Bunker Hill Community College

Who We Are

Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC), located in Boston, Massachusetts, is the largest community college in Massachusetts, with more than 19,000 students enrolled annually. BHCC, founded in 1973, is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

With two main campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, in addition to three satellite campuses and several instructional centers throughout the Greater Boston Area, BHCC offers a wide range of learning options to suit the diverse needs of our student body. Students can choose from day, afternoon, evening, late-evening, weekend, web-based and distance-learning courses to fit their busy schedules.

BHCC is proud to be the most affordable community college in Massachusetts. We offer more than 100 academic programs, including associate degree programs, certificate programs and programs designed to allow students to complete their first two years of a bachelor’s degree before transferring to a four-year university. Our dedicated, caring faculty and counselors are here to help students achieve their personal, academic and career goals.

Mission & Vision

Mission of Bunker Hill Community College
Bunker Hill Community College serves as an educational and economic asset for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by offering associate degrees and certificate programs that prepare students for further education and fulfilling careers. Our students reflect our diverse local and global community, and the College integrates the strengths of many cultures, age groups, lifestyles and learning styles into the life of the institution. The College provides inclusive and affordable access to higher education, supports the success of all students and forges vibrant partnerships and pathways with educational institutions, community organizations, and local businesses and industries.

Vision of Bunker Hill Community College
Bunker Hill Community College empowers and inspires students, faculty and staff diverse in identities, experiences and ideas to make meaningful contributions to our local and global communities. The College embodies a spirit of inquiry, critical thought, inclusive excellence and lifelong learning.

BHCC Institutional Values
Bunker Hill Community College Trustees, Faculty, Staff and Students embody the highest academic and institutional integrity through their commitment to:
 

• Access and Success
• Excellence and Innovation
• Economic and Social Justice
• Inclusiveness and Equity
• Civic Engagement and Service
• Kindness and Respect
• Accountability and Transparency

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting a welcoming, diverse and vibrant educational community
The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Bunker Hill Community College helps ensure that all people who work, attend school and use the College campuses are treated with respect and are able to pursue their endeavors without experiencing unlawful discrimination or undue impediments, barriers or obstacles. The Office monitors the implementation of the College’s nondiscrimination policies and coordinates educational opportunities and programs open to all. The Office is committed to inclusion, equal opportunity and freedom from sexual harassment.