Why Saint Meinrad

Student Services

Housing
Temporary residential facilities are available for weekend and intensive Interterm courses. Students may contact the theology administration secretary for special arrangements. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bath, private phone line, and Internet connection. Reservations should be made at least two weeks prior to arrival.

Meals
Students may arrange for meal tickets through the theology administration secretary and be billed for them along with tuition. Special diets may be accommodated for an additional fee.

Guest Accommodations
On-campus guest accommodations are available at the Archabbey Guest House. In addition, some rooms in the residence halls may be available for guests of students.

Campus Bookstore
The Scholar Shop is located on the ground floor of Newman Hall. Students will find academic and religious books, supplies, and a variety of Saint Meinrad items here.

Other Services
Services available to students include: laundry machines, tailor and shoe repair, barber, video library and the Abbey Press Gift Shop, which offers student discounts on gift items.

Recreation and Athletics
Two gymnasiums provide areas for basketball and volleyball, weightlifting and exercise equipment. Outdoor facilities include tennis and racquetball courts, lakes for fishing, and paths and rural roads for walking, running and biking. National and state parks for hiking and camping are nearby. A wellness director and student volunteers oversee an intramural sports program.

Concerts, performances and lectures are scheduled throughout the year on the Saint Meinrad campus. The UnStable, a student-operated pub on campus, provides a place where students and guests can relax and enjoy camaraderie.

Health Services
Archabbey Health Service provides professional care to students at all times. A school physician is on call when needed. Local hospitals are nearby for serious illness or injury.

Health Insurance
The School of Theology urges students to carry adequate health insurance. The School offers full-time students the opportunity to enroll in a group insurance plan.

Counseling Services
Psychological counseling services are available to full-time lay students who request it.