Tuition and Fees
The tuition for each course is listed with the course description. For credit and non-credit studio art courses, one-week intensives, and the high school Portfolio Lab, a nonrefundable general fee of $50 is payable once per semester. For some courses, the instructor may suggest the purchase of additional supplies.

Continuing Education courses for Tufts credit is available to students enrolled at Tufts University. Tufts students may register for these courses through the Tufts student information system (SIS) online. Tuition and fees are assessed and collected by Tufts University.


Discounts on Tuition

Please note: Discounts may not be combined except where noted.

Museum School Alumni
Diploma and degree graduates receive a 25% tuition discount on 2- and 4-credit courses, paying $671.25 per each 2-credit course and $1,342.50 per each 4-credit course. If you are a graduate, please check the appropriate box on the registration form and indicate the year you graduated.

Medici Society Members, MFA members, and Senior Citizens
Members of the Museum School’s Medici Society, MFA members, and senior citizens (62 or older) are eligible for a $50 discount on 2-credit courses and a $75 discount on 4-credit classes. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form. MFA members must include their membership card number.

New Students
Continuing Education students registering for the first time receive $25 off 2-credit courses and $50 off 4-credit courses.

High School Students
Junior and senior high school students are eligible for a 25% tuition discount on two- and four-credit courses. Applications must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from an art teacher or guidance counselor. Note: this discount does not apply to high school workshops or the Portfolio Lab.

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Refunds and Withdrawals

Tuition refunds are made only when a Continuing Education Course Drop Form is received by the Office of the Registrar. The date that such notice is received will be the effective date of withdrawal.

Fall Semester:          

A 100% refund of tuition is given when written notice of withdrawal is received by the Office of the Registrar PRIOR to the start of:

• The third class meeting for two- and four-credit courses.
• The second class meeting for courses taken as non-credit.
• The first class meeting for workshops and intensives. 

Credit, Grades, and Hours of Instruction
Credit is awarded on the basis of two credits for every 45 contact hours of instruction. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. If you require a letter grade in order to transfer credit to another institution, or for professional development purposes, please indicate this wish by checking the appropriate place on the application, or by filling out a request for letter grade form before the 3rd class period. Credit and grades cannot be received for courses taken as non-credit, or for workshops.

Semester Calendar

    
Fall 2008

September 2 (Tuesday)
    Fall Classes Begin
October 13 (Monday)
    No classes, Columbus Day
November 11 (Tuesday)
    No classes, Veterans Day (observed)
November 26—29 (Wednesday—Saturday)
    No classes, Thanksgiving Break
December 13 (Saturday)
    Continuing Education Saturday classes end
December 15 (Monday)
    Continuing Education evening classes end         

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Transcript Request
Transcript Requests may be directed to the School's Registrar.

Professional Development Points for K–12 Teachers
Students who successfully complete courses offered at the Museum School are eligible to receive Professional Development Points (PDPs), required by the State of Massachusetts for the re-certification of Massachusetts educators. For more information about obtaining PDPs, please contact the Continuing Education Office.

Access to Facilities
During the school year, the Museum School is open to Continuing Education students from 6 pm–12 am, Monday through Friday, and 8 am–12 am, Saturday and Sunday. Students have access to the space used by their course(s) during these hours if the space is not being used by another course. The photography darkroom is open from 6–11:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, 6–9:30 pm on Friday, 10 am–6 pm on Saturday, and 12–5 pm on Sunday. Hours in areas that
require monitors may differ and will be posted.

ID Cards
ID photos will be taken at the Continuing Education Office on the first day of each class. A valid SMFA ID is required for access to all Museum School facilities. If you have an ID from a previous semester, it can be validated with the current semester sticker. Your ID entitles you to free admission to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, discounts at the Museum Shop and parking facilities, as well as discounts at some art supply stores, other museums, and theatres.

Health and Safety
It is the responsibility of all students, when they are on School property, to adhere to the School’s verbal or written health and safety instructions and guidelines.

Smoke-Free School Policy
The Museum School is a smoke-free environment

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Taking Day School Courses
The Museum School offers a wide and varied curriculum. Continuing Education students may take classes offered during the day by the full-time programs of the Museum School, if space is available after matriculated students have enrolled, and if the instructor permits. Full-time program courses meet for one or more three hour periods per week (9 am–12 pm or 2–5 pm). CE students may take a maximum of three periods per week (six credits) at the part-time matriculated student tuition rate of $2,390 per two credits. Alternatively, Continuing Education students may register (according to the restrictions above) on an audit basis, with no credit awarded, at the Continuing Education tuition rate of $895 for a two-credit class or $1,790 for a four-credit class. Continuing Education students enrolled in weekday courses follow the “Access to Facilities” policy outlined above. Anyone interested in taking a weekday class should visit the Courses & Schedules page to view weekday courses and schedules. Please contact the Continuing Education office for registration information.


Inclement Weather Closing
Call 617-369-3900 or click here for notification of cancelled classes due to inclement weather. If daytime classes are cancelled, evening classes also will be cancelled.