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The Office of Student Involvement is located in Blanchard Hall, and stewards that space as well as Chapin Auditorium within Mary Woolley hall. We offer event planning and technology support to registered RSO events. 

The Commuter Lounge on the third floor of Blanchard is the commuter students' home away from home while on campus.

Chapin Auditorium is located in Mary Woolley Hall, in the center of the Mount Holyoke College campus. It is an acoustically beautiful, air-conditioned concert hall used both as a theater space and a multi-purpose facility.

Student organizations and MHC departments are eligible to use Chapin auditorium free of charge within the established guidelines. Off-campus clients can arrange to lease the facility for events appropriate for the venue. Chapin Auditorium is managed by the Office of Student Involvement during the academic calendar. Event Services oversees the use of these facilities during the summer session.

Total Max. Seating is 1,102 persons
Orchestra: 589 (removable seating)
1st balcony: 381 (fixed seating)
2nd balcony: 132 (fixed seating)
Max. capacity, open floor & balcony: 1,350
Main floor set up for banquets & similar: 250

Chapin Auditorium first floor is wheelchair accessible via an elevator on the South East Corner of Mary Woolley Hall, and it is easy for us to make accommodations for a chair within our regular seating area. Accessible Parking is adjacent to the elevator door. Program planners should ask for advice on arranging for special audience needs (wheelchair sections, sign language interpreters, assisted listening devices, etc).

At Mount Holyoke, we recognize that our students are working to juggle obligations other than just school work. Being a commuter student gives you the opportunity to earn a college degree without sacrificing other responsibilities. While MHC is a residential community, we hope that the decision to live off campus still allows our students to stay connected, engaged, and as always, an active part of our great community.

Of course the entire campus community is open to all, and we hope that commuting students will continue to eat on campus, lounge in the residence halls and participate in the many social activities, but the Commuter Student Lounge is designed with commuting students in mind.

Blanchard 333 is a lounge space specifically set aside for commuter students. With access to lockers, computers, a TV, and a small kitchenette with refrigerator/freezer, sink and microwave, we want you to feel at home. The lounge is accessible by OneCard whenever Blanchard Hall is open! The space is managed in conjunction with the Office of Student Involvement. For more information, contact Jaime DeCaro, the Associate Director.

While you are strongly encouraged to use the free PVTA bus service, Commuter Student parking decals are also available through the parking office for a fee of $150. Visit the parking office page for more information.

Those seeking Commuter Student status will need to fill out an application for Off-Campus Housing, found on the Residence Life page.

See the Board Plan Dining Options page for information about purchasing meals on-campus.