The following requirements are the norm, but students who find themselves in circumstances outside of the norm should not be deterred from contacting admissions to determine if they are eligible for any of the programs.
Academic Rigor:
Graduate Level
Education Level Required:
BA or Life Equivalent
Weekly Workload:
2 hours for every
1 hour of class time
Course Length:
9 Weeks
Lecture Length:
2 – 2.5 hours
Course Catalog:
Graduate Program
Academic Rigor:
Catechetical Level
Education Level Required:
High School
Weekly Workload:
1/2 to 1 hour for every
hour of class time
Course Length:
6 Weeks
Lecture Length:
1.5 – 2 hours
Course Catalog:
School of Spiritual Formation
Academic Rigor:
Pre-Theology Level
Education Level Required:
High School
Weekly Workload:
1/2 to 1 hour for every
hour of class time
Course Length:
3 Weeks
Lecture Length:
1.5 – 2 hours
Course Catalog:
High Calling Propaedeutic
A completed Application for Admission must be submitted by all prospective students. The application process includes a personal statement of no more than 200 words indicating the reasons you are applying for the program you are interested in. For the Graduate Program, there is also a writing sample of no more than 500 words within the application process.
Only one application needs to be filled out. Potential students may apply by the deadline of the quarter in which they would like to begin courses. Once accepted into the Avila Institute, you will be notified concerning registration for courses each quarter.
There is a nonrefundable application fee of $40 for laity and $15 for the ordained and religious (including consecrated) to be submitted with the application. We will continue to take applications after the due date for a late application fee of $75 for laity and $25 for ordained and religious.
Deadlines are subject to change based on when courses begin each quarter.
| Fall Quarter Session 1: (September–October) | Fall Quarter Session 2: (November–December) | Winter Quarter: (December–February) | Spring Quarter Session 1: (March–April) | Spring Quarter Session 2: (May–June) | Summer Quarter: (June–August) | |
| DEADLINE | September 1 | October 31 | December 31 | March 1 | April 27 | June 17 |
| Fall Quarter: | Winter Quarter: | Spring Quarter: | Summer Quarter: | |
| DEADLINE | August 15 | November 15 | February 15 | May 15 |
*Applications will be considered after this deadline; however, a late application fee may be included.
Live/online/interactive courses require the following technological capabilities:
Graduate Program and Continuing Education: Students should plan for two hours of study time for each hour of class time. Each course will meet for at least two hours per week while in session.
Personal Enrichment and School of Spiritual Formation: Students should assume a half hour to an hour of study time for each hour of class time.
Graduate Program, Continuing Education and Personal Enrichment: The cost of our online program is $175 per credit hour ($525 for a three credit hour course). The total Graduate Program of 40 credit hours is $6,900. This cost does not include books or other required materials. If a payment plan is not selected, courses must be paid in full before the start of the course.
School of Spiritual Formation: The cost of our online program is $175 – $250 per course. This cost does not include books or other required materials. If a payment plan is not selected, courses must be paid in full before the start of the course.
