The Next Chapter Program
The Next Chapter Program
The University of St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ is offering a program open to those already retired or thinking about retiring soon. “The Next Chapter” program typically has cohorts beginning each September and January.
It is not a financial planning seminar, but rather a six-month, guided journey using principles of Ignatian spirituality to assist participants in discerning what God might be calling them to in this exciting “Next Chapter” of their lives.
Participants meet once a month at St. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ on Saturday mornings with readings and reflection required between sessions.
Contact
Karin Trail-Johnson
Director of New Pathways and Vocation
Email: karin.trail-johnson@stthomas.edu or USTNextChapter@stthomas.edu
Phone: (651) 962-6558
Information Session Registration
Interested in joining a Next Chapter cohort? Attend an Information Session to learn more about the program.
Sign up on OR contact the program director to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.
Application
Please hover over the "apply for" text above and click to access the online application.
Schedule
Winter 2025 Cohort Dates
- Session 1 - January 18, 2025
Session 2 - February 8, 2025
Session 3 - March 1, 2025
Session 4 - March 29, 2025
Session 5 - April 26, 2025
Retreat - May 16 -17, 2025
Session 6 - May 31, 2025
Fall 2025 Cohort Dates
- Session 1 - Sept 6, 2025
- Session 2 - Sept 27, 2025
- Session 3 - Oct 11, 2025
- Session 4 - Nov 15, 2025
- Session 5 - Dec 6, 2025
- Retreat - Jan 9-10, 2026
- Session 6 - Jan 24, 2026
Winter 2026 Cohort Dates
- Session 1 - Feb 7, 2026
- Session 2 - Feb 28, 2026
- Session 3 - March 14, 2026
- Session 4 - April 11, 2026
- Session 5 - May 2, 2026
- Retreat - May 15-16, 2026
- Session 6 - May 30, 2026
Cost Information
The cost for the program is $950 which includes all program expenses, books/materials, refreshments at each session and an overnight retreat with meals.
If cost is a concern, please contact the program director to discuss options.
Information Session Registration
Information Session Registration
Interested in joining a Next Chapter cohort? Attend an Information Session to learn more about the program.
Sign up on OR contact the program director to RSVP and receive the Zoom link.
Application
Application
Please hover over the "apply for" text above and click to access the online application.
Schedule
Schedule
Winter 2025 Cohort Dates
- Session 1 - January 18, 2025
Session 2 - February 8, 2025
Session 3 - March 1, 2025
Session 4 - March 29, 2025
Session 5 - April 26, 2025
Retreat - May 16 -17, 2025
Session 6 - May 31, 2025
Fall 2025 Cohort Dates
- Session 1 - Sept 6, 2025
- Session 2 - Sept 27, 2025
- Session 3 - Oct 11, 2025
- Session 4 - Nov 15, 2025
- Session 5 - Dec 6, 2025
- Retreat - Jan 9-10, 2026
- Session 6 - Jan 24, 2026
Winter 2026 Cohort Dates
- Session 1 - Feb 7, 2026
- Session 2 - Feb 28, 2026
- Session 3 - March 14, 2026
- Session 4 - April 11, 2026
- Session 5 - May 2, 2026
- Retreat - May 15-16, 2026
- Session 6 - May 30, 2026
Cost Information
Cost Information
The cost for the program is $950 which includes all program expenses, books/materials, refreshments at each session and an overnight retreat with meals.
If cost is a concern, please contact the program director to discuss options.
"It was absolutely a wonderful program. The content, the facilitators, the peer discussions, the venue -- everything was top notch... I feel again the excitement of completing college and the promise the future holds for making the world a better place." -Next Chapter Program Participant