Seminars will meet over Zoom, which is a free platform but must be downloaded to a device in advance. Students will need to be prepared to have their camera and microphone on to participate in every conversation.

Dates: Monday, June 15–Thursday, June 18, 2026

Times: Students will elect to enroll in either a morning, afternoon, or evening class of their choice.

Monday–Thursday: Monday–Thursday: Classes will meet for a maximum of 2 hours, Monday–Thursday. Attendance is required for all class meetings, and students must have their camera on and should expect to participate in each class. Each class will include 90-minute seminars led by a St. John’s faculty member. Each class will also include an additional half-hour of time for academic mentoring, additional instruction, and informational sessions with Admissions.

Friday: Class will not meet on Friday.

Edition and translation details can be found in your SA Online Packet. This will be released to students in May. We encourage you to check out your book(s) from your local library, purchase them from our St John's Bookstore, or from your local independent bookstore. For additional instruction on how to access your books for class, please email saonline(at)sjc.edu.

St. John’s is a closely-knit community that values great books, small classes, and vigorous discussion. All classes are led by full-time faculty and assisted by current St. John’s College students. Unlike online education that relies on pre-recorded classes and lectures, our Summer Academy Online Series is live, experiential, and engages students in deep, meaningful conversation.

We require all students to be prompt and prepared for class. To adequately prepare for the seminar, we ask that all participants have read the assigned seminar reading two, or more, times. We recommend that all participants treat this opportunity just like a college course. Though SA Online is not a course for credit, these classes give students a closer look into the unique educational program at St. John’s. Participants of previous courses have been recommended by the Faculty for admission, which can greatly enhance their application. SA online participants have the opportunity to interview with Admissions after the completion of the course and will be guaranteed the opportunity to participate in our Discussion-Based Application process. For more information on admissions into St. John’s, please contact admissions(at)sjc.edu.

Tuition for each session of the Summer Academy Online Series is $240. All seminars are led by full-time faculty at St. John’s College.