Residency Requirements

Students accepted into the program participate in an annual week-long residency each summer (typically in late July), held on campus in Baltimore or in locations with notable historic preservation activity. Residencies give the students the opportunity to learn hands-on and participate in group field activities that are an important component of a well-rounded preservation education.

Students spend time in the classroom, in the field, and attending special events, where we host speakers, screen films, connect alumni with students, and offer career guidance and networking opportunities. Lodging plans and meal packages are available. A $500 residency fee applies for each residency.

Off-Campus Distance Learning

With exception of residency courses that have a major in-person component during residency, most courses are completed off-campus during the 12-week summer, 16-week fall and spring, and 4-week winter semesters. Students are expected to spend approximately 10 to 12 hours per week on each course.

Faculty maintain regular contact with students throughout the semester through live class meetings, online synchronous discussions, or asynchronous conversations. To accommodate student work schedules, most classes meet in the evenings and just once a week.