Threshold Retreat for Incoming Freshman students at UIndy

Threshold is a retreat designed for incoming freshmen and transfer students as they transition into life at the University of Indianapolis. This experience encourages students to reflect on their faith commitments and personal experiences as they begin their college journey.

Threshold Retreat is a three-day spiritual experience held each fall before classes begin. Participants are able to move into their residence hall rooms early while taking part in activities designed to deepen their faith and build meaningful friendships. Commuter students are also highly encouraged to participate and will be assigned a room during the retreat.

Each year, Threshold Retreat welcomes a vibrant community of incoming students, and many graduating seniors later share that participating in this retreat was one of the most important decisions they made during their time at UIndy. The weekend is designed to help students establish friendships and a supportive community that will encourage continued spiritual growth throughout college.

Cost: $97

The registration fee includes food, housing, and a t-shirt.

During Threshold Retreat, you will:

• Worship and pray in a variety of styles, including Contemporary, Gospel, and Contemplative traditions.
• Participate in small group sessions designed to cultivate and strengthen their relationship with God.
• Build community through meaningful conversations, group activities, and fun social experiences.
• Connect with students from all majors and Christian traditions, including Catholic, Protestant, and Non-denominational backgrounds, etc.
• Remain on campus after the retreat to spend additional time with new friends before Welcome Week begins.

Are you Transferring to UIndy?

Changing schools can be extremely challenging.  We understand that the challenges faced by our transfer students are different than freshmen.  During Threshold, you will be placed in a small group with other transfer students.  Our desire is that you will connect with others facing similar struggles, and establish a healthy foundation for your new life at UIndy.

What are students saying about Threshold retreat?

• "Threshold was a great opportunity to build new friendships and become comfortable with the campus before the chaos of Welcome Week began! Knowing that I had a core group of Christian friends right from the beginning was a blessing." –SarahAnne Pelkey
• "Attending the Threshold Retreat was the best decision I could have made as an incoming freshman. I learned so much about myself and my faith while being on the retreat, and it created the foundation for my faith to thrive while being at UIndy. On top of that, I found best friends for life that I know will support me no matter what." –Emily Hiland
• "Threshold is definitely one of my favorite memories of college so far. I met some of my best friends there, and it introduced me to lots of people on campus that share my love for God." –Austin Cripps