September 17, 2025
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will host three Fall Open Houses designed
to give prospective students and their families an intimate look at campus life and
academic offerings.
The Fall Open Houses will take place on Saturday, October 18, Saturday, November 1,
and Saturday, November 15 from 9:30 a.m. – 1p.m. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. at the
Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation.
During each event, visitors will have the opportunity to tour campus, connect with
faculty and staff, and learn about MCLA's academic programs, admissions process, and
student resources. The Open House format allows students and families to engage with
the college community in a personalized and accessible way.
These events are a great way to experience firsthand what makes MCLA unique, from
our close-knit community to our wide range of academic opportunities.
Students interested in attending are encouraged to register in advance at www.mcla.edu/visit.
For more information, please contact the Office of Admission at admissions@mcla.edu or 413-662-5410.
About MCLA
At MCLA, we’re here for all — and focused on each — of our students. Classes are taught
by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive
on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed
to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered
to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 130-year commitment to
public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence.
MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Top Ten Public Colleges for
10 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts
Schools in the nation for 2025, after earning the No. 7 spot the prior three years.
The College’s focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in
additional 2025 U.S. News rankings: No. 5 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for
liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 2 for Top Performer on Social Mobility
for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools
graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants.
