Springfield Technical Community College

Specialties

STCC is located on 35-​acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and is a major resource for the economic vitality of western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC, an Achieving the Dream Leader College, offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. STCC’s highly regarded transfer programs in business, engineering, liberal arts, science and technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-​year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 9,000 day, evening, weekend, and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity.

History

Established in 1967.

This site, on a hill overlooking downtown Springfield, was the nation’s first arsenal, established as Springfield Armory in 1794. When the Armory closed, a community college was formed on the Armory Square portion, with 20 acres under federal (National Park Service) jurisdiction and 35 acres as the campus. This land has been significant in American history, from Shays’ Rebellion in 1789 through visits by presidents and poets, and for the manufacturing innovations that drew industry and helped build Springfield. STCC was founded to provide education for careers, such as laser optics or respiratory care or computer security, that are important in our economy, as well as preparation for transfer to 4-​year colleges or universities.