Student Development
The Division of Student Development purposefully creates meaningful experiences and opportunities for students outside of the classroom, tends to students' multi-faceted wellbeing, and provides learning and growth opportunities.
What are we hoping students gain from their Holy Cross experience?
A commitment to Jesuit education and student formation creates a shared vision among divisional leaders.
The division has identified six keys areas of focus for our divisional efforts in the coming years.
In Student Development, assessment efforts help us evaluate where we have been so we can make informed decisions about programs and resources.
A dedicated staff of professionals from across nine departments partner with others to deliver holistic development and formation.
Getting Connected
The Holy Cross community works hard to ensure the transition from high school to Holy Cross is smooth. The College offers several programs to support students and families during this time.
Holy Cross recognizes that although students are the drivers to their Holy Cross education, family involvement is important on their journey through emerging adulthood. As such we have an office of Parent and Family Engagement dedicated to building partnerships with families.
There are a multitude of ways to get involved in the greater Worcester community that Holy Cross is a part of.
There is so much to see, explore, and do in Worcester and the surrounding towns of Central Massachusetts.
Student Care Team
The Holy Cross Student Campus Assessment, Response & Education, or CARE, Team provides coordinated support for students in distress, addressing concerns about a student’s behavior, academic progress, and personal issues, including physical and mental health.
Make a Report
Holy Cross encourages all members of our community to report concerning or threatening behavior, potential misconduct, and other issues.
Student Behavioral Expectations
All students are expected to read and abide by the Community Standards Process and Procedures.
Title IX Office
The Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity responds to complaints of sexual misconduct, discrimination, and discriminatory harassment and facilitates access to resources for individuals involved.
Student Emergency Aid
The Holy Cross Student Emergency Aid Committee (SEAC) supports students who have extenuating financial requests that are not typically covered by traditional financial aid.
Other Student Resources
Holy Cross has many offices that offer a variety of resources and services to help students along their college journey. Students can find some key resources on this page.