Immersion Weeks: Learning Beyond the Screen
Optional Immersion Weeks bring your learning to life in global cities, offering a rare in-person experience for an online program. They are a cornerstone for building belonging, fostering deep connections with peers and faculty.
Each Immersion Week includes:
Academic framing and workshops.
Professional visits and cultural experiences.
Accessible housing and on-the-ground support.
Faculty and staff guidance to maximize learning and connection.
Opportunities to connect with peers and strengthen cohort bonds.
Building Community at Minerva
Graduate students thrive in a community built on connection, support, collaboration, and celebration. These experiences ensure you not only grow professionally and academically but also build lasting relationships across the globe.

Connect:
Monthly events, coffee chats, bi-weekly drop-ins.
Collaborate:
Learning Labs, Immersion Weeks, and the Graduate Guild.
Celebrate:
Minerva traditions such as Friendsgiving, Quinquatria, and milestone acknowledgments.