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expectations. We also believe in the power of being curious. Choosing your life’s work isn’t always a linear process, and you may be inspired by something you’ve never considered before. At the intersection of our liberal arts philosophy and our Jesuit identity, you’ll explore broadly, before choosing your major and diving deep into your interests.
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we believe that it takes courage to choose hope. To find a better way. To challenge
through a wide range of experiences and opportunities, you’ll discover your
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whether you know what you want to study or you’re still searching for your calling, Holy Cross’ academic programs are both rigorous and varied. In our exploratory, liberal arts education, you’re
encouraged to explore your potential and uncover new passions. We also offer you the flexibility to design your course of study. You can add a minor or a concentration, or design your own major.
View a full list of our majors and minors inside the back cover of this viewbook.
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your holy cross journey begins with Montserrat, our unique first-year living and learning experience focused on discussion-based seminars, where you’ll develop foundational skills like critical thinking and communicating, and tackle big questions related to themes like “contemporary challenges” and “global society.” Working closely with faculty mentors, classmates and professors, in the classroom, out of the classroom, and in your residence hall, you’ll set yourself up for a successful college experience.
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ASK BIG QUESTIONS. whether you know what you want to do, or you’re still seeking your passion, you’ll find your path at Holy Cross. In your first two years, you’ll explore a broad range of topics and develop a strong foundation before choosing your major.
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Centered around the Liberal Arts, our curriculum is built for discovery. With an emphasis on critical thinking, clear communication and research, you’ll have the space to be curious, and the skills to bring your ideas into the real world.
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DISCERNMENT AND VOCARE. as a jesuit institution, and the only one in the country focused exclusively on undergraduate education, Holy Cross prepares you to live a life of purpose. Here, we act for and with others, translating our beliefs into meaningful, real-world action. You’ll grow intellectually, ethically and spiritually as you reflect on your own interests and beliefs and what drives you. You’ll ask powerful questions about the world around us, and how we interact with it. You’ll begin to understand that doing better for yourself can often be connected to the greater good.
our liberal arts education and Jesuit identity encourage thoughtfulness and self-reflection. Vocare, an initiative rooted in the Jesuit principle of discernment, draws together disciplines from across campus to help you make intentional choices in and out of the classroom. You’ll uncover what you’re truly best at, what kind of work you want to do, and how you’ll get there.
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Acting on our beliefs.
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Mia Yee ’19
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“ I FOUND MY PEOPLE AND PATH. I’VE MET AMAZING FRIENDS, AMAZING MENTORS, AND BRILLIANT PROFESSORS.”
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Where you’ll live.
Where you’ll eat.
Since more than 90 percent of students live on campus, you’ll make fast friends and find your place. You’ll live in one of our 11 residence halls, where you have access to comfortable spaces for studying, relaxing and socializing.
Stop by the Cool Beans coffee shop in the Hogan Campus Center, or grab a bite in the newly renovated Kimball Dining Hall. With nine dining options around campus, you’re never too far from a variety of healthy options.
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EMPOWERING PATH ONE ANOTHER. you’ll find yourself at home on the Hill. Here, you’ll learn with classmates who will become friends for life. You’ll find teammates who become family. You’ll serve alongside others who want to do good. And you’ll have the opportunity to become everything you were meant to be, with an entire community supporting you.
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around campus. life at holy cross starts on the Hill. But you’ll have easy access to our hometown of Worcester, where you can explore dozens of restaurants, cultural events and professional opportunities, including internships and opportunities for community service.
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there’s a lot to discover in Worcester and beyond — and Holy Cross is right in the middle
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of it all. Visit area ski slopes, watch a show at the Hanover Theatre, or take a shuttle to Boston or Providence. You’ll find your people on campus, but that’s just the beginning.
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whether it’s a varsity match or a pickup game, Holy Cross students come together to compete, excel and cheer on their fellow Crusaders in our many athletic programs. With 27 men’s and women’s Division I teams,
and 25 percent of students competing at the varsity level, there’s always a reason to cheer each other on.
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HOME OF THE CRUSADERS.
CHOOSE YOUR join a club sport like ice hockey, ultimate frisbee or ballroom dancing, or sign up for an intramural team if you’re just looking to have fun. You can even participate in wellness workshops on yoga, nutrition and stress reduction. At Holy Cross, you’ll have every opportunity to stay active and live a healthy lifestyle.
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IMMERSE YOURSELF. As part of the faith-based Arrupe Immersion Program, you’ll take part in experiences
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Want your voice heard? Join the Student Government Association, entirely elected and appointed by students. As part of SGA, you’ll work to amplify student voices and promote their interests, run small and large-scale events, and complete policy work and manage campaigns and initiatives across campus. Led by two co-presidents and a cabinet, the SGA works together to improve life for all at Holy Cross.
rooted in reflection and hands-on work. With a mission to develop well-educated solidarity for our students in the Jesuit tradition, immersion trips serve as a catalyst for intellectual inquiry and spiritual growth. Whether you’re traveling locally, domestically or internationally, you’ll strengthen your relationships with others in the spirit of mutual support and cooperation.
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there are more than 100 clubs and organizations for you to join, giving you unlimited ways to explore, broaden your interests and connect with classmates. Whether you want to test your vocal chops in an a cappella group, write for the campus newspaper or advocate for others, you’ll find your passion and your place to thrive.
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Psychology Major
“ MY TIME AT HOLY CROSS HAS BEEN MEANINGFUL BECAUSE I AM A DEDICATED STUDENT, BUT ALSO BECAUSE I GET TO LEAVE A LONG-TERM POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE CITY THAT HAS BECOME MY HOME.”
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Becoming better leaders.
Learning by doing. tapping into the nationwide network of Holy Cross alumni, parents and friends, the Center for Career Development connects you to summer internships that fit your interests. You’ll continue to learn by doing, with real-world work experiences to add to your resume.
Zain Tirmizi ’21 Internship at Massachusetts General Hospital’s Cancer Research Lab
at the ciocca center for Business, Ethics, and Society, you’ll learn to become an ethical business leader and an actively engaged citizen. Whether you’re participating in workshops or pursuing a minor, you’ll explore questions about how business can contribute to the common good and gain practical business experience to prepare for your career.
How will you make an impact? DRIVEN TO ACT. at holy cross, we’re proactive in asking questions and finding answers. We’re driven to act, not just in our personal pursuits, but in support of each other and the greater good. Guided by the Jesuit motto “people for and with others,” we strive to put our values into collective action. Together with your classmates, coaches, professors and chaplains, you’ll find that our campus has a shared sense of purpose and commitment to making the world a better place for everyone.
Allison McGrath ’22 Summer Research at Schiller Coastal Studies Center
SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ACTION. student programs for Urban Development (SPUD), the most popular student organization on campus, is made up of 45 public service programs throughout Greater Worcester. Mentor at-risk teenagers, tutor English language learners, or coach a Special Olympics basketball tournament. SPUD keeps you involved with your community, and connected with more than 500 other student volunteers.
Lindsey Ty ’21 Psychology Major
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YOU BECOME? Ready for the world. once you’re prepared to live a meaningful life, you’ll follow in the footsteps of Holy Cross alumni all around the world, turning your education into a purposeful career. You’ll have access to a network that spans all fields and industries, and you’ll be ready to do well for yourself, and do good for others.
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Yolanda Rabun ’90 she’s a modern-day renaissance woman, a person of many talents: lawyer, executive, speaker, wife, mom, actor, recording artist, producer, and many more to come. Rabun currently works as senior corporate counsel for IBM and credits Holy Cross for sparking her interest in computers and coding. She is also an executive sponsor for Black Girls Code, where she works to inspire the future generation of leaders.
Ché Anderson ’11
ANN DOWD ’78
Emmy-award winning actor whose credits include “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “The Leftovers,” “Compliance” and “Marley & Me”
once a new york native, Anderson now claims Worcester as home. After making his mark on campus as a co-founder of the Brother to Brother Committee, he continues to make a positive impact on the Worcester community as an alumnus. Currently working as deputy cultural development officer for the City of Worcester, he was one of the organizers of the POW! WOW! Worcester Mural Festival. Over the past five years, this annual weeklong festival has already curated over 130 pieces of public art. For this great work, Anderson was named to Worcester Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list in 2018.
Anthony Fauci, M.D., ’62
JOANNA GERAGHTY ’94
President and chief operating officer, JetBlue; chair of the board, Concern Worldwide
JON FAVREAU ’03
Political commentator; former director of speechwriting for President Barack Obama
JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS ’71
Associate justice of the Supreme Court
you know him as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health, and as recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. But Fauci was once a classics major with a premedical concentration at Holy Cross, and he credits his professional success to the Jesuit intellectual rigor that was a core part of his education, which instilled in him a lifelong commitment to social justice.
LIST OF PROGRAMS
Pick from our robust list of majors and minors, or design your own program.
Accounting
English
Naval Science (NROTC)
Africana Studies*
Environmental Studies
Neuroscience*
Anthropology
Film Studies*
Peace and Conflict Studies
Arabic
French and Francophone Studies
Philosophy
Architectural Studies* Art History Asian Studies Biochemistry Biology Business Business, Ethics, and Society* Catholic Studies* Chemistry Chinese Studies Classics Computer Science
Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies* Geosciences German Studies Greek Health Professions Advising Health Studies* History International Studies Italian Studies Latin
Creative Writing
Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies*
Dance
Law
Deaf Studies and Sign Languages*
Mathematics
Economics
Medieval and Renaissance Studies*
Education
Middle Eastern Studies*
Engineering
Music
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Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Rhetoric and Composition* Russian Studies Russian and Eastern European Studies* Sociology Spanish Statistics Studies in World Literatures Studio Art Teacher Education Program Theatre Visual Arts World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures
the college of the holy cross admits qualified students of any race, color, sex, age, handicap, sexual orientation, and national and ethnic origin.
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