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This is an example guide for other people starting community universities. It’s very similar to the actual FractalU Instructors Guide - Summer ‘25, but with identifying information removed.

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Note: The process described below is for existing FractalU instructors. We direct people who have never taught at FractalU to this form.

Important Dates

Date	Description
May 5	Syllabi due
May 7th	We will publicly announce Summer classes
May 7th - June 1st	We will advertise Summer classes
June 1st	First day of Summer semester

Listing a Class

1. Choose a time and place to host your class.

You may host classes anywhere in NYC. Here are a few venues you can contact if you need a place to host.

Venue	Neighborhood	Cost	Capacity	Notes	Contact
Pier 57	Chelsea	Free	40 seated, 74 standing	Google offers free classroom space at Pier 57. The space has a beautiful view of the water and Little Island Park. However, they only host classes that don’t charge tuition.	https://pier57nyc.com/community-spaces/community-classrooms/
Lofi House	Park Slope	10% of your class tuition	20		Message [name redacted]
Merlin’s Place	East Williamsburg	20% of your class tuition	20	- Giant projector

There are mats on the floor downstairs that are good for movement classes
There is a giant LED ceiling
It's a relatively large open/empty space, with options for desks and chairs to seat up to 20 if needed (+ more with couches and beanbags) | Message [name redacted] | | Rectangoob | Bed Stuy | 20% of your class tuition or $50/hr, whichever is cheaper | 40 | - By the Bedford Nostrand G stop
Great kitchen for cooking classes | Message [name redacted] | | [Name Redacted] House | Fort Greene | 20% of your class tuition | 20 | - Giant projector | Message [name redacted] | | Fractal Tech Hub | East Williamsburg, 111 Conselyea St. | 20% of your class tuition*

Or free for highly technical classes | 50 | FTH is open to hosting STEM-related classes after 7 pm on weeknights, or during the daytime on Sundays. | Message [name redacted] | | Vangeline Theatre | Park Slope | $25/hour | 20 | Several classes have been hosted at Vangeline, after Vangeline herself guest taught for an FU class. | https://www.vangeline.com/space-rental | | Homebrew | Chinatown | 20% of your class tuition | 20 | A technology focused 14 bedroom (!!) co-living house. https://homebrew.nyc/ | Message [name redacted] |

2. Write a syllabus.

If helpful, you can start from the

Course Template

If you need inspiration, we recommend reading the following excellent syllabi:

Improvisational Indian Cooking by Keesh Lauria
Writing Fiction by Andrew Blevins

You are welcome to create unusual or creative syllabi if it makes sense (for inspiration, check out Play Studies by Andrew Blevins and Olivia Tai).

We tend to give existing instructors room to experiment, but if you’re curious about what we look for in new classes and instructors, check out our instructor FAQ and class rubric.

3. Make an application form.

There is no common application this semester, so your class must have its own application form.

If you need inspiration, check out the following application forms:

Improvisational Indian Cooking by Keesh Lauria