The Liturgical Institute welcomes application from all interested in the renewal of the Church's liturgy and qualified for further study.The application deadline is May 15 for admission to the summer session; July 15 is the deadline for admission to the programs which begin in the fall.  Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and late applications will be considered. Information may be requested by contacting the Liturgical Institute at 847.837.4542, or by writing to:

Admissions
The Liturgical Institute
University of Saint Mary of the Lake
1000 East Maple Avenue, Mundelein, Illinois, 60060

Prerequisites and application procedures for each program are listed under programs.


General Information About Liturgical Institute Programs

Transfer of Credits: Up to 12 quarter hours or 9 semester hours of the M.A. programs’ required courses may be transferred from another institution after satisfactory evaluation of the course work by faculty of the Institute. Up to one full year of S.T.L. credits from another canonical faculty may be accepted at the discretion of the Ecclesiastical Dean and the Director of the Institute. In the area of sacramental specialization, all courses must be taken at the Liturgical Institute.

Entrance Examinations: Applicants to the M.A. programs who have inadequate academic backgrounds in theology or religious studies may be required to pass an entrance examination before admission. Candidates are notified about this requirement by the Institute after submission of application materials. A guided reading list will be provided for entrance examinations.

Language Requirements: For the M.A. (Liturgical Studies) and S.T.L programs, liturgical Latin and a reading knowledge of one modern language (French, German, Spanish, Italian, or Polish) is required. Language requirements are met by having completed, with a grade of B or better, an intermediate level course within two years previous to application, or by successful completion of a language reading examination at the Institute. Latin courses are offered on campus and modern languages may be studied at nearby educational institutions. For the M.A. in Liturgy, there are no foreign language requirements.

Application: Candidates must complete the official application form in its entirety. The application deadline is May 15 for admission to the summer session; July 15 is the deadline for admission to the programs which begin in the fall.

Interview: A personal interview with the applicant may be required by the Institute. For this purpose, overnight lodging and meals are available at the University at no charge.

Housing: On-campus housing, including a single room with private bathroom, is available for single students. Telephone service and high-speed internet access are available in each room. A common area with television and full kitchen is also provided for on-campus residents. The Institute provides housing information for married students and those who desire off-campus housing.

Board: Full meal services are available to on-campus students. Partial meal plans are available to off-campus residents.

Tuition, Room and Board, and Fees:  For the S.T.L. program,  tuition for the full-time academic year is $18,087.00. Academic year room and full board costs total $7,911.00. Fees include a one-time $25.00 general fee, a $100.00 student activity fee, and a $200.00 technology fee. Tuition for the 2009 Summer Session is $4,800.00. Room and full board costs are $1386.00.

     For the Master's Degree programs, tuition full year tuition is $14,400, with an additional $7,911 for academic year room and board. Tuition for the 2009 Summer Session is $4,800. Summer room and full board costs total $1386. Fees include a one-time $25.00 general fee, a $100.00 student activity fee, and a $200.00 technology fee.

    During the 2008-2009 academic year, the cost for  part-time tuition is $475.00 per credit hour.

Financial Aid: Students in the Liturgical Institute are eligible for all government and private student aid programs. For the S.T.L., some financial aid is also available on a limited basis for missionary dioceses. Opportunities for on-campus work may be available.

Health Insurance: All students are required to have health insurance. Students without health insurance may purchase annual coverage through the University’s group plan. Summer students should provide proof of insurance.

The Campus: The University campus, located in Mundelein, Illinois, is forty miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The fourteen major buildings which comprise the physical plant are situated at the west end of the campus overlooking Saint Mary’s Lake. The buildings are inspired by American Colonial architecture and include the centrally located Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, Administration Building, Feehan Memorial Library, Theology Lecture Hall, Theology Residence, Center Office, Conference Center Hall and Faculty Residence. The University of St. Mary of the Lake (USML) also has a gymnasium with facilities for basketball, swimming, handball, and racquetball. The campus includes an auditorium with a full stage, theater organ, and projection equipment, a dining hall, and a power plant.

Library: The Feehan Memorial Library which includes the McEssy Theological Resource Center has over 180,000 catalogued books. The collection is especially strong in Philosophy, Patristic Studies, Theology, Sacramentology, Liturgy and Church History, with a view to supporting research work in these fields. The Feehan Library maintains subscriptions to 430 periodical publications. The library also participates in inter-library loan programs with the Association of Chicago Theological Schools and general libraries in the Chicago area, with the result that the student has access 2,100,000 books and more than 5500 periodicals from throughout the United States and the world. The Liturgical Institute Library/Reading Room is reserved for special collections, ritual books, primary sources and scholarly journals which treat various aspects of sacramental theology and liturgy.

Housing: On-campus housing, including a single room with private bathroom, is available for single students. Telephone service and wireless and cable high-speed internet access are available in each room. A common area with television and full kitchen is also available. The Institute provides assistance for married students and others who desire off-campus housing.

Dining Hall: A pleasant dining atmosphere is provided in the refectory. An appetizing and varied menu, including a full soup and salad bar, is prepared daily by the seminary kitchen staff.

Computer Services: Students’ rooms are equipped with phone, wireless internet, and cable connections. Students who do not have their own computers may use one of the computer labs on campus. Support is available from trained student volunteers as well as from the Office of Computer Services. Many classrooms are equipped for use of technology and internet to enhance teaching and learning. Students must have virus protection software with current virus definitions and have their computers scanned by Computer Services staff before they will be allowed to access the university's internet.

Dispensary: A dispensary is operated daily by a registered nurse. Doctors are available in the nearby communities of Mundelein and Libertyville for consultation in cases of illness.

Athletic Facilities: In addition to the gymnasium and indoor swimming pool, there are playing fields and courts for baseball, handball, and tennis. An eighteen-hole golf course on the grounds was leased to a professional operator for public use. It is available without charge for students and faculty.
 

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