Emerson Prison Initiative
College in Prison
The Emerson Prison Initiative provides a pathway to an Emerson College Bachelor’s degree via in-person college classes at MCI-Norfolk prison.
Reentry & College Outside Program (RECOUP)
EPI’s Reentry and College Outside Program (RECOUP) provides our returning students with reentry support services including college continuity resources.
Commencement 2025
Emerson College held its second commencement ceremony in prison in 2025, to award Bachelor’s degrees to Cohort Two students who had fulfilled degree requirements.
EPI Alumni in the News
Program graduates go on to make great contributions to our communities, some of which are captured in the news media.
Who We Are
The Emerson Prison Initiative is led and administered by a team of college faculty and staff, with courses taught by faculty from Emerson, as well as other local colleges.
Language Guidelines
Our language guidelines identify people as people first, not solely defined by their carceral experience.
Contact Us
Contact the Emerson Prison Initiative.
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