Given Montserrat’s commitment to lifelong learning and dedication to the continued career development of its alumni, the college has opened its classroom doors to all alumni to foster their ongoing learning.
Alumni of any age who attained a BFA degree from Montserrat College of Art may enroll in up to five total Montserrat BFA (3-credit) courses over their lifetime, post-graduation, at no tuition cost. For more information on Loop Learning, contact [email protected].
Interested alumni may register for courses after the typical course registration period has ended, if remaining spots are available. Priority registration is given to enrolled BFA students actively pursuing their degrees.
Registration Dates for Loop Learning
| Fall Semester | Winter Session | Spring Semester | Summer Sessions |
| Loop learners may register after August 1 once new students have completed registration | Loop learners may register after December 1. | Loop learners may register after January 1 once new students have completed registration | Loop learners may register after May 1. |
Loop Learning Registration Process
- To view course offering, interested alumni should visit Cafe Course Selection and search by semester
- Loop Learners may participate in any eligible 200- and 300-level 3-credit courses that have open seats remaining.*
- Descriptions of all courses can be found under “Course Descriptions” on the Registrar page of Montserrat’s website and also in the course offering view
- Alumni may use the Loop Learning Registration Form to request the course(s) they wish to take and email the completed form to [email protected]
*Email [email protected] to determine which courses you are interested in still have open seats remaining. Some courses require additional instructor permission to register. Courses that are 6 credits (non-capstone) are eligible for Loop Learning, but count as two Loop Learning courses.
Loop Learning participants may choose to audit or take a class for credit. Auditing a class entails regular class attendance, participation and faculty/peer feedback, but auditors do not receive course credit or a letter grade at the end of the semester. Note that undergraduate cumulative GPAs are static; taking a Loop Learning course for credit will not impact your undergraduate GPA at the time of earning your BFA.
Although Loop Learning courses are tuition-free, some courses will incur additional studio, book, and material fees, such as the need to purchase “starter kits.” Some materials and starter kits may be purchased through Montserrat at a discounted rate. Inquire with your course instructor after registration about these additional costs.
Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning:
Alumni qualify for a 15% discount on Continuing Education (CE) and other Lifelong Learning courses. For more information, contact [email protected]. Payments for the course are required upon class registration. Refunds may be processed up until the first day of class.
Using this discount does not count as part of an alum’s five Loop Learning Courses.
Study Abroad Programs:
Alumni qualify for a 15% discount on Montserrat-led study abroad programs, if they are completing classes as part of the study abroad program. For more information about the Study Abroad programs available and links to program applications, visit Travel Programs.
Interested alumni should contact the coordinators of the individual programs they are considering with questions about availability or the application process.
Priority registration is given to enrolled BFA students actively pursuing their degrees; alumni are the last to register if remaining spots are available.
Using this discount does not count as part of an alum’s five Loop Learning Courses.
Other Conditions:
Loop Learning may not be used to complete a BFA degree or be used towards the Art Education concentration’s Practicum requirement. It also cannot be applied to the Art Educators Programming (including Art Educators Study Abroad) or STEAM Academy. Loop Learning may not be used for Independent Studies, Directed Studies and project management courses, AICAD Exchange, NECCUM courses, Artbound International Internships, and Node classes. Other conditions might apply.
Loop Learning availability cannot be transferred to a different alum or family member.
Alumni are considered non-degree students during their Loop Learning enrollment; as such, they are not eligible for certain campus resources and supports such as, but not limited to, on-campus housing, student health insurance, financial aid or loan deferment, wellness services or student clubs, organizations and events.
Alumni must have completed their degree requirements and be in good standing with the College to participate in Loop Learning and must not have any outstanding obligations to the College, such as financial, academic, or internship.
Loop Learning participants must abide by College and Community Standards policies. View the Student Handbook here.