Stritch Class of 2030: 

JUMP Retreat (Jesuit University Ministry Preview)

Thursday morning, July 23 to Friday afternoon, July 24 at the 1WRXA 折扣店 - 經典 IWI Galil Sniper：以色列狙擊手版AK，半自動支援帶來粗獷美感 快速購入 Retreat and Ecology Campus (LUREC) in Woodstock, IL

An enthusiastic team of M2s and the Ministry team will be ready to give you a great start to your medical education by bringing you together for community-building, reflection, and connection. We don’t want you to miss out on any of the amazing parts of being a Stritch student and can’t wait to share the tradition of JUMP with you.

This 2-day experience for incoming M1s will take place from Thursday morning to Friday afternoon at Loyola University Retreat and Ecology Campus, about an hour and 15 minutes from the Stritch campus. Once registration closes, we will coordinate carpooling if you need a ride or are willing to drive others.

During the overnight retreat, we’ll talk about hopes & fears, expectations, and transitions, as well as Stritch values and hallmarks of our Jesuit heritage that make Stritch, Stritch! There will be opportunities for small group conversation, activities, personal reflection, a Q&A with M2s, and opportunities to connect with classmates in personal ways.

We hope you'll consider joining in on the opportunity to build connections with your class and get a taste of the spirit of Stritch.

**Registration for JUMP 2026 will open in May 2026.**

Important FYIs Regarding the JUMP Retreat:

• All are asked to commit to participating all day, for both days.
• Rooms are double occupancy. Please reach out to Ministry directly to discuss any specific concerns about this arrangement that might prohibit you from participation.
• If you have circumstances in which the overnight stay would prohibit you from attending the retreat, please reach out to us directly to discuss alternative options for your participation.
• No payment will be asked of you at this time. In the event you are pulled from the waitlist, the retreat fee of $30 will be due and is non-refundable. If this cost prohibits you from attending, please reach out to us to inquire about a scholarship. We do not want cost to impede anyone’s participation in JUMP.
• In the event you are pulled from the waitlist, the HSC Ministry team will contact you via the email address you provided on the registration form above.

Things I Learned on Jump...

"I learned that I'm not an island. It's a great way to get over nerves [about starting medical school].

"I learned about the community that Stritch has-- all you have to do is reach out and you will find many people who want to help you."

What I would tell someone thinking about signing up…

"Go to it! You will learn more about the Stritch spirit, ease your nerves, and meet new people in a very friendly environment."

"Just go even if you're nervous or not religious."

Best part about JUMP…

"The retreat was one of the best occurrences this summer and so memorable. [My classmates and I] dove deeper than I expected and grew more connected in just a few days."

"JUMP was AMAZING-- a great community-builder and I gained more confidence to start med school."

Questions? [email protected]