In addition, students can arrange to take meals at the other campuses, and the library systems are linked by computer. Each year, Mount Holyoke students enroll in approximately 700 courses at the other institutions, and students from the other schools take an equal number of courses at Mount Holyoke. Mount Holyoke offers students an exciting academic and cocurricular experience. Students have the freedom at Mount Holyoke to be themselves, to explore all their options, and to assume an array of leadership positions. A close look at Mount Holyoke graduates reveals that MHC alumnae are successful women who are prepared for the challenges of today's complex world.
Residence halls have their own dining room and house students from all four classes.
First years and sophomores usually live in double rooms. Some juniors and all seniors, if they choose, have singles. With approximately 30,000 students in the Pioneer Valley, Mount Holyoke women have many opportunities to meet all types of people. The prevailing campus atmosphere is informal. The academic atmosphere is challenging and, because of the many opportunities for involvement in campus life, Mount Holyoke students stay busy and fulfilled.