Residency Programs The Collegeville Institute is a meeting place and residential center where people gather to study and write, compose and paint, and connect faith to the challenges of contemporary life. The Collegeville Institute welcomes scholars, clergy, church leaders, thinkers, artists, and writers from around the world seeking to discern and communicate the meaning of Christian identity and unity in a religiously and culturally diverse world. Fall SessionWednesday, September 8, 2027 – Thursday, December 16, 2027 Holiday, Cleaning, and Maintenance ClosureFriday, December 17, 2027 – Tuesday, January 11, 2028 Spring SessionWednesday, January 12, 2028 – Wednesday, April 19, 2028 Short-term: 2–4 weeksMid-term: 4–10 weeksLong-term: One full semester or one full academic year Looking to stay a semester or a full academic year? Check out our Resident Scholars Program » Looking to stay for a shorter period of time? Check out our Short Term Residencies » The applications for the 2027-2028 session is now open.