Alumni and Friends of Principia
Challenge yourself to dive deeper into a subject you love or learn something entirely new! Choose subjects from 45 different classes at Summer Session. You make your own schedule . . . as busy or as relaxed as you wish. There are no tests or grades and only a minimum of homework. You can even choose how you'd like to learn. Listen to a fascinating lecture or get your hands into the work. With so many classes to choose from, you’ll find ones that fit you.
Summer Session is two weeks long, but if you have only one week free, that’s fine. Many people attend for just one of the two weeks.
This summer, with construction on the east side of campus, Summer Session will have fewer spaces available, so sign up early. Since we’ll all be located on the west side, everyone will be that much closer to classrooms, the dining room, and the library!
While the centerpiece of Summer Session is learning, there are lots of other activities as well: talks and concerts, movies and dances. To fit everything in, you'll have to be a good planner—just like our regular college students. However you choose to chart your days, Summer Session is a great place to meet new friends with similar values.
Again this year we have a special incentive for first-time attendees: take 25% off the prices below! With a discount like that, why not give it a try?
Summer Session Prices* (per person)
|
ROOM (A/C = air conditioning) |
Both Weeks |
One Week |
|
Shared (non A/C) |
$1,920 |
$1,195 |
|
Shared (A/C) |
$2,105 |
$1,285 |
|
Single (non A/C) |
$2,105 |
$1,285 |
|
Single (A/C small) |
$2,465 |
$1,470 |
|
Single (A/C large) |
$2,695 |
$1,645 |
|
Day Student |
$ 900 |
$ 600 |
*Prices (except Day Student) include all classes, meals, housing, and taxes.
Please note: prices this year include taxes required by the state of Illinois.
A few of this summer’s many courses
Bible and Religion
The Church in Tudor England
The Book of Revelation: A Plea for Radical Commitment
Brahmin and Buddha: Great Religions of Asia
Art and Art Appreciation
What Were They Thinking?
Fun with Clay
Painting in the Studio
Bookmaking—Photographically Speaking
Music
Giuseepe Verdi at 200
Dancing through Time
Sing with Confidence
The Three R's of Music: Rachmaninoff, Russian, Romantic
Literature and Writing
Honestly Seeking Truth: Thoreau's Walden
Bringing Your Stories to Life
Getting Your Writing Published
History
Trusting Truman
Theodore Roosevelt: American Giant
The Immigrant Experience: Jewish Americans
The World Around Us
The Changing Face of Africa
Magical and Modern: Kingdoms of Southeast Asia
The 2012 Election: Presidential and Congressional Election Dynamics
Recreation and Sports
Golf and Tennis
Foil Fencing
Stretch Yourself!
