policies & general information

How to Register


PHONE
Please call Montserrat's Continuing Education department at 978.921.4242 x 1180 to enroll by phone.

MAIL
Download, print and mail the registration form (pdf) to:

Montserrat College of Art
Continuing Education
23 Essex Street
Beverly MA 01915

All forms must be accompanied by a check, money order or credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express) for the full amount.

FAX
Fax the registration form to 978.922.4268. Please call the Continuing Education department at 978.921.4242 x 1180 to confirm that your fax has been received.

Who can enroll in Continuing Education courses?

Continuing Education courses are open to the general public and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Adults and high school students with any level of art experience and interest are welcome to register for these college-level visual arts courses.

Supplies

All art supplies and other materials required for a visual arts continuing education course are included in the course fee, unless otherwise noted. Please check the course descriptions (listed in the lefthand navigation) for a downloadable list of materials, if needed. Your instructor will provide you with the information on the first day of class.

Class Locations

Unless otherwise noted, all visual arts continuing education courses meet at:

Montserrat College of Art's Hardie Building
23 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01915

Specific classroom assignments are posted the first night of class on each floor.

Parking

Parking is available behind the Hardie Building in the evening and on weekends. There is ample on-street parking in the vicinity of the college.

Accessibility

Montserrat College of Art’s Hardie Building is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Policy of Non-Discrimination

Montserrat College of Art does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability in the admission and access to its programs and activities.

Discounts

Montserrat Graduates with a BFA or four-year diploma receive a $25 discount off continuing education courses.

A $25 discount is also available for students 62 years or older.

Gift Certificates

To purchase a gift certificate for a course, please contact the office of Continuing Education at 978.921.4242 x 1180.

Low Enrollment Course Cancellation

The college reserves the right to cancel a continuing education course if it fails to have a minimum enrollment. If this occurs, a full refund will be issued. Please allow thirty days for processing of all refunds.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Students wishing to withdraw from a continuing education course must contact the CE office in writing. Prior to the first class, all tuition, less a $25.00 processing fee will be issued. After the first class, and before the second class, 50% will be refunded, less the $25.00 fee. After the second class, no refunds will be issued.

Professional Development for Teachers (PDPs)

Montserrat College of Art is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education as a Professional Development Provider. If you interested in obtaining PDPs for a course, please contact the Continuing Education office at 978.921.4242 x 1180.

Part-Time Day Study

During the semester, students may wish to enroll in continuing education courses offered through Montserrat's day program. To audit a course, call the registrar's office at 978.921.4242 x 1192.

Cancellation due to weather call 978.921.4242, press 8

Access to Facilities

The college public areas are open to continuing education students. The library hours are posted on the front door of the library and gallery hours are posted online under the "galleries" tab. Access to studios, classrooms and labs require the instructor for the course you are taking to be present.

Safety & Health

It is the responsibility of all students to adhere to the College's verbal and/or written safety instructions and guidelines while on campus. Please visit the Student Handbook online under the "student life" tab for Health and Safety information and more on our policy.

Rules and Regulations

Acceptable behavior is expected while attending a course at Montserrat College of Art. The College Rules and Regulations are listed in our Student Handbook which can be accessed online under the "student life" tab. In some cases, the college may insist that a student withdraw from a course.

Questions?

Contact:
Continuing Education Department
Telephone: 978.921.4242 x1180
FAX: 978.922.4268
TTY: 978.232.6465
E-mail: CE@montserrat.edu

CONTACT

Kathleen Burke
Continuing Ed Director

Montserrat College of Art
23 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01915
978.921.4242 x 1180
ce@montserrat.edu