Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive humanics philosophy - education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. It is world renowned as the Birthplace of Basketball®, a game created by alumnus and professor James Naismith in 1891; as the alma mater of William G. Morgan, inventor of the game of volleyball; for its long-standing and close relationship with the YMCA; and for academic excellence.

Springfield College has educated over 45,000 people throughout the United States and in more than sixty nations. Today, over 4,000 students per year attend classes between the College’s main campus in Springfield, Massachusetts, at our regional campus in Worcester, Massachusetts, and online.  

Catalog Publication

This catalog has been prepared for the benefit of students, faculty, administrators of the College, and others wishing to know more about the College’s programs and activities. Springfield College reserves the right at any time, without notice, to make any changes to this catalog, including, but not limited to, changes in policies, procedures, and/or regulations; changes in rates and fees, deadlines, course offerings, descriptions, grading, and/or graduation requirements.  The information contained herein is accurate to the most recent round of updates, with an initial date of publication on June 1, 2024 and an Addendum section highlighting the dates and details of any changes made after the initial date of publication.  Currently, 2024-2025 Springfield College Catalog V1 is considered the catalog of record.