The first two-year college in Massachusetts, Holyoke Community College offers a university-caliber education and comprehensive individual support for our students. HCC is home to a diverse, vibrant community of teachers and learners. In addition to for-credit degree and certificate programs, HCC provides courses aimed at helping Pioneer Valley residents advance their careers and acquire new skills in everything from arts to computer software. Tuition is free for eligible Massachusetts residents.

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• No Bags, backpacks, or brief cases except for: 
           1. Clutch/Purse no larger than 5"x 7"        
           2. Medical Bag        
           3. Diaper Bag (with child in attendance)
• Cameras with interchangeable/detachable lens or external flash (No Professional Photography)
• Audio/Visual Recording Devices (includes GoPro, Google Glass, Spectacles, etc.)
• Selfie Sticks, Tripods, Monopods
• Outside Food, Beverage, or Alcohol
• Cans, Metal/Glass/Plastic Containers, Bottles, or Flasks (empty or sealed bottles included)
• Laptops, Tablets, Personal Computers, or Two-Way Radios
• Weapons, Firearms, Pepper Spray, Pocket Knives or Mace
• Illegal Drugs or Substances
• Flammable Liquids, Aerosol Cans, or Permanent Markers
• Flashlights, Laser Pointers, Flares, or Fireworks
• Noise Making Devices (i.e. Air Horns, whistles, bells, vuvuzelas, etc.)
• Balloons, Balls, Projectiles, or Optical Illusions
• Skateboards, Segways, Scooters, Rollerblades, Bicycles, Hover boards, and Helmets
• Coolers, Ice Chests, Folding Chairs, or Pointed-Tip Umbrellas
• Flowers (unless otherwise permitted by Tour Production)
• Seat Cushions or Booster Seats
• Patrons Without Shoes or Shirt
• Masks, Chains, or Studded Belts/Bracelets
• Drones (without prior written consent from MassMutual Center Management)
• Animals or Pets (accommodations made for trained, harnessed, and housebroken service animals)
• Unapproved Pamphlets, Handouts, Ads, or Flyers without prior consent from Arena Management
• Clothing, garments, or signs displaying explicit language, profanity, or derogatory characterization toward any person(s)
• Signs, Flags, or Banners exceeding 11” x 17” or attached to a pole/stick. Signs must be relevant to event. Signs may not contain or display obscene or offensive language and/or pictures as determined by MassMutual Center Management. Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove a sign or banner at any time. 

Event Parking

The new Convention Center Carpark located adjacent to the MassMutual Center is now open to the public!!!

Put Your Graduate on the Big Screen

A once-in-a-lifetime photo moment.

Place your graduate on the MassMutual Center marquee with a personalized message, photo, and name displayed on our massive digital billboard in downtown Springfield.

Choose a templated or custom design and see your message appear multiple times before and after the ceremony perfect for photos and celebrating your graduate in a big way.

Limited spots are available for each ceremony and must be reserved in advance.

Reserve Your Marquee Message