In support of student-focused leadership growth and professional development opportunities, Student Living hosts a variety of free student retreats throughout the academic year. Check out the opportunities below for more information!
The Inspire Retreat is an off-campus retreat focused on student leadership and campus community engagement. Participants will engage with campus leaders and their peers to learn about their own leadership style and ways to engage as a leader within our campus community. Residential students and student leaders are encouraged to register.
This year’s retreat will be hosted on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse (Destiny USA). Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon refreshments are included in the event. Participants will also engage in an escape room. Transportation is also provided from campus.
Registration for Inspire is now closed. Check back in Fall 2025, for more information about Inspire 2025.
Should you have questions, please contact Bram Stone.
The annual International Connections Leadership Retreat is a free overnight retreat that gives all students the opportunity to connect with others from various parts of the world. Students will have the opportunity to participate in meaningful discussions, reflect on their cultural experiences and learn ways to connect and engage. The retreat will empower students to create meaningful exchanges with themselves and others around them at Syracuse University.
4th Annual International Connections Leadership Retreat
This year’s theme for the International Connections Leadership Retreat is “Engage Beyond Borders: Building Leaders, Bridging Communities.”
- Departure: Saturday, March 29, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
- Retreat Location: Minnowbrook Conference Center
- Round-Trip Transportation: Free buses will transport students to and from the conference center.
- Lodging: Free.
- Meals: All meals throughout the retreat will be provided at no cost.
- Return: Sunday, March 30, 2025, 7 p.m.
Applying to Attend
This retreat is open to all students who want to connect with others from different parts of the world.
- Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
- Application Form: Interested students are asked to complete the Application Form. Please note that space is limited. Emails will be sent out on Friday, March 21, 2025, to notify students that were admitted as well as those that were waitlisted.
Questions
Please email Meriel Stokoe, Center for International Services coordinator of programming, events and activities.
The Unity in Leadership Retreat is a free overnight retreat that gives all students the opportunity to connect with others of all identities. This retreat focuses on meaningful discussions, self-reflection, connections and leadership.
25th Annual Unity in Leadership Retreat
This year’s theme for the Unity in Leadership Retreat is “Kept by Culture, Cultivated by Community.”
- Departure: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Retreat Location: Minnowbrook Conference Center
- Round-Trip Transportation: Free buses will transport students to and from the conference center.
- Lodging: Free.
- Meals: All meals throughout the retreat will be provided at no cost.
- Return: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Applying to Attend
This retreat is open to all students who want to connect with others of all identities.
- Deadline: Monday, March 17, 11:59 p.m.
- Application Form: Interested students are asked to complete the Application Form. Please note that space is limited.
Questions
Please email Quincy Bufkin, Student Living assistant director for diversity, equity and inclusion.