Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli was established in 2008.

Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli is a highly reputed Arts & Science College for Women in the state of Tamil Nadu. Situated at the heart of "The Rock City"  on the banks of River Cauvery, Holy Cross College has a unique history of academic excellence. Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirapalli has been in the forefront of women's education for a century. It is a leading Arts and Science College for women in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is a Catholic Institution established in 1923 for the benefit of the young girls of Tiruchirapalli, when higher education for women was considered amost a transgression against the age-old respested customs concerning higher education for girls. It has a unique history with excellence for ten decades. Holy Cross College admits students, irrespective of their caste, creed and state. It has been in the fore front of women's education for 97 years and is marching towards the centenary. In keeping with its mission, the college admits a number of students from the socially and economically weaker strta of the society, irrespective of religion and caste. It is one of the oldest colleges for women in South India and is affiliated to Bharathidasan University. The College is administered by the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod, Province of Tiruchirappalli.

It started functioning with 5 students in 1923 as an intermediate course with Ancient History, Indian History, Modern History and Logic. As recognition of its outstanding service of the cause of women's education by Mother Sophie, a French missionary, it was granted Autonomous status in 1987, the college is empowered to frame its own course of studies and adopt novel methods of teaching and evaluation. The University degrees will be granted to the students passing the examinations conducted by the college.

It was the first affiliated colleges in the Bharathidasan University, to launch the Choice-Based Credit System in June 2000, to provide flexible choice of subjects of the students. At present keeping in a view the globalization of higher education the college is designed a new undergraduate course curriculum which enables students to choose courses from a combination of disciplines, to suit individuals needs with career opportunities.

The history of Holy Cross College dates back to 1901, when Mother Sophie set up a primary school with only a room or two and a handul of students. From its humble beginning, it has steadily grown, attained the status of a college in 1923, became a Second Grade College in 1928 and Post Graduate College in 1964. In recognition of its services to the cause of women's education, for several decades, the college was granted autonomous status in 1987 by the Bharathidasan University. It was accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 1999 with 5 stars and re-accredited in 2005 with 'A' Grade and in 2012 (3rd Cycle) with A Grade in 2020 (4th Cycle) with A++ Grade CGPA Score of 3.75 on a 4.0 Scale by NAAC. The College was recognized by UGC as "College with Potential for Excellence" in October 2011 and the CPE Status has been extended till 2022. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) by MHRD, the college was ranked 39th for the 2023.

The college made a leap in research through acquiring funds for research activities. Simultaneously the departments started research programmes and guiding students that led to enormous publications in national and international journals with impact factors. With the existing the ambience in research activities in the campus, Holy Cross College will soon become a prominent Research Centre.

Holy Cross College continues to explore newer terrains with marked signpost of excellence to nurture holistic education.

With its magnificent history, the college pursues to widen its horizon to raise ennobling millennals with a head, heart and hand that can think, connect and be of service for the society. The College continues to march forward into the next century in its mission to empower the young minds with knowledge, values and skills necessary to be locally resourcesful and globally competent.

VISION

"To reveal to all people the merciful love of the father and the liberating power of the Paschal Mystery, through the ministry of education".

MISSION

We strive to form academically excelling individuals committed to God and to social growth, using all their endowments.

QUALITY POLICY

Our Quality Policy, In, Keeping with our vision and aim, is to develop morally upright, intellectually alert, ethically strong, socially conscious, scientifically oriented and nationally participative and contributive young women with the ability to adapt to the technologically changing environment supported by the collaborative effort of the management, staff and parents in the relentless pursuit of excellence.