Renovaré Institute
2025-2027 Charlotte Cohort - Applications Open
Thanks for your interest in applying for the Renovaré Institute. Please read the details below. When you are ready, click the Apply Online button at the bottom.
Charlotte Cohort Application Deadline
February 1, 2025
Program Dates
August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2027
Residency Dates
The residencies for our 2025-27 Charlotte Cohort will be held at Catholic Conference Center in Hickory, NC.
- Residency 1 - September 15 - 21, 2025
- Residency 2 - March 2 - 8, 2026
- Residency 3 - November 2 - 8, 2026
- Residency 4 - July 12 - 18, 2027
Tuition
The cost for each year of the two-year Charlotte Cohort will be $5,000. This includes all meals, lodging, and teaching at the residencies as well as the online courses themselves. This does not include books, travel, or any costs associated with finding and seeing a spiritual director during the last 18 months of the program.
When Will I Know If I'm Accepted?
Interviews will take place in February and March 2025. Notices of acceptance will go out in April 2025.
More Questions?
Many frequently asked questions are answered here: https://renovare.org/institute/faq.
Want to talk with someone about the program?
Schedule a call with Wendy Dean or email her at [email protected].
🙏 We know this is an important decision. May the Lord give you wisdom and peace as you discern the next steps on your journey.
How to Apply
Applications are only accepted online and there is a $100 nonrefundable application fee.
Before we begin, you'll want to have the following items ready:
- Your spiritual journey as a Word Doc or PDF.
(View instructions for writing your spiritual journey.) - The name and email addresses of a pastoral reference and a character reference.
- A digital photo of yourself.
- A credit or debit card for the $100 application fee.
All set? Click the button below to open the application.
The application will take about 15-20 minutes to complete. Should you start but not complete the application, progress will automatically be saved on the same device, but we recommend completing it in one sitting to ensure no information is lost.