The Practicum office does not negotiate fees or handle money on behalf of the student or instructor. A full time Practicum involves a concentrated period of time of 1 to 3 weeks in length, and may require using vacation time and some release time from classes. A student is responsible for all assignments and classroom work missed while away. The Academic Dean, Practicum director and the student's advisor must approve a full time, off-campus project that requires release time from classes. A student must submit a proposal to the Academic Dean no later than six weeks prior to the start of the project.
Parental permission is required.
All financial obligations to the school continue while the student is off-campus, and all expenses while away are her responsibility. An exception is made for day students that have been pursuing voice, musical instrument instruction or dance before enrolling at Emma Willard School. These students may continue with that teacher and receive Practicum credit. Boarding students must enroll in our music program unless the school does not employ a teacher for the instrument. We do not offer a course that would allow a student to pursue advanced level work in a specific area of demonstrated excellence.