Transform a Student's Life Through a Retreat
Every semester, students can step away from the noise of campus life to encounter Christ in a powerful way. Your gift makes these life-changing retreat experiences possible.
Why Retreats Matter
In the midst of academic pressure, social challenges, and the search for purpose, college students need a break from their college life to stop and to hear God's voice. Newman Center retreats provide that space, offering students the chance to grow in friendship with Jesus, discover their vocation, and return to campus refreshed, rejuvenated, and re-energized to live their faith with Christian zeal.
Through talks, friendship, and prayer, students experience renewal, self-discovery, and a deeper relationship with God. These aren't just weekends away. They're pivotal moments that shape the trajectory of young lives.
Retreats We Offer
Freshmen Retreat
Starting college is one of life's biggest transitions. Our Freshmen Retreat offers new students a welcoming space to navigate this change with faith and friendship. This fall weekend helps freshmen build community with their peers, discover support in their new campus home, and ground themselves in Christ as they begin this exciting chapter. Through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and prayer, students form lasting friendships and find their place in the Newman community, setting a strong foundation for their college journey.
When: Join us for our Freshman Experience on Sunday, August 30, 2026! We're looking forward to this year's retreat. Retreat will be from 3-6pm and it’s FREE. Register here: https://asucatholic.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/83/responses/new
Sun Devil Awakening Retreat
This year’s Awakening retreat will be held September 24-27 in Payson. The weekend begins late Friday afternoon and concludes Sunday with the source and summit of the Catholic faith, the celebration of Holy Mass. All college students, regardless of religious affiliation, are invited to attend.
Location: Tonto Rim Christian Camp
Cost: $75 includes 5 meals, lodging and materials. Transportation: Carpool with a friend. You are responsible for your own transportation. Email parpcdrp@gmail.com if you need a ride!
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
Sign Up Here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/asrcnct/event/asar2c/
Spring 2027 Retreats (Registrations Will Become Available Late Fall)
Women’s Retreat will be hosted by the Sisters of Life. Save the date. It will take place on February 19-21.
Men’s Retreat will be hosted by ASU Catholic, FOCUS and SPO. It will take place on March 19-21, 2027.
Women’s Retreat hosted by ASU Catholic, FOCUS and SPO. It will take place on March 19-21, 2027.
Greek Retreat hosted by FOCUS. TBD.
Make It Possible
Your donation in support of our retreats helps bridge the gap between what students can afford and the true cost of these retreats.
We keep student registration fees low to ensure everyone can participate, but the actual expenses for transportation, lodging, meals, and materials far exceed what we charge. Your generosity covers the difference, making these transformative experiences accessible to all students, regardless of their financial situation.
When you give, you're not just funding a weekend away. You're investing in moments of encounter that redirect lives, deepen faith, and build the leaders our Church and world desperately need.
Will you help make retreat possible for a student today?
Experience Our Past Retreats
Did you go to a retreat in the past and want to re-live it? Maybe you just want to see some of the photos from the retreat. Or, maybe you are trying to decide if you want to attend the next retreat and want to get a feel for them.