A dimly lit church interior with rows of pews, illuminated by colorful geometric stained glass windows covering the upper walls, and a softly glowing altar at the center in the background.

Visit Campus

Welcome to Collegeville

Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary is delighted to host you. You are invited to join our community to pray, learn, and meet with current students, faculty, and staff. Our hope is that your visit helps you fully envision yourself as a student at Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary.

We encourage guests to visit us on Thursdays so you can attend our Midday prayer and Convivium lunch, but guests are welcome any day of the week. You are welcome to come and visit for a day or stay overnight to visit for 2-3 days.

All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ, for he himself will say: I was a stranger and you welcomed me (Matt 25:35).
– Rule of Benedict Chapter 53 Verse 1

Your Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary Visit

From the moment you get to campus, a member of our Admission team, current student, or other member of our community will be prepared to host you.

Each campus visit is unique and tailored to your specific interests and aspirations. All visits will include sitting-in on current class sessions, meeting with faculty, program directors, and students in your area of interest. You’ll also meet the Dean of Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary, the Director of Admission, and will go on a full, guided campus tour. The campus tour includes visiting world-renowned theological resources and sites of prayer such as the Hill Museum and Manuscript Library, The Saint John’s Bible Gallery, and Saint John’s Abbey and University Church.

Throughout your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to pray with the Saint John’s School of Theology and Seminary community and with the Saint John’s Abbey monastic community. All meals and housing accommodation will be provided for a prospective student visiting campus. You are welcome to bring guests (such as family members) along with you for your visit. We cannot guarantee accommodations on campus for guests.

A woman gives a tour to four people in a dimly lit museum exhibit featuring illuminated manuscripts in glass cases, with a large red heart design on the back wall.

A man with a beard and glasses speaks to a group of people seated at tables, some taking notes and listening attentively, in a bright, classroom-like setting.

Optional Visit Experiences

The Saint John’s Arboretum
Stella Maris Chapel
The Saint John’s Pottery Studio
Sacred Heart Chapel (on the campus of The College of Saint Benedict)
Marian Grotto

Please indicate if there is an interest in visiting these locations during your visit! We will do our best to have a member of our community join you for these optional experiences.

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