We have the best Leaders! - Find out what it takes to be become a TREK Leader 

Plan, Prep, and Pack - Once you've registered, learn about what's next.

Other Early Experiences - Explore other opportunities to jumpstart your UVM journey.

Sponsored by the Department of Student Life’s Outdoor and Civic Engagement Programs, TREK offers new UVM students experiential learning opportunities that promote self-discovery and connection to future classmates - just before the start of the academic year. TREK is divided into two themed programs that cater to student  interests: Wilderness and Service - each with specific trips which students can register for. We also offer identity-specific trips.

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At its core, TREK's goal is to connect incoming first-year students with each other and upperclass students through a shared love of service and the outdoors. We know that historically these types of programs have been designed for temporarily able-bodied people and athletic body types. We intentionally design a variety of trip types and difficulties so that the TREK program can be accessible to the widest range of body size, previous experience, physical ability and required accommodations.  Within each trip description we are explicit about the physical challenges present on each trip to help you understand if you’ll want to ask for an accommodation.

Students with any type of disability are encouraged to apply and participate in all TREK programs. We will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations, in consultation with the UVM Student Accessibility Services.