Academy of Lifelong Learning
The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Washington College is designed for those who believe learning is wonderful at any age! WC-ALL is a peer-led, self-supported autonomous department of the College that was created for adults who seek intellectual stimulation without the requirements for academic credit - learning for the joy of learning.
TO VISITORS OF OUR WEBSITE:
Come here to get news on current activities, status of courses and other items relevant to the pandemic.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR WEBSITE HAS BEEN REDESIGNED AND IS NOW MANAGED BY A NEW COMPANY. HENCE, THE APPEARANCE OF ALL OUR PAGES IS CHANGED AND THE LINKS YOU ARE USED TO USING MAY NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE. BEAR WITH US. WE ARE ADJUSTING AND CORRECTING THINGS AS QUICKLY AS WE CAN. THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM THE OLD VERSION TO THE NEW MAY BE LONGER THAN WE LIKE DUE TO THE VARIOUS DISRUPTIONS CAUSED BY THE PANDEMIC.
OUR MISSION: Each College semester the Academy offers two six-week sessions with 12-15 courses each session; approximately 400 Eastern Shore residents become members and register for as many courses as they wish, for one all-inclusive membership fee.
WC-ALL also participates in a community-based mentoring program for international students managed by Washington College. The Academy assists by recruiting volunteer adult mentors, who help give International students at Washington College a taste of life on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Explore our history, membership fees and privileges, courses offered, special events and other activities of the Academy by using the navigation above.
What’s New
Click HERE to see the OCTOBER Learn at Lunch announcement. Please note - the event is via Zoom and will open on 10/19 at 12 noon. No pre-registration is required.
Click HERE to read about ZOOM and how we will be using it.
Click HERE to see the Fall 2020 course catalog.
Click HERE to read a message from our Administrator about our Fall activities.
ONLINE REGISTRATION Registration for Fall 2020 has now closed! If you have mailed your registration postmarked by August 21, it will be entered in the system. Final enrollment confirmation emails will go out August 26-28 and classes begin on Monday, August 31. Remember, all WC-ALL courses for Fall 2020 will be held online via Zoom. You will receive a separate email with the Zoom link for each course you have been enrolled in.
To evaluate a course, go HERE.
The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Washington College, in addition to providing courses for members, holds special events that are open to members and the public, including:
- Learn at Lunch - dine at noon at the College and hear presentations by prominent speakers.
- Trips - travel by bus to places of special historic or cultural value.
- Showcase - meet current instructors and learn about their courses.
- Annual Meeting - join instructors, Academy members, and Council members at a combined business (new Council Member elections) and pleasure (snacks and drinks) event.
The Washington College Academy of Lifelong Learning (WC-ALL) is organized to provide special opportunities for you to enhance your life through learning in a classroom environment, listening in a public lecture setting, traveling in organized one-day and longer trips, and interaction with other like-minded adults in educational and social settings.
You can participate in any or all activities in a variety of ways.
Join - Become a Member
Teach
Volunteer
As a Member of WC-ALL you may register for as many classes as you wish, and receive discounted Member rates at luncheons and special events, all for one semester or yearly fee.
As an Instructor you receive benefits similar to those of Members, as well as recognition at the Annual Meeting and free course registration during your teaching semester.
As a Volunteer you can help WC-ALL in its various functions and add to the comfort and safety of all who participate.
- 410-778-7221
- Contact Us by email at wc_all@washcoll.edu
- #5 William Smith Hall, ground level.
NOTES
Classes meet unless Washington College is closed. Please do what you feel is best for your safety if the weather is inclement.