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First-Year Retreats

A young woman with long, braided hair jumps with arms raised in the air, surrounded by other students on a grassy area, with trees in the background. She wears a light green t-shirt, white shorts, and white sneakers. Other students wear light green or dark blue shirts.

Our first-year retreats, offered annually in collaboration with Campus Ministry, serve to welcome and introduce new students to their next chapter. While the transition to college is of course exciting, we understand that it can also be a challenging and uncertain time. During this 24-hour experience, you will have the opportunity to connect with peers and upperclassmen who have gone through the same transition, reflect on the diverse aspects of your identity that make you who you are, and grow into the next stage of your journey surrounded by a loving community. We invite all to join us for this unforgettable and meaningful start to your first year!

Registration is now open for our Fall 2026 retreats. All retreats will take place Friday, August 28th to Saturday, August 29th. Explore each retreat below for more details!

  1. Students in light blue shirts and dark shorts chat and smile on a sand volleyball court.

    Asian First-Year Retreat

  2. Seven students in matching light yellow t-shirts sit on a bench, playfully holding up shoes and making faces.

    Latino First-Year Retreat

  3. A group of students laugh and gesture while playing a game outdoors on a grassy area beneath trees. A student with a large afro and a white shirt laughs joyfully.

    The Plunge: Black First-Year Retreat