Interinstitutional Cooperation

Consortia

Colleges of the Fenway (COF)

MCPHS is one of five institutions of higher education in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston that joined together in 1996 to form a consortium that includes MCPHS, Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Simmons University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. The five institutions, each with its own unique mission, offer a world of learning and experience on and off campus. Collectively, the COF represent more than 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students, more than 700 full-time faculty, and 2,300 course offerings. Shared initiatives among the five institutions are aimed at enhancing the quality of education, enriching student experiences, and reducing costs through the sharing of resources. Collaborative student opportunities include cross-registration, which broadens access to courses otherwise not available on the student’s home campus; intramurals; performing arts; student life programs and activities; sustainability initiatives, and study abroad opportunities. www.colleges-fenway.org

Higher Education Consortium of Central Massachusetts (HECCMA)

MCPHS is one of 11 institutions of higher education in the central Massachusetts area that joined together to form a consortium that includes Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (Tufts University), Nichols College, Quinsigamond Community College, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and Worcester State University. HECCMA’s 11 member colleges and universities offer a diverse set of courses in many academic disciplines, adding to the rich cultural fabric of Worcester and Central Massachusetts. Students can take advantage of opportunities for sharing courses and facilities. This partnership provides opportunities to participate in college career fairs and internships through member institutions. www.heccma.org

Massachusetts Independent College Transfer Guarantee (Massachusetts Guarantee)

MCPHS University, the New England Board of Higher Education Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges have established a formal articulation agreement with all Massachusetts Community Colleges. This program begins with two years at a Massachusetts Community College, earning any Associates degree, and concludes with two years completing one of the following programs: Health Humanities, Healthcare Management, Health Psychology, Health Science, or Public Health on the MCPHS-Boston campus. The curriculum that Massachusetts Community Colleges offers is a blend of liberal arts and sciences that meets the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, totaling 60 credits allowing for direct entry in junior status for students who qualify.

New Hampshire College and University Council (NHCUC)

NHCUC is a consortium of 14 public and private institutions of higher education in the state of New Hampshire. MCPHS joined the council when it opened its Manchester, New Hampshire, campus in 2002. The council’s mission is the advancement of higher education in the state through collaborative efforts among the 22 colleges and universities and the enhancement of educational opportunities for the more than 70,000 students who attend the council’s member institutions. The council works to coordinate collaborative initiatives among academic, library, and informational technology offices; sponsors professional development conferences for faculty; and promotes awareness and understanding of higher education among legislators and the public. www.nhcuc.org