Saint John Paul II Seminary is an initiative of the Archdiocese of Washington to prepare college-age men for entrance into major seminary. Situated next to the campus of The Catholic University of America, the seminary can accommodate approximately 30 men who reside at the seminary and attend classes at Catholic University.
Those pursuing an undergraduate degree enroll in a normal schedule of classes with a major in philosophy, while those already possessing an undergraduate degree take a special nondegree program for two years with an emphasis in philosophy and ancient languages.