REGISTRATION FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT THE REGISTRAR. CURRENT STUDENTS PLEASE CHECK YOUR POPULI PROFILE TO BE SURE YOUR SPRING SCHEDULE IS CORRECT. BE SURE TO ORDER YOUR REQUIRED BOOKS.
SPRING SEMESTER CLASSES BEGIN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 17th. The first class is on the day of the week it is regularly scheduled. E.g. Tuesday classes meet on January 17th, Wednesday classes meet on January 18, etc.
ALSO, EARLY IN THE SEMESTER, YOU WILL BE INVOICED FOR YOUR TUITION. PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE THE INVOICE. THANK YOU FROM THE ACCOUNTING MANAGER.
(*Dates are subject to change.)
January 17 Spring 2023 semester begins.
March 1 Spring Break begins AFTER last class.
March 13 Classes resume.
April 4 Easter recess begins AFTER last class on Tuesday, April 4
April 9 Easter
April 11 Classes resume.
May 8 Last class day
May 9 Reading Day
May 10-11 Final Exams
May 11 Commencement
May 23 Spring Grades due
A fiber optic network supports campus-wide wireless access along with a secure Barracuda firewall. See the Librarians or the Registrar for the login credentials.
Students who believe that they are nearing their MA degree completion in May 2023 should register for MA700 Master of Arts Capstone Symposium (1 credit – No charge). Those who register will be contacted for an orientation to the symposium process.
All capstone symposia must be completed no later than Friday, April 14, 2023. Please be alert to communications regarding formal application for graduation and measurements for academic attire. There is a $200 graduation fee payable before April 1st. More information will be sent to the candidates for graduation.
The character and goal of seminary and graduate theological formation is missionary and evangelistic in all its forms and requires personal and communal accompaniment. In response to this, Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology developed an integrated online portfolio for the formative and summative assessment of students preparing for leadership in ministry. Beginning this Fall 2022 semester, all degreeprograms will be using the Percorso online portfolio.
In early fall more information on this portfolio will be sent to all NEW MA (Theology) degree students and current MA students who are in the early phase of the degree program, i.e., 15 credits completed or less. In brief, think of Percorso as a secure online file drawer where students will be uploading examples of theological class work as well as periodic theological reflections to assist in their formational journey as a missionary disciple engaged in ministry leadership. Formation in the MA degree program is not onlyacademic, but a formation in Christian Discipleship. It is not only an academic theological pursuit, but a journey of the heart, helping the student to develop the habit of reflecting on human experience from theperspective of faith. The seminarians have been using this platform for several years, and with Fall 2022 all degree programs will begin using this tool as well. A Percorse Handbook and video tutorial will be available shortly.
New students are asked to stop in the library to obtain a library card. Returning students should have their card renewed for the new academic year. Please refer to the Library section of the seminary website: https://www.stmarysem.edu/library/ for an excellent orientation to the library collections, research helps, information literacy, and other services.
Because of the residential nature of the building within the Center for Pastoral Leadership, the followingguidelines have been established to protect the rightfully expected privacy of the seminary residents and to allow for the greatest possible use of the seminary facilities by non-resident students.
Non-resident students should confine their activities and movements within the CPL main building to the public areas (e.g., first-floor classrooms, the administrative corridors, the Student Dining Room, and thelibrary. Note: Resurrection Chapel is not available until the renovation is complete.). All corridors where resident student rooms are restricted to seminarians and priests only.
Students are always to be conscious of the security needs of the facility. All doors should be closed and secured when entering and leaving the building. Ground floor windows should be locked when rooms are vacated. Any criminal action or emergency situation must be reported immediately to available administrative staff or faculty personnel by contacting the receptionist at the front desk. All students and staffshould make themselves aware of emergency assistance procedures and be able to quickly contact police, fire, or medical emergency help when the need arises. The local police and fire departments of the City of Wickliffe have immediate access to the campus. The facility is in compliance with fire and safety codes and the campus is regularly inspected for life-safety protocols and compliance.
Spring class will return to the main CPL building. Students will enter by the front glass doors by the flagpole, facing Euclid Avenue. All SAC access fobs must be returned on the last day of class of the Fall semester. Refundable deposits will be returned at that time. Fobs lost or not returned at the end of semester will incur a $50 loss/replacement fee.
Please remember that security is everyone’s responsibility. Thank you for keeping our campus safe and secure.
If you have class scheduled in the main Center for Pastoral Leadership building, please use the main entrance facing Euclid Avenue. Space availability is on a first-come basis. Please LOCK YOUR CAR and do not leave valuables visible.
Non-resident students are welcome in the Center for Pastoral Leadership facility from 8:00A.M. until 10:00 P.M. for scheduled classes and use of the library (see posted hours). After 10:00 P.M. it is expected that all non-resident students will have exited the CPL campus for the night.
Cell phones should be turned off or switched to vibrate when carried into the building. Please do not disrupt a class lecture or discussion by taking a phone call. If it is an emergency call, please quietly leave the classroom.
The Center for Pastoral Leadership is a non-smoking facility. There is to be NO smoking within 50 feet of any CPL building. Smoking is not permitted in any courtyard.
Students are welcome to join the seminary community for Mass when they are here for class on Mondays,Wednesdays, and Fridays. Mass is at 11:45 am in Sacred Heart Chapel–until the main Resurrection Chapel renovation is completed. Catholic priests may concelebrate with members of the faculty.
Students who are on campus for consecutive classes may purchase lunch or supper. Meal tickets areavailable at the front desk. Cost of meal tickets is $7.00 for Lunch and $8.50 four dinner. As a courtesy, please call the receptionist before 9:00 a.m. to sign in for meals
Based on CDC recommendations (August 11, 2022 protocols)
Seminarian, students, faculty, and staff are asked to stay up to date with their Covid vaccinations to protect people against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Protection provided by the current vaccine against symptomatic infection and transmission is less effective against severe disease and diminishes over time, becoming less effective against disease, especially against the currently circulating variants. For this reason, it is important to stay up to date with boosters, especially as new vaccines and eligibility for specific age groups become available.
The following guidelines remain in place for all who live, study and work at the CPL/formation programs/seminaries.
If you were exposed to COVID-19, you should monitor for symptoms and get tested on day 5 if symptoms appear. You should wear a mask in the public sector and with people who are more likely to get very sick because of their compromised health conditions.
If symptoms appear (sore throat, cough, fever, fatigue, shortness of breath), you should isolate in your room– please take a home Covid Test and inform the Dean of Students or your superior that you have tested. If your results are negative, you can end your isolation.
If after 5 days you are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication, and your symptoms are improving, or you never had symptoms, you may end isolation.
Regardless of when you end isolation, avoid being around people who are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 for at least for five to six more days. You should wear a high-quality mask through day 10.
The CPL Covid Task Force August 19, 2022
Please see the “Academics” menu for General Academic Policies.
Please see Financial Policies page for Tuition cost and Financial Policies, including Refunds
Professional Appearance and Attire
Saint Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology prepares men and women for formal ministry in the Church. Therefore personal appearance and attire should reflect ministry standards. Commuter students are expected to dress modestly and respectfully and be well groomed for class and while on campus. Seminarians follow the house dress code and guidelines in the Handbook. The administration and faculty reserve the right to determine whether a student’s appearance is acceptable.
Phones
Cell phones should be turned off or switched to vibrate when carried into the building. Please do not disrupt a class lecture or discussion by taking a phone call. If it is an emergency call, please quietly leave the classroom.
Cancellation of classes
An individual professor due to weather, illness, or special circumstances may cancel a class. Students are notified by text of e-mail. If a student is unable to attend class due to weather conditions, he/she should notify his/her professor directly. The student will not be penalized due to a bad weather absence, but he/she is responsible for making up the work and obtaining notes for the class.
Leave of Absence
A student may request a leave of absence from the program for one year. The student needs to speak with the Academic Dean to obtain permission. The student must put the request in writing so that it can be placed in their academic file. During the leave the student is considered enrolled in the program but will not be charged tuition or fees. Library privileges are not revoked and communication is encouraged with the program director, mentor and colleagues. After the one-year leave, the student must register in the proximate semester or may be asked to withdraw from the program. Any outstanding fees or tuition payments will need to be paid in full.
Thank You for Not Smoking
The Center for Pastoral Leadership is a non-smoking facility. There is to be NO smoking within 50 feet of any CPL building. Smoking is not permitted in any courtyard.
