The best way to experience the Prep community is to visit us! Immerse yourself in classes, connect with faculty, and make new friends! Learn why our inclusive community is a place that is truly beyond ordinary.
Saint John’s Prep is a premier arts and sciences world school where we prize imagination, creativity and discovery. Prep offers experiences that nurture curiosity and expand horizons. We invite you to discover Saint John’s Prep!
We take learning seriously at Saint John’s Prep. Our outstanding faculty and staff challenge our students to reach beyond the familiar to try something new, to create, imagine or invent. We engage our students not only as they are but in relation to all that they can become.
Saint John’s Prep offers athletic, co-curricular and arts programs that are committed to a quality experience, highlighted by hard work, pride, and teamwork. We encourage students to try new things and challenge themselves to learn and grow outside of the classroom.
Every student takes part in our Fine Arts Program at Saint John’s Prep. Our well-rounded curriculum supports the development of appreciation and passion for fine arts that will last a lifetime.
Saint John’s Prep offers a spirited array of varsity and intramural sports. Our programs are inclusive with a strong emphasis on teamwork. Our sports teams give Prep students the opportunity to grow interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Join us for Alumni Weekend at Saint John’s Prep!
We are excited to welcome all Prep alumni back to Collegeville for a fun weekend of special events June 20-22, 2025. Several Saint John’s Prep alums are working with our Alumni and Community Engagement Manager, Hazel Anderson-Larson ’19 to plan reunion events for their classes. If you have questions about Alumni Weekend or would like to be a part of the planning process, please contact Hazel by email at handerson001@sjprep.net or by phone at 320-363-2078.
Explore the Alumni Weekend Agenda and Register for meals here: SJP Alumni Weekend 2025 Registration
We encourage all attendees to register for both the BBQ Lunch and the Alumni Dinner. The rest of the weekend is up to you! Hear about exciting updates at Prep from the Principal and Head of School, take an exclusive tour of the Abbey Woodshop, relax on the Lake Sagatagan beach, or simply spend the afternoon reminiscing with your classmates.
On Campus Accommodations: On campus housing accommodations can be booked here. All accommodations on the Saint John’s University campus will be in dorm rooms with single beds.
If you are part of the 1975 class reunion, please check the box on the form noting that you are here for the 50th reunion so we can put you next to other members of your class.
Bennet Hall Suite: one room with two single beds and a private bathroom.
Flynntown Apartments: One apartment with four separate bedrooms with single beds and two private bathrooms. Reservations can be made for the full apartment, or for a single room in which case you will be placed with other Alumni Weekend guests who have requested the same option.
Please note, the Saint John’s Abbey Guesthouse is fully booked for the weekend.
Off Campus Accommodations: The Hilton Garden Inn (550 Division St, Waite Park, MN 5638) has set aside a block of rooms at a fixed rate for SJP Alumni Weekend. You can book a room online through this special link or over the phone by calling 320-640-7990. If booking over the phone remember to use the GROUP CODE: 96I so they know that you are part of SJP Alumni Weekend group.
Housing reservations are for the nights of June 20 and June 21. The deadline to book a room at the Hilton Garden Inn is May 20.
