Blanchard Hall

The historic Blanchard Hall, formerly the campus gymnasium, is a 3-level building connected by a sun-filled central atrium. The second-floor entry level from Skinner Green reinvents the original basketball court as the "living room of campus," a variety of informal meeting and social spaces for socializing and study.

Strategically located on the main level to make existing student services more accessible, the Division of Student Life suite fosters collaboration between advising, residential life, religious life and diversity programming staff.

Main Level

Division of Student Life

The Division of Student Life seeks to build and support a vibrant community at Mount Holyoke College. A resource for students, parents, faculty, and administrators, the student life team seeks to complement the academic program and enhance the Mount Holyoke College student experience. Room 205.

Unity Center

The Unity Center is a place where students can gather to celebrate and engage in conversations and experiences across their differences and similarities. Room 206.

Student Art Gallery

The Student Art Gallery is stewarded by the Art Society, in collaboration with the Art Department and the Office of Student Involvement, and manages all Gallery Proposals.

Meeting Rooms

Blanchard Hall has meeting rooms for 10-20 people, most of which are mediated, and are reserved through Event Services via the EMSWeb app.

Information Desk

The Information Desk is located on the main level of Blanchard Hall. Information Desk Assistants, supervised by the Office of Student Involvement, can answer questions, provide bus schedules and help troubleshoot printer questions.  Assistants also steward the Lost & Found, distribute recreational equipment, as well as technology equipment for the Great Room.

The upper level (the former running track) includes the Student Involvement office, Weissman Leadership Commons, the commuter lounge, the college's radio station, and offices for the Student Government Association, the Outing Club, and the Mount Holyoke News.

Upper Level

Office of Student Involvement

The Office of Student Involvement works to create a vibrant and inclusive co-curricular campus life. The office oversees the 120+ student organizations on campus, advises the SGA and Class Boards, and is responsible for major campus events such as Orientation, Family and Friends Weekend, and Pangy Day. Main office: Room 327.

Student Government Association

The SGA is the official student governing body of Mount Holyoke College. They are committed to representing the perspectives of each student and empowering individuals to be active agents in shaping the Mount Holyoke community. Room 302.

SGA Business Office

The SGA Student Business Office provides banking operations and account oversight, as well as training, to MHC's 120+ recognized student groups and all residential halls. Room 308.

Commuter Lounge

The Commuter Student Lounge is designed with commuting students in mind. With access to lockers, computers, a TV, and small kitchenette, we hope to make it easier for commuter students to eat on campus, lounge in the residence halls and participate in social activities. The lounge is available whenever Blanchard Hall is open. For more information, contact Jaime DeCaro, Office of Student Involvement. Room 333.

Mount Holyoke News

Mount Holyoke News is an independent student newspaper since 1917, written by and for Mount Holyoke College students. It is a weekly publication that prints throughout the academic year and is distributed to the Mount Holyoke community. Room 324.

The Outing Club

The Outing Club seeks to cultivate and enrich Mount Holyoke students' appreciation for nature by providing trips, leadership training, and community outreach in the outdoors. Room 307.

WMHC Radio

WMHC's mission is to amplify the voices of the Mount Holyoke community and provide hands-on training in audio and radio broadcasting. Rooms 314, 315.

MoAsis

MoAsis is a tranquil space where you can unplug, take a breath, and make time for a peace and stillness. This space features meditation cushions, yoga mats and prayer space. Room 313.

Involvement Studio

The Student Involvement Consultants hold drop-in hours for students to learn how to get involved, and also support student organizations with training, Embark, and more! Room 304.

The lower level of Blanchard Hall combines recreational space including pool and foosball tables, a campus pub and coffeehouse, a grab & go, and seating for gathering and studying.

Lower Level

Cochary Pub

Cochary Pub & Kitchen offers a variety of locally sourced, pub-style dishes and beverages as well as homemade fresh baked desserts and pastries.

Grab & Go

Varsity athletes can pick up their to-go meals here.

Student Organization Storage Room

Recognized Student Organizations may apply to store a limited number of items in a storage locker in room 108.

Game Tables

Pick up equipment for the pool and foosball tables at the Information Desk on the main floor.