What Is Retreat? (old)

Retreat is a chance for you to meet your future classmates in a stress-free, laid-back environment. The second year class is responsible for making sure Retreat is an awesome experience for the incoming class, and we take our job seriously. We remember how amazing it was for us, and we’re excited for you to experience Retreat for yourself! Many current students, faculty, and alumni attend, so you’ll have a chance to meet a lot of your McGovern family.

We strongly encourage you to bring your significant other to share in the experience with you! We consider them a part of our family, too. If you have children, childcare is offered at no additional cost – please make sure to mark this option on the registration form.

This Year’s Theme:

Each year’s retreat is centered around a theme. This year, we’re going to the moon! MS1s it’s almost time for Lift Off and we need you on board the shuttle to outer space. Ready? In 10..9..8.. WAIT Houston, We Have a Problem! And the only way we can solve it, is by taking the MS2s along with us so that they can finally make it to their home base. Woah that was close! Now we are ready to zoom through the galaxy and pass around the planets as we head to our final destination… RETREAT!

There is one requirement to board our craft… we need you to dress the part! Will you be an alien? An astronaut? A planet? It’s up to you, but EVERYONE will be sporting the latest and greatest in space-themed accessories, and there might just be a prize for best costume, so really shoot for the moon and you may end up among the stars!

Learn more about the history of the Henry Strobel Retreat under “Retreat Beginnings.”