Loyola 360 Retreat

360 is a retreat designed specifically for new students- first year and transfers! Participants spend a weekend building community and reflecting on their personal journey and transition to college. Student leaders share talks and lead discussions around the themes of priorities, pressures, and relationships. Participants also gain a deeper understanding of Loyola's Jesuit mission and identity. This year we will have some 360 retreats open to all students and others that are created for specific groups of students. Please note that the October retreat will be for various scholars programs and the January retreat will be for students in the Honors Program. 

Cost: $50 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.) We will gather on the Friday night the retreat departs at 5 pm on the Lakeshore Campus and return to the LSC by 3 pm on Sunday.

Register for Loyola 360!

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Loyola 360 Retreat Dates 2023-2024

September 29-October 1, 2023 (Priority Registration Deadline Sept. 18)

October 20-22, 2023 (Scholars Programs: Cristo Rey, Hope Chicago, Leadership Scholars) (Priority Registration Deadline Oct. 6)

November 3-5, 2023 (Priority Registration Deadline Oct. 20)

January 26-28, 2024 (Honors 360) (Priority Registration Deadline Jan. 12)

Listen to our 360 inspired playlist for a taste of the retreat:

Unwritten

What's your favorite story?  That movie you could watch over and over again.  The book from childhood that's falling apart from repeated reads.  The song you listen to every day cause the lyrics are just too good.  What about you?  What's your story? 

We are all made up of stories – the stories we love and the stories we live.  Unwritten is a retreat focused on this theme of personal story.  It invites students to consider the story they have been writing in their life so far and helps them think about how they might more intentionally write their story moving forward. Our hope is that students walk away with a better understanding of themselves, their place in the world, and the life stories they are in the process of authoring. 

On retreat, students will practice journaling, reflection, and Ignatian discernment and explore topics like wisdom figures, personal strengths, and vocation.  The weekend will include talks from student leaders, panels from our lovely staff members, small group time with peers, individual reflection, and lots of story-themed activities – while having a lot of fun along the way! 

Cost: $50 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

 Register for Unwritten!

 Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Retreat Dates 2023-2024

Fall: October 13-15th, 2023

Spring: March 22-24, 2024

Listen to our Unwritten inspired playlist for a taste of the retreat:

Search

Search is designed for students who have completed their first year of college and are interested in diving into the deep questions of life, connecting with others, and reflecting on their personal understanding of spirituality and faith. This retreat has a similar feel to retreats like Kairos, TEC, and Awakening, but is written specifically for college students and their experiences. Search has been Campus Ministry’s longest running retreat at Loyola (since 1995)!

Cost: $50 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

Register for Search!

 Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Retreat Dates 2023-2024

January 19-21, 2024 (Priority Registration Deadline Dec. 15)

Listen to our Search inspired playlist for a taste of the retreat:

Ignatian Silent Retreat

The Ignatian Silent Retreat is an opportunity for Loyola students who desire a chance to enter deeply into prayer, reflection, and silence during the last week of Winter Break. Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, this retreat provides time to rest, pray, and be free of the pressures and stress of the academic year. Students are paired with spiritual directors who help guide them to become more deeply aware of one’s life experiences and grow in relationship with God and themselves.

Cost: $100 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

Register for Ignatian Silent Retreat! 

 Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Retreat Dates 2023-2024

January 7-11, 2024 (Priority Deadline Registration Dec. 20)

Review on Retreat

Studying for finals can be one of the most stressful times of the year. Come Review on Retreat! Trade the noise of the city and the crowds in the IC for the quiet of LUREC. Meals will be provided, there will be optional study break opportunities planned, but mostly come take care of yourself while you also prepare for the end of the semester.

Cost: $25 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

Register for Review on Retreat! 

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Retreat Dates 2023-2024:

December 9-10, 2023 (Priority Registration Deadline Nov. 28)

Registration for Senior Retreat is open! Space is limited and has historically reached capacity very quickly. Registration will open February 1st, 2024. 

This retreat invites graduating seniors to spend time celebrating what Loyola has meant to them in a retreat setting, practice being present, & consider their hopes for the future.

Cost: $25 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click on the Scholarship Application Link to apply for financial aid.

Retreat Dates for 2023-2024

April 6-7, 2024

C.C.C.

C.C.C. is a Christ-centered retreat that welcomes all Christians at Loyola. We have small groups, student testimonies, worship, prayer, and fellowship. Many of the students are part of Agape/Ecclesia and many are not. Whoever you are, come join us!

Cost: $50 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

Register for C.C.C. Retreat!

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Retreat Dates 2023-2024

October 27-29, 2023 (Priority Registration Deadline Oct. 13)

HSO Retreat

The Hindu Students’ Organization (HSO) Retreat provides opportunities to explore aspects of Hindu culture and beliefs through various discussions and other social activities. We hope to build a strong community and provide space for participants will leave with a better understanding of their religion.

Cost: $25 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

Register for HSO Retreat!

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Retreat Dates 2022-2023

January 20-21, 2024 (Priority Registration Deadline Jan. 5)

MSA Retreats

The Muslim Students’ Association (MSA) Retreats are an opportunity for members to not only get closer to the Creator, but also strengthen the ties of community on campus. A weekend long combination of activities and spiritual talks will help serve to meet this purpose. Join us as we venture out to strengthen our bonds with Allah as well as each other.

Cost: $50 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

Register for MSA Retreats!

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Retreat Dates for 2023-2024

MSA Brothers: October 13-15, 2023 (Priority Registration Deadline Sept. 30)
MSA Sisters: November 17-19, 2023 (Priority Registration Deadline Nov. 4)

FCC

FCC is a Spanglish retreat for Spanish speakers to get together as familia y amigos! It is an opportunity para orar, hablar, y participar in your own language by sharing in small group and honoring our ancestors by exploring our Latinx Culture in many ways. Te esperamos!

Cost: $50 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.) We will gather on the Friday night the retreat departs at 5 pm on the Lakeshore Campus and return to the LSC Sunday afternoon.

 Register for FCC!

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

FCC Retreat Dates 2023-2024

November 11-13, 2023 (Priority Registration Deadline Oct. 28)

CLC members come spend a weekend away from campus together. Have a chance to grow in community, reflect, have fun with friends, and enjoy the nature of LUREC!

Cost: $25 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.) 

Register for CLC Retreat!

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

CLC Retreat 2024

March 15-17, 2024

Transfer Retreat

Transfer Retreat is a great way to build community with other transfer students and develop ways of putting down roots at Loyola. We focus on the theme of “find your way, find your home” and honor the unique journey each individual has taken to arrive at Loyola.

Cost: $25 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

Register for Transfer Retreat!

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Retreat Dates 2023-2024

     September 23-24, 2023

LEAF Retreat 

The Loyola Eco-spirituality Adventure Fall Retreat is a retreat for nature lovers, hikers, and anyone who loves encountering the Divine in the outdoors. In addition to talks from student leaders and small group reflections, retreatants will spend the weekend participating in various outdoor activities – including a 6+ mile hike along the Praire Trail in McHenry County, engage in reflection out in nature, and build community with other students. Because of limited space, the retreat will first be opened to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. If space is still available after September 1st, first year students will be eligible to apply.

Cost: $50 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.) We will gather on the Friday night the retreat departs at 5 pm on the Lakeshore Campus and return to the LSC by 3 pm on Sunday.

Registration is currently full (email retreats@luc.edu to be added to the waitlist)

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request

LEAF Retreat Date 2023

September 15-17th (Priority Registration Deadline Sept. 5th)

Busy Student Retreat

Dates: TBD

Recharge your prayer life during Lent with this on-campus retreat! The Busy Student Retreat pairs students with a spiritual director to help them find ways to deepen their relationship with God and find intentional time for personal prayer during Lent. This retreat is open to both Loyola undergraduate and graduate students, and invites participants to commit to praying on their own three times a week for 30 minutes and meet with a director once a week for 30 minutes.

Preached Silent Retreat

Preached Silent Retreat is a weekend-long retreat that utilizes silence, prayer services, and talks by Campus Ministers to help students connect to God and their individual prayer lives. This retreat gathers the group several times to provide prayer suggestions and themes. This is a small retreat – there are limited spots, and registration is first come, first serve. 

Cost: $50 (includes all meals, snacks, transportation, lodging, etc.)

Financial aid is available for all our retreats. Please click here to submit your request.

Retreat Dates for 2023-2024

We will not be offering a Preached Silent Retreat in 2023-2024, but hope to have one in the 2024-2025 school year.