Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! This year, evening events for ALL THREE Traditions Weeks are streaming LIVE on our YouTube Channel HERE! Evening events include:

• 6:45 PM Gallery Talks
• 6:45 PM Evening Choir
• 8 PM Keynote Lectures (Mondays only)
• 8 PM Evening Concerts
• 10 PM Gazebo Gathering (Thursdays only)

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All classes will take place on Zoom. You do NOT need to purchase Zoom in order to use it for classes. You will receive an email with a link and a password for EACH class. Each class will have it's own information, so please keep track of which links and passwords go with each class. When it is time for your class, just click on the link and enter the password when prompted. A link to our Zoom tutorial will be sent to participants.

Orientation and registration take place on Sunday.

Classes run Monday through Friday. If the 4th of July holiday falls on a scheduled class day, classes WILL run as scheduled.

Check out is from 7:30-10 AM on Saturday, outside Englar Dining Hall. You will receive your room deposit back when you return your key. Failure to return your key by the scheduled time may result in loss of your room deposit.

Only in particular circumstances. If a change is absolutely necessary, contact the COMMON GROUND ON THE HILL OFFICE. You may reach us at 410-857-2771 or by email at commonground@commongroundonthehill.org. You will receive instructions in how to make the change. Please DO NOT begin the new class until these steps have been taken!

SUNDAYS: Registration takes place from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the lobby of GILL GYMNASIUM.    

MONDAY COMMUTER CHECK-IN: We strongly encourage commuters to register on Sunday afternoon as it minimizes lines and wait times on Monday, and allows commuters to attend orientation on Sunday evening. However, commuter students may register from 7:45 AM – 3:30 PM outside the Hospitality Suite in Hill Hall.

Level 2 Housing includes several bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and small living area as part of a suite. Unless you signed up for linens, you will need to bring your sheets, pillow cases, and towels. Note that the kitchen includes a stove, microwave, and refrigerator, but pans, dishes and utensils are not included. Bedrooms include bed(s), dresser, a desk with desk light built in, and a closet.


You will need to bring all toiletries and personal effects. Toilet paper is provided, but soap is not.

Level 1 Housing is dormitory-style rooms with a shared bathroom on the hall. Each bedroom includes 2 beds, dressers, desks with built-in desk light, and a closet. Unless you signed up for Linens, you will need to bring your own sheets, pillow case, and towels. It is recommended that you bring something in which to carry toiletries.

Yes, there are designated handicapped parking spaces in each parking lot on campus.​

NOTE: There are NO instruments available for sale in 2020.

In normal in-person years, the following instruments will be available for sale at the Common Ground Store:

• harmonicas
• tin whistles
• recorders
• melodicas
• washboards

There are NO loaner instruments available in 2021.

​In normal in-person years, a limited numbers of selected instruments are available. All instruments are available on a first come, first served basis.

• African drums to borrow or buy: contact Sankofa at SankofaDT@gmail.com
• Hammered and Mountain Dulcimers: contact the Common Ground on the Hill office at commonground@commongroundonthehill.org
• Autoharps: contact the Common Ground on the Hill office at commonground@commongroundonthehill.org
• Harps: contact Jo Morrison at harp@triharpskel.com no later than June 15th.
• Practice chanters (for bagpipe): contact Wayne Morrison at tewok@portrigh.com no later than June 1.

​If instructor contact information is provided in the catalog, you may contact the instructor for further direction in obtaining an instrument for the class.

You will need to obtain your materials prior to the start of Traditions Weeks. Please contact your instructor to make arrangements.

No. You must sign up for the desired Jam class as a paid class.

The Schedule-at-a-Glance is a 3-page PDF. Just scroll down to see Traditions Weeks 2 and 3.

Yes. Students must attend both periods of a 2-period class, as these classes are specifically designed to provide students the time to work on projects, learn and interact with the instructor. Students who do not attend both periods of a class deprive themselves of the full experience, as well as falling behind and causing disruption to the flow of the class.

Yes - by becoming a volunteer! We love our volunteers!

‍The Volunteer Coordinator will be back in touch to set up your schedule.

Earn a free classes by volunteering! Details are on the volunteer application page, at the link above.

Contact the Common Ground on the Hill office to request to be added to the waiting list for a class. Email us at commonground@commongroundonthehill.org with the name of the class and your contact information. In the meantime, we suggest that you sign up for an alternate class.