Preview Days
In August 2025, Middlebury’s Board of Trustees decided to close all in-person programs and two online programs at the Middlebury Institute. As a result, we will no longer be hosting Preview Days.
You can see which programs are still accepting new students here.
Accommodation
There are many great hotels in the Monterey area. Sign up for Preview Days to get information on discounts. Here are a few convenient options:
- Arbor Inn (about 15 minute walk)
- Monterey Hostel (about 1.5 miles from campus)
- Hotel Pacific (about 2 blocks)
- Casa Munras (about 7-10 minute walk, across from Munras Residence Hall, our student housing)
- Colton Inn (about 2 blocks)
- Hotel Abrego (about 10 minute walk)
- Marriott (across the street)
- Portola Hotel (about 2 blocks)
- Check out this list of Monterey-area hotels for more options.
Parking
You will see signs for parking at the following locations:
- 425 Van Buren Street
- Jefferson Street (between Van Buren Street and Pierce Street)
Directions
The Institute is located in central California in the city of Monterey, approximately 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of San Francisco and 350 miles (560 kilometers) north of Los Angeles.
Things to Do in Monterey
Visit SeeMonterey.com to learn more things to do in the area before or after Preview Days. Some of our favorites are below:
- Hiking trails: Point Lobos, Garrapata, Jacks Peak
- Old Monterey Wharf
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Cannery Row
- 17 Mile Drive
- Nightlife: Alvarado Street, Downtown Carmel
- Beaches: Del Monte Beach, Lovers Point, Asilomar, Carmel Beach
- Wine tasting in Carmel Valley: Folktale, Georis
- Whale watching
Campus Map
Please use this interactive campus map to help orient yourself.
Download or print a PDF of the campus map (updated April 2023).
Future Preview Days
Save the date for future Preview Days events
- Summer: mid-July 2026 (exact dates TBC)
Why Preview Days?
Check out these quotes from past attendees:
“The faculty and current students were so welcoming and informative. It definitely solidified my decision to apply.”
Ashton D.
“It was a great way to get a taste of what it’s like to be enrolled in a program. We met faculty and staff and newly graduated students in our field of study.”
Heejung L.
“Attending Preview Days moved the Institute to the top of my grad school preferences. The faculty and students did a great job differentiating it from other programs.”
Sam H.
“This is a great opportunity to network with faculty and staff and to meet fellow potential students.”
Cameron H.
“My session with the advisor was great! She thoroughly explained what I wanted to know about my degree of interest and answered all my questions.”
Julio T.
“I was on the fence about applying and whether or not the Institute was a good fit for me, but now I’m ready to apply. I want to be part of this community of world changers!
Emily J.
Contact Us
- Email: miis@middlebury.edu
- Call: 831-647-4166
- Text: 831-607-1977