Who is eligible to take Spiritual Education and Enrichment classes?
Anyone 18 years or older may register for a Spiritual Education and Enrichment course. If you are younger than 18, please provide parental permission in writing prior to enrolling. There is no previous special preparation needed.

How many credits may I take during a week of SEE?
The maximum amount of credits you may take is 40 credits (4 classes). However, due to the amount of reading and homework and processing time required for many of the classes, we recommend students take a maximum of 30 credits (3 classes).

How do I apply?

• To apply for A, B and C (leadership)* SEE sessions at Unity Village, you must complete the Class Registration and the Room Reservation forms found in the catalog. You’ll need to specify the sessions you plan to attend and reserve lodging. To obtain a catalog, contact us at SEE@unityonline.org or call 816-251-3535, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

• *C Sessions (Leadership Development Program) are offered only on campus at Unity Village. At this time, two of these classes (Nonviolent Communication and Peacemaking Skills) are available to all, regardless of whether or not they have been enrolled in any SEE classes. Otherwise, the C Session classes are available only to those who have completed the Spiritual Development Program (250 credits).
• Licensed Unity Teacher. You may apply to this program after completing 120 credits of the Spiritual Development Program.
• To see where weeklong sessions are being hosted around the country, click here. For five-week or longer SEE courses offered by some local churches, contact a Unity church near you.
• For online and telebridge SEE courses, follow the links from this page.
  << Back to top

What happens after I apply?

• First, expect to receive confirmation from the Unity Reservations office, assuring you that your room has been reserved and the registration process has begun. For any questions about lodging, meals or travel, please contact the Reservations office at 816-251-3540.
• Second, your suggested class schedule will be sent to you as soon as it is prepared. Contact the SEE registrar at 816-251-3535 (e-mail SEE@unityonline.org) if you have questions concerning your classes or book requirements.
• You may complete your registration campus the Sunday immediately preceding the Monday opening of each SEE session at Unity Village.  Kansas city area students, please register in advance.  << Back to top

What are the tuition fees for on-campus classes?
Student tuition for each course taken for 10 credits or audit is as follows:

Tuition for visitors is $125 per class. Fees are to be paid at the Unity Reservations office. Once a class has commenced, no refunds will be given. Check, cash, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Visa are accepted for purchases at the bookstore as well as for SEE love offerings. Unity Inn and the Reservations office accept all major credit cards.

Note: There is a $25 graduation fee for graduates of the Spiritual Development and Leadership Development Programs. This fee includes the cost of one graduation photo and a graduation certificate and will be collected by the SEE registrar during registration for the last session. << Back to top

What are the rates for lodging?
Accommodation rates depend on where you stay (cottage, motel or Spiritual Life Center) and whether you choose to share a room or request a private room. 

What are the accommodations like?
Accommodations include private and shared rooms in the cottages, motel and new Spiritual Life Center. Rates for the week include meals. A $100 deposit is required at the time of registration with the balance due upon arrival. If you have a roommate preference, indicate your choice when you register-and be sure both of you include deposits with your reservations. << Back to top

When do I check in and check out?
Check-in begins after 1 p.m. on Sunday. While classes are over at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, checkout is before 11 a.m. on the following Saturday. << Back to top

Is food available on campus? 
All meals (including vegetarian selections) will be provided at Unity Inn. No special diet menus can be prepared, and we cannot store medications or food for guests.

A limited number of small refrigerators are available for in-room storage of medications and special food.  These are provided on a first-come, first-served basis so please request one when you register if needed.  If you would like to request a room rate without meals, please contact Reservations at 1-866-348-6489 or 1-816-251-3540 or email reservations@unityonline.org.

Vending machines for beverages and snacks can be found throughout our campus in common areas.

<< Back to top

What about off-campus lodging? 
If Unity accommodations are filled or you prefer to stay off campus, please contact the Reservations office for assistance. You will be responsible for your transportation to and from the campus facilities. << Back to top

What’s appropriate attire for campus? 
Casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes are suitable for most activities.  Although, you may want to pack something special for the Thursday evening candlelight dinner.

We recommend a sweater and a raincoat for spring and summer activities and a warmer coat for the fall.

The lodging area has laundry facilities.  Because the only available transportation is by taxi and the nearest shopping center is approximately two miles away, we suggest that you come well supplied with personal items. << Back to top

Is there a mailing address I can use while I stay on campus?
While at Unity Village, your address will be:
Unity
c/o Reservations Office
1901 NW Blue Parkway
Unity Village, MO 64065-0001
<< Back to top

Will I have access to phone, fax, or computer?
The Unity telephone number is 816-524-3550. Voice mail is available in motel rooms but not in cottages. The Reservations office fax number 1-816-251-3556 is for incoming personal mail and information or for sending personal mail while you are staying at Unity Village. There is a nominal fee for sending or receiving faxes.

Computers with printers and Internet access are available in the Unity Library.

The library and the Fellowship Lounge next to the Reservations office are WiFi zones.
<< Back to top

What are acceptable methods of payment?
Checks, cash, and credit card-MasterCard, Discover, American Express, or Visa-are accepted at the bookstore, the Reservations office, and the Unity Inn. These methods of payment are also acceptable for SEE love offerings. << Back to top

What’s the love offering?
Love offerings help keep our programs affordable. Since its inception by the Fillmores, Unity has operated on a love-offering plan, encouraging people to determine the form and amount of their gifts and to continue God’s work. Love offerings received at the Thursday banquet help Unity provide Spiritual Education and Enrichment programs that spiritually, mentally, emotionally and intellectually renew students.  << Back to top

How long is a course?
Each course is taught for 2 hours for 5 consecutive days on campus and during the weeklong SEE-in-the-Field sessions held at various Unity churches. Each class is therefore 10 hours long and is worth 10 credits.

Classes taught at local Unity churches must be at least 5 two-hour classes taught over a minimum of 5 weeks. << Back to top

What is a course session?
A, B and C Session courses are offered three times a year- spring, summer and fall. Each A, B and C Session consists of a total of 12 courses (120 credits) divided into three weeks. For example, the 12 courses in the A Session are divided into three groups of four courses. Each one of these groups is designated A1, A2 or A3. Similarly, there are B1, B2, B3, C1, C2 and C3 Sessions.

For the Spiritual Development Program and the Spiritual Enrichment Program, we recommend courses be taken in order: A1, A2, A3, B1, B2 and B3. However, it is not mandatory that the courses be taken in this order. If you choose to take the courses out of order, we recommend that you be very careful so that you do not have to come for more sessions than necessary.

C Session courses must be taken in order: C1, C2 and C3. << Back to top

Will you allow me to mix and match classes within each session to suit my interests?
We want you to be responsible for your learning and achieve the objectives you’ve set for your spiritual growth. The curriculum we recommend will help you reach those goals, and we’ll be glad to help you make changes in your schedule according to your special interests.

Please note that altering the recommended schedule may mean you’ll have to attend more sessions to fulfill your graduation requirements. We hope you’ll understand that upholding the highest standards for everybody means we can’t make exceptions.
 << Back to top

Are individual Leadership Development Program classes available to someone who wants more specialized training or simply wants to continue on the spiritual path?
Yes, Nonviolent Communication and Peacemaking Skills are 2 courses available to anyone regardless of whether or not they have taken any A or B Session courses.  However, the rest of the C Session courses require graduation from the Spiritual Development Program. << Back to top

How do I earn credits in the Spiritual Enrichment Program?
And what does it take to graduate? You must attend all 22 required courses plus three elective courses. While no credit is given, you will be honored with a certificate when you complete this program. The certificate will be given during the graduation ceremony that follows the Thursday evening banquet. << Back to top

How do I earn credits in the Spiritual Development Program? And what does it take to graduate? When you have earned all 250 credits (220 required credits plus 30 elective credits), you’ll be recognized as a graduate of the Spiritual Development Program and receive a diploma. You must complete these credits within 10 years. Credits older than 10 years are obsolete and must be updated for inclusion in a current education program.

Graduates are recognized and honored in a ceremony that follows the Thursday evening banquet. << Back to top

How am I graded? Final grades are "Satisfactory," "Unsatisfactory," "NC" (No Credit due to lack of attendance) and "I" (Incomplete). << Back to top

If each class meets only five times, what is the attendance policy?
Because courses are condensed into one-week sessions, missing a little means missing a lot. Perfect attendance is required of all students wishing to receive course credit.<< Back to top

Can classes be audited?
Yes, and when you do, you aren’t required to prepare assignments. Audited courses appear on your transcript although you receive no credit for them. Because attendance is so important, if you miss a class you’ll be termed a visitor, and your transcript won’t show that you audited the course.

If you audit all our A and B Session classes, you will be granted a certificate of Spiritual Enrichment. << Back to top

After I graduate, may I still take courses?
We believe learning is lifelong, so we hope you will attend SEE courses as often as you like. << Back to top

How do I prepare for courses?
To get the most out of SEE courses, we recommend reading as many of the required books as possible before you arrive. Once you’re here, you’ll want to pace yourself in your studies, leaving time for reflection as you begin to integrate the material into your spiritual life. << Back to top

Where can I order recommended and required reading materials?
Books published by Unity HouseÒ are hyperlinked and available for purchase in our online store. The bookstore located at Unity Village carries additional books, some of which may be listed as required or recommended reading. To purchase books from the Unity Bookstore, please call 816-251-3578, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CT) and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (CT). << Back to top

How do I find Unity Village? Any travel advice?
When making travel arrangements, note that you’ll need to be on campus by 5 p.m. on Sunday and that all courses and activities end at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Unity Village is 15 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City-near Lee’s Summit-and 45 miles southeast of the Kansas City International Airport.

By automobile, take the Colbern Road/Bannister Road exit off Missouri 350 Highway and drive east on Colbern to the Unity campus entrance.

Click here to visit the travel page in the Retreats area of the web site. << Back to top

Will I have access to childcare?
Since all programs are planned for adults, no facilities are provided for the care of children under the age of eighteen. << Back to top

Is smoking allowed?
All areas inside Unity Village buildings and Unity vehicles are designated smoke-free, including motel rooms and cottages. There are designated smoking areas outside most buildings; a list of these areas will be available to you on arrival. << Back to top

May I bring my pet?
While special-assistance guide dogs are always welcome, Unity provides no facilities to care for pets. Animals are not permitted in the motels or cottages. Please make other arrangements for your pet while you’re on the Unity campus. << Back to top

Does Unity provide special-needs assistance?
We can accommodate guests who use wheelchairs or walkers when they are accompanied by a responsible companion. Many of our outside steps have portable ramps, and elevators are available in the major buildings. If you have a special physical requirement, please contact the Reservations office at 816-251-3540. << Back to top