MassBay Community College announced it will hold its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. on its Wellesley Hills campus.
The signature event on the College’s recruitment calendar, the Spring Open House is an opportunity for prospective students to talk with current students, faculty, and staff to learn about the 70 degree and certificate programs offered at MassBay. Participants will learn about the Massachusetts free community college programs, including eligibility requirements and how to take advantage of this opportunity to attend MassBay for free.
Additional topics include how MassBay credits transfer to bachelor’s degree programs, free academic support services, information for veterans, free resources available on campus such as emergency grants and free food, information about free mental health counseling, and more. The Open House will feature a self-guided tour of campus and on-the-spot-admissions where staff will help attendees start the process of enrolling for college.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and the state legislature have funded free community college for Massachusetts residents who do not hold a bachelor’s degree, regardless of age or income. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), be enrolled in an approved program of study for six credits, and have earned a high school diploma or the equivalent.
WHAT: MassBay Community College Spring Open House
WHERE: 50 Oakland Street, Wellesley
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2026
TIME: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
*Prospective students can RSVP at MassBay.edu/OpenHouse or email admissions@massbay.edu. Once registered, prospective students will receive additional day-of instructions.
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To learn more about MassBay, visit massbay.edu
MassBay Community College is the most affordable higher education option in MetroWest Boston and is free to most Massachusetts residents without a bachelor’s degree. With more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs, along with comprehensive workforce and educational training,
MassBay provides a wide range of courses with flexible day, evening, and weekend classes in Wellesley, Framingham, the Automotive Technology Center in Ashland, and online, in high-demand fields including health and life sciences, computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, business, and the humanities.
MassBay students receive unparalleled value, with free one-on-one academic and social support services, compassionate and experienced faculty, and stackable credits that easily transfer to bachelor’s degree programs and that provide hands-on, workforce-ready skills.
Health sciences, human services, early childhood education, and many general education programs are offered at the 65,000 square foot, state-of-the-art MassBay Framingham, which has served the community since January 2024. Founded in 1961, MassBay has been accredited by multiple governing bodies and remains dedicated to serving its diverse communities, fostering inclusiveness, and advancing equity for all.