The 2024 Fall Open House at St Vladimir’s Seminary spanned three days, offering a comprehensive look at seminary life. Eleven visitors from Canada, Switzerland, and all across the US gathered on campus for the event, held on October 13-14. Beginning with Divine Liturgy on Sunday, Oct. 13, the prospective students spent their time on campus participating in a variety of scheduled activities, including in-depth Q&A sessions with faculty, a campus and library tour, meals in the refectory with current students, class observations, and an admissions discussion covering programs, tuition, and housing. On Sunday evening, the prospective students joined current students for an excursion to downtown Scarsdale.
The event provided an immersive look into the academic, community, and spiritual life at St Vladimir’s Seminary. This was the first Open House for Director of Admissions, Zach Mandell, since joining St Vladimir’s Seminary as an employee this summer. “First and foremost, I wanted to ensure that the prospective students and their families were warmly welcomed, and to give them a chance to immerse themselves fully into campus life during their stay,” said Zach. “Seminary, of course, is more than just school. It’s community, it’s social life, it’s serving one another, it’s worshipping together, it’s striving towards a common cause - to serve the Church of Christ. And of course, for so many it is a huge sacrifice. I hope that this Open House gave an honest impression of what it is to attend St Vladimir’s Seminary, and that it helped in their journey of discernment. It was a great group of prospective students. They asked fantastic questions, brought so many different experiences to the table, and even after only two or so days, there was sorrow in their parting. I certainly hope to see them here as students sooner than later!”
Admissions season for the 2025-2026 academic year will begin on February 1, 2025. The next open house will be during the Spring 2025 semester (tentatively scheduled for President’s Day weekend). All are welcome to attend; to express interest or to inquire further about applying to study at St Vladimir’s Seminary, please contact Zach Mandell at zmandell@svots.edu.
