McCulloch Center for Global Initiatives

International Students

Students across the globe are drawn to Mount Holyoke because of the powerful living and learning experience the College provides. This has been the case since the first international students arrived at Mount Holyoke in 1839.  Visionary educators, public 

When you come to Mount Holyoke, you’ll live and study among the same thriving, dynamic community of thinkers and doers from around the world.

Last year, students from 61 countries— or more specifically, those who needed visas — studied at MHC. They entered as first-year, transfer, or Frances Perkins students working toward a bachelor’s degree or through other academic programs.

Grants and Awards

Global Competence Award application flyer with map of world.

Global Competence Award

An award given to seniors with demonstrated achievement in language learning, cultural immersion, global perspective-taking, and cross-cultural learning.
Award being presented, Mount Holyoke College.

Global Engagement Award

An annual award given in recognition of outstanding commitment to raising awareness of critical global issues across campus and beyond.
Winning photo from 2016's Global Insight Contest.

Global Insights Contest

A photo contest open to any student who participated in study, internships, or research outside of their home country.