The Search Retreat leaders are compensated for a designated academic quarter. For Frosh Overnight, students must be at least a third-quarter freshman and must apply in spring for fall. For the Search Retreat, students must have attended one prior retreat and must speak with Campus Ministry about the detailed application process. For the Senior Retreat, students must be a senior and apply in winter for the spring. They also conduct walk-in career counseling appointments for undergraduate students.
Students gain presentation skills, writing skills, and counseling skills.
They acquire experience and skill development in program design, development, implementation, and evaluation. An increased understanding of the career development process is also achieved. Students can gain job and internship search skills, participate in employer relations, and develop networking skills. Compensation is given accordingly. The deadline for applying is the beginning of spring quarter.