The First Year Get Away welcomes first year students of all faith backgrounds and experiences to discover connections to new classmates, upper class student leaders, and to explore belief and identity through prayer and conversation with one another.

Peer leaders share reflections and facilitate small-group conversations on topics related to transition and finding a place of welcome at Chestnut Hill College. This retreat takes place at St. Mary by the Sea Retreat House, a sponsored work of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, in Cape May Point, New Jersey each fall semester. This year's retreat is September 14, 15 and 16, 2018.