Catholic seminary in South Florida forming priests for dioceses across Florida and beyond.
St. John Vianney College Seminary offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Philosophy, including a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Bachelor of Philosophy, and Master of Arts in Philosophy. The seminary's curriculum is structured in two stages: the Propaedeutic Stage, where seminarians build foundations in prayer, study, and community; and the Discipleship Stage, which emphasizes rigorous philosophical studies. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and master's degrees.
The seminary's fundamental purpose is to provide education and formation for those discerning a call to priesthood in the Catholic Church. Reflecting South Florida's cultural diversity, the seminary operates as fully bilingual, offering seminarians opportunities to pray and socialize in both Spanish and English. Language support programs include English for Academic Purposes (EAP, accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation), Spanish as a Second Language (SSL), an Accent Reduction Program, and a Spanish Immersion Program.
Admission to onsite seminary formation begins through contact with a local vocation director for the applicant's diocese. St. John Vianney accepts seminarians only after they have secured acceptance by a diocese or religious community. For the 2024–2025 academic year, resident seminarian costs total $42,800 for new students (including tuition and fees of $25,500, room and board of $14,500, books of $800, and a new student experience fee of $2,000) and $40,800 for returning students. The seminary accepts FAFSA and GI Bill benefits.
The seminary serves men from nine dioceses: the Archdiocese of Miami, Diocese of Orlando, Diocese of St. Augustine, Diocese of Palm Beach, Diocese of St. Petersburg, Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, Diocese of Venice, Diocese of Charleston, and the Archdiocese of Nassau. It also welcomes seminarians from various dioceses throughout the United States and internationally.