Emerson College Master Classes

Emerson College Master Classes is a dynamic initiative that creates meaningful, expert engagement among alumni, parents, friends, and others with the student body.

Building on opportunities that have previously existed, Emerson College Master Classes is a new opportunity offering a formal series of coordinated and organized events. Alumni, partners, parents, and friends are encouraged to share their expertise with Emerson students and alumni at events at Emerson’s campuses in Boston, Los Angeles, and at Kasteel Well, as well as online.

Opportunities

There are five types of involvement opportunities for those who are selected to participate:

Classroom Visiting Lectures

Facilitated and coordinated opportunities for an Emerson guest to lecture in the classroom of an existing course as part of the syllabus or curriculum.

Master Classes

Facilitated and coordinated opportunities for an Emerson guest to lecture in a large classroom or in a small theater for a particular discipline.

Distinguished Master Classes

Facilitated and coordinated opportunities for an accomplished and highly recognized Emerson guest to lecture in a large theater or other large setting in a cross-disciplinary subject matter appealing broadly to the Emerson community.

Distinguished Emersonian-in-Residence

Facilitated and coordinated opportunity for an Emersonian to spend an extended period of time at one of the College’s campuses. This special residency would involve engagement in the classroom, with small groups, with large audiences, and even with performances, talk backs, or other special events.

The President’s Signature Series

Facilitated and coordinated opportunity for an esteemed VIP non-alum guest to deliver impactful insights to the Emerson community. This premier series provides unparalleled access to industry leaders and innovative thinkers. This series may include special engagements, including: workshops, panel discussions, exclusive previews, and networking events.

Get involved!

The Emerson College Master Classes Team invites industry professionals to submit their information for consideration in this curated program launching Fall 2025.

How to Submit

We welcome submissions from alumni, Trustees, parents, partners, and community members with relevant expertise. Complete one of our interest forms to be considered for the Emerson College Master Classes program.

Selection Process

The team will review all submissions and match participants with academic needs based on:

• Industry expertise
• Proposed content and presentation topics
• Alignment with college curriculum needs

Important Notes

• We will contact you if we find a match between your expertise and our academic needs
• Participation in the program is not guaranteed due to capacity constraints and program requirements
• Your submission will remain on file for ongoing consideration, and we may reach out in future academic years if opportunities arise that align with your expertise