1. What are the dates for the summer session? The 2010 summer session begins on June 14 and ends on July 23. It is composed of two 3-week segments comprised of 2 classes each for a total of 10 quarter credits.

2. What degree can I earn in attending the Liturgical Institute in the summer? By attending the summers-only program of the Liturgical Institute, students can earn a Master's Degree in Liturgy. For more information on this degree program, click here.
 

3. Does the Institute offer room and board for students?  The Institute offers single, air-conditioned rooms with private baths for all single students and the University dining hall serves meals throughout the summer session.
 

4. Can I attend the Liturgical Institute part-time? Yes, part-time students are welcome at the Liturgical Institute after completing the standard application process.
 

5. How many hours per day are students in class? Typically, students are in class between 8:25 am and noon daily, with all afternoons and weekends left free for study and research.
 

6. What are the liturgical arrangements during the summer session? Liturgical Institute students gather each day for chanted Morning and Evening Prayer as well as Mass. Students and faculty usually form a small schola for the singing of Mass parts and motets. The Liturgical Institute's Sacred Music Retreat brings additional musicians to the Institute's liturgies culminating in a sung mass on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
 

7. What do summer students do for fun? Though the summer schedule is rigorous, the Liturgical Institute sponsors special meals and day trips. Students also arrange for their own outings to cultural offerings of Chicago and Milwaukee. Evening gatherings for movies and fellowship are common. The university gymnasium offers basketball and racquetball courts and an indoor pool.

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