Policies and Procedures

We strongly discourage the use of GenAI at The New Commons. We are interested in facilitating your authentic, deep reading experience. Only when you have had your own moments of discovery and struggle can we work toward meaningful collective dialogue as a cohort. We celebrate our humanness, anticipate error and struggle, and honor the process that is learning together.

All cohorts at The New Commons are anti-racist, anti-misogynist, anti-ableist, anti-homophobic, anti-transphobic, anti-ageist and strive to be inclusive of all experiences. We are always learning and aim to keep the cohorts safe for everyone. For more information on our mission and practice, see our Program & Values.

If there is a cancellation more than (3) weeks before the cohort start date, payment will be refunded minus a 50% administrative fee. If the cancellation occurs within three (3) weeks of the start date, no refund will be issued. We understand life happens. Please reach out to Lauren Frey if you are in an extenuating circumstance.
If we must cancel a cohort for reasons within our control, you will receive a full refund. If, in the unlikely circumstances, cohorts are suspended due to extraordinary circumstances, including natural disasters, war, government action, public health emergencies, or other acts of God, and we cannot resume operations due to such events, payment is nonrefundable.

No tolerance for hate or bigotry. We have a zero tolerance policy for any kind of hate, harassment, bigotry, or personal attacks on others, which will result in immediate removal from the program.