Here are a few tips that will help you navigate our registration system:
A list will appear on the right side of the screen that breaks down Traditions Weeks by Week and Time Period (Morning - Periods 1 & 2) and Afternoons (Periods 3, 4 & 5). The image below shows the top portion, where you can choose options for Week 1 Morning or Afternoon.
To see classes, scroll down the list to your desired week and time period. Click the OPEN link located to the right.
You now see an expanded view showing available classes within you selected Week/Time Period. Use the far right bar to move who whole class list up or down. Use the smaller bar (to the left of the large bar) to move up and down within your selected Week/Time Period. In the image below, the small bar on the right will allow you to see more available classes within the Week 2/Afternoon time slot.
Scroll to your desired class and select it by clicking on the square.
The square will turn green with a check mark in it and you will see "1 selected" appear at the top of the class list, as in the image below.
When you have selected your desired classes with that Week/Time Period, use the Close button to minimize that portion and select the next Week/Time Period desired.
NOTE: if enrolling a child in World Village, you MUST enroll the attending adult FIRST, and then add the child and each additional child as another participant (see direction on adding a participant below).
After you make your all of your selections, click the Selection Done button to close the Week/Time Period menu.
You will now see your selected classes listed.
If you wish to remove a class from your list, click the orange trash can in that class' upper right corner.
If you wish to add or change your course selection, use the orange button at the bottom of your class list.
Now you will see a green bar on the block that shows the name and period of the course you selected.
If you have a coupon code, add it now.
You can pay in full or put down a deposit of $100, with the remainder due on June 13. If you select Deposit, you can click "1 payment" to see the amount that will be charged on June 13.
You will receive a confirmation email which may take 15-20 minutes to arrive in your inbox.
If you have questions or issues, please contact us at commonground@commongroundonthehill.org OR maria@commongroundonthehill.org
Use the button here to create a new account.
If you continue to have difficulty, please contact the Common Ground on the Hill office at commonground@commongroundonthehill.org.
Yes! See information below:
During an in-person week, orientation and registration take place on Sunday. Classes run Monday through Friday.
Sunday Schedule:
For those staying on campus, 5:30 PM dinner at the McDaniel College cafeteria is included with your housing. Meals can also be purchased at the entrance.
If the 4th of July holiday falls on a scheduled class day, classes WILL run as scheduled.
Check out is from 8:00-9 AM on Saturday, July 12 and July 19 outside Englar Dining Hall.
Failure to return your key by the scheduled time may result in a Lost Key Fee of $60.
For those checking out before Saturday, linens and keys should be returned to Smith House, which is just down the hill from the Cafeteria.
Only in particular circumstances.
Please DO NOT begin the new class until these steps have been taken and you have received the permission email!
WHEN TRADITIONS WEEKS ARE MEETING IN PERSON, REGISTRATION IS AS FOLLOWS:
SUNDAY: 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, blanket, pillow cases, and towels.
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.
A limited numbers of selected instruments are available, as listed in the catalog. All instruments are available on a first come, first served basis. Contact the Common Ground on the Hill office with questions: commonground@commongroundonthehill.org.
If instructor contact information is provided in the catalog, you may contact the instructor for further direction in obtaining an instrument for the class.
For virtual classes, you will need to obtain your materials prior to the start of Traditions Weeks. Please contact your instructor to make arrangements.
For in-person classes, you will pay materials fees directly to the instructor via cash or check. Some instructors also use Paypal or Zelle. Contact your instructor with questions.
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.
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.
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Schedule a week or two, or three! Or, just sprinkle some classes in between other commitments.