Personal Enrichment

Being a lifelong learner isn’t just about preparing for your career; it’s about personal enrichment, equipping your mind to think, and gaining new skills and tools to enhance your life. At the University of Mary Washington Continuing and Professional Studies, we are dedicated to providing diverse and engaging courses and programs to support your learning journey. Explore our offerings in the following categories:

Sample Categories

  • The Better Human

    Classes that promote movement, health, healing, and mindfulness.

  • Beyond the Walls

    Classes that focus on activities in nature or the built environment.

  • Eat. Drink.

    Classes that explore food, wine, and culture.

  • Language and Culture

    Classes that teach foreign languages and cultural competence through food, fashion, history, art, and design.

  • Art and Life

    Classes that focus on applied arts, artistic study, design, and history.

  • Practical Knowledge

    Classes that offer practical life and business skills to equip you for life today and work in the future.

  • The Science of Things

    Classes that teach physical and applied sciences by examining everyday objects and occurrences in the natural and built environment.

Contact Us

For more information or to register for an event, please contact Continuing and Professional Studies at (540) 286-8098 or email us at tsegelke@umw.edu. Connect with us on social.