FAQs
Registration, Classes, Refunds
When does the Alumni College registration form open?
Registration opens at noon on April 9, 2025.
When does registration close?
Registration closes August 6, 2025. Cancellations for a full refund are also due on this date.
Do I register for one class or multiple classes?
Individuals register for one course per person. Your class will meet eight times, for approximately two hours per session, over the course of the program.
All classes follow the same schedule.
What if the class I want is full?
Email alumni@middlebury.edu with the request and we will add your name to the waiting list.
We can’t guarantee a spot will open up, so if you’d like to still attend the weekend, feel free to register for a course that is open.
Will homework be assigned?
Yes, students will receive advance homework from the professors in July via email.
What’s the cancellation/refund policy?
We will honor all cancellations/refund requests for any reason through the last day of registration, August 6. Any cancellations made after August 6 will be honored through August 28 if related to health issues or concerns or other extenuating circumstances.
When can I expect my refund?
If requested before registration closes, please allow one to two weeks for processing.
If requested after registration closes, refunds will be issued in September after Alumni College weekend.
Costs
What is the cost of attending Alumni College?
| With Lodging | Without Lodging | Wed Arrival w/Lodging* |
|---|---|---|
| $625 | $500 | $700 |
*Note for early arrivals: programming doesn’t start until lunch on Thursday.
If we’re sharing a room, does that lower the price?
No. The fees are per person to help cover the cost of the room, meals, and overall weekend entertainment. We do not charge by room occupancy.
Housing
Are the rooms single or double?
Single and double rooms are both available. You will not be assigned a roommate unless requested or you register together.
Do you offer private bathrooms?
Private bathrooms are limited and reserved for those with mobility/medical issues.
General Questions
Who can attend Alumni College?
Alumni of any program, parents of students or alumni, and friends can attend Alumni College.
Where does Alumni College take place?
Alumni College takes place on our beautiful Bread Loaf campus in Ripton, Vermont.
When does Alumni College start?
Classes begin on Thursday, August 28, with an option to move in on Wednesday evening (for an additional cost).
What time can I arrive on Thursday?
Check-in for the weekend is from 9:00 a.m. to noon, with lunch starting at noon. More details will be available on the Schedule page closer to Alumni College.
What time does Alumni College end on Sunday?
The last class ends at 9:45 a.m., and attendees need to check out by 11:00 a.m.
What time can I arrive on Wednesday?
Wednesday arrivals occur between 3:00 and 11:00 p.m. Advance registration is required by August 6.
Wednesday dinner is not provided, though breakfast on Thursday will be.
While you can check in for housing Wednesday evening, check-in for the program is Thursday morning.