What is CCGS?

     Known as the Cooperating Colleges of Greater Springfield (CCGS), the
association was formed in 1970 by the presidents of each college of the
charter institutions.  The member colleges include:  American International
College, Bay Path College, Elms College, Holyoke Community College,
Springfield College, Springfield Technical Community College, Western New
England College, and Westfield State College.

     These eight area public and private institutions have established
the CCGS to enhance the educational experience through the use of
cooperative programs and services, including cross-registration,
student-faculty inter-college library privileges, joint student activities,
academic cooperation, and student activity calendars.

     Undergraduate students may take courses for credit at a cooperating
institution when such courses are not available at their own institutions. 
Interested students apply for courses through their home college registrar 
and academic advisor.  Students are billed for CCGS registration as part of 
their home school tuition.

     Credit and grades for courses completed at cooperating colleges are
applied to the student's record at the home college.  Generally, CCGS
cross-registration is limited to undergraduate courses offered in fall or
spring semesters.  Continuing Education courses are not included.

Additional WNEC Resources:

• Information on academic calendars, semester and term course schedules, and the college catalogue is available.
  
• Instructions on how to obtain copies of an official WNEC transcript. Print out a WNEC transcript request form.