes Solutions to Homelessness Approximately 60 first-year honors students collaborated on new interventions for combating homelessness and supporting the displaced. Read more Honors FYS Students Define “Educated” After reading and discussing this year’s Common Read — Educated, by Tara Westover — Honors First Year Seminar students offer their own insights into what constitutes learning, experience, and knowledge. Read more FYS Students Define What It Means to Be “Educated” After reading and discussing Tara Westover’s book Educated in First Year Seminar classes, Elms students offer their own definitions of what it means to be educated. Read more “Breaking It Down”: Understanding Student Accommodations Julian Manning ’20, a sociology major from Hartford, CT, has a clear vision for his future: working with youth in educational settings. He has a strong start on gaining experience in this area, too, since he mentors 4th and 5th grade students at Homework House in Holyoke, MA. Read more More News The Elms Experience Community Neil Vaid '15 Managing artificial intelligence software? It’s just another day in the life for management alum Neil Vaid ’15, who found a job in Boston's burgeoning tech bubble after graduating. Timing +... Learn More Next Excellence Ecology Research at the Equator An Elms student and professor traveled to a remote area of South America this summer to continue research on flowers and wasp-fly interactions. Part 1 of this story appears here.... Learn More Previous Next Faith Linda Humphrey Lyimo '21 Catholic values are front and center for Linda Humphrey Lyimo '21, a transfer student from Tanzania. The CITS major fell in love with Elms thanks to her religious roots. A... Learn More Previous Next Justice Alejandra Ocasio '19 A transformational internship gave social work graduate Alejandra Ocasio ’19 a new understanding of the connections between culture, identity, and educational achievement. The “Cool Aunt” Social workers have a responsibility... Learn More Previous Community Neil Vaid '15 Excellence Ecology Research at the Equator Faith Linda Humphrey Lyimo '21 Justice Alejandra Ocasio '19 How Will You Experience Elms? How to apply Visit Inquire Stay Connected Connect With Us Elms College 291 Springfield Street Chicopee, MA 01013-2839 413-594-2761 College of Our Lady of the Elms We are a private Catholic coeducational liberal arts college founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, Massachusetts. Elms College is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and grants associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Resources Alumnae Library Current Students Faculty and Staff Parents Employment Campus Map Give Now Title IX Campus Directory ElmsConnect Campus Bookstore Commencement Request Admissions Info Close...