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Summer 2019 Vita Consecrate Institute at Christendom College

2019 VCI Schedule

Mark your calendars for the Summer 2019 Vita Consecrata Institute!

Session I (July 1 - July 12)
Session II (July 15 - July 26)

This year we are offering a second-course option in the afternoon, for those who would like to attend but have already taken the courses that are held on a recurring basis.

Please find residential information (dorms, packing, etc.) and transportation information/airport pick up here: https://graduate.christendom.edu/summer

Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
Please find the registration form HERE.

NB: All new applicants must fill out the registration form and the casual student information form here: https://graduate.christendom.edu/admissions/casual-application/) and must have their official transcripts if they wish to receive graduate credit. 

 (Summer 2018 Session II attendees shown.  The total of 130 between both sessions was the largest in the 22 year history of the program!)

Please call us for further details at (847) 573-8975 Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm CST.

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