Benefit Information can be found on Ignite
Access the 2025 Benefit Information page on Ignite
Please use the instructions below to access Ignite off-campus or on your mobile device.
This video will show you how to get Ignite on your mobile device.
This video will show you how to access Ignite on your desktop computer.
Using Ignite for Holy Cross Open Enrollment
Ignite is available as both a website and a mobile application. We encourage you to use the device you are most familiar with for open enrollment. For help with your passphrase reset or account access, please reach out to the IT helpdesk: 508-793-3548 or helpdesk-request@holycross.edu.
Access Ignite on your Desktop Computer:
Go to ignite.holycross.edu in your web browser.
- *Make sure you are logged into your Holy Cross account in your browser first
- Open Google
- Click “Sign In” in the top right corner of the screen
- If you are already logged into your personal account, click your profile picture in the top right corner
- Click “Add Account” and sign in with your Holy Cross email address and password
- Sign in with your Holy Cross email address and password
- When prompted, sign in with your Holy Cross username and password.
- Once you're on the site, click on “Apps” in the upper right hand corner.
- Click on HR Self-Service to begin the election process for open enrollment. View the Open Enrollment Instructional Video - coming soon
Downloading Ignite to your Mobile Device:
Go to ignite.holycross.edu in your web browser.
- *Make sure you are logged into your Holy Cross account in your browser first
- Open Google
- Click “Sign In” in the top right corner of the screen
- If you are already logged into your personal account, click your profile picture in the top right corner
- Click “Add Account” and sign in with your Holy Cross email address and password
- Sign in with your Holy Cross email address and password
- When prompted, sign in with your Holy Cross username and password.
- If you have an Android phone:
- Search for “Ignite by Holy Cross” in the Google Play store and download the app directly to your phone.
- If you have an iPhone:
- Scroll down the bottom of the Ignite page and click on “Download to App Store”
- Scan the QR code to download or send a unique download link to your Holy Cross email
What to do if the steps above don't work:
Download the Parent Application Instead (Simpplr)
Simpplr is the parent application for Ignite, offering all the same functionalities. In the App Store, type in Simpplr. Download that app and log in with your Holy Cross username and password.
Your app will have a different appearance, but identical offerings.

The College provides generous employee benefits including medical, dental, and vision as well as a variety of benefits that help its employees maintain a healthy balance between work and life priorities.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Leaves
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Retirement
- Travel Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Information (for Benefit Eligible Employees)
- Travel Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Information (for Benefit Eligible Employees) Spanish
- Home and Auto Insurance Discount Information
Need Support?
Allyssa Sime
Benefits Specialist
508-793-3423
asime@holycross.edu
Antonio Rocha
Benefits Specialist
508-793-2424
arocha@holycross.edu
David Everitt
Director of Benefits
508-793-2426
dbeveritt@holycross.edu
Marymichele Delaney
Vice President for Human Resources
508-793-3320
mdelaney@holycross.edu