Welcome to Berkshire County
More than a college town
North Adams
MCLA is located in North Adams, in the northwestern corner of Massachusetts. We’re part of the Berkshires, an area known for majestic mountain ranges, hiking trails, and natural splendor, as well as some of the nation’s most notable cultural landmarks.
MCLA is located in North Adams, in the northwestern corner of Massachusetts. We’re part of the Berkshires, an area known for majestic mountain ranges, hiking trails, and natural splendor, as well as some of the nation’s most notable cultural landmarks.
The Great Outdoors
Take it all in at the summit of Mount Greylock, Massachusetts’ highest peak, or hit the slopes at nearby Jiminy Peak. Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail, or take Route 2 over the Hairpin Turn to visit one of many Berkshire Natural Resources Council sites.
Take it all in at the summit of Mount Greylock, Massachusetts’ highest peak, or hit the slopes at nearby Jiminy Peak. Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail, or take Route 2 over the Hairpin Turn to visit one of many Berkshire Natural Resources Council sites.
Arts and Culture
MCLA students are a stone’s throw from MASS MoCA, the nation’s largest museum of contemporary art. (Make sure you stop at MCLA’s own Gallery 51 on the way.) The Clark Art Institute, Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival are all easily accessible from campus.
MCLA students are a stone’s throw from MASS MoCA, the nation’s largest museum of contemporary art. (Make sure you stop at MCLA’s own Gallery 51 on the way.) The Clark Art Institute, Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, and the Williamstown Theatre Festival are all easily accessible from campus.
Explore the Berkshires
MCLA plays a vital part in the Berkshires’ economic and cultural landscape. Our students intern at nearly every major company, nonprofit, and public organization, and our alumni are key players in conversations around education, culture, the arts, and economic development.
MCLA plays a vital part in the Berkshires’ economic and cultural landscape. Our students intern at nearly every major company, nonprofit, and public organization, and our alumni are key players in conversations around education, culture, the arts, and economic development.
Explore the Berkshires
When you come visit our campus, make sure to experience the other things that make the Berkshires special.
The Berkshire Visitors Bureau, Explore North Adams, and Destination Williamstown will help you find out what’s going on while you’re here (and all three have lists
of overnight accommodations).
Questions? Contact us
800.969.MCLA
413.662.5410
admissions@mcla.edu
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Mailing address:
MCLA Office of Admission
375 Church Street
North Adams, MA
01247
