Your TREK fees cover the cost of food, lodging, transportation, group gear usage, watercraft rental, instruction, a t-shirt, and administrative costs necessary to run the program. Depending on the gear required for your trip, you may need to purchase additional personal equipment to attend your trip (sleeping bag, hiking boots, etc.), which may incur additional expenses for trip attendees.
TREK 2025 Costs
| Adventure TREK 2025 (All Trips) | Service TREK 2025 (All Trips) |
|---|---|
| $1050 | $1000 |
Financial support can be requested during the lottery process, and participants will be given an individualized price prior to committing to the program.
Paying for TREK
Payment for your TREK trip is expected at the time of registration. We will not be taking payment during our initial lottery process. Once you recieve word that you were picked through the lottery, you must complete a full registration form, including payment for your trip, to accept your offer. Our system allows payment via credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express)as well as payment via bank account.
Please note that there may be processing fees that will vary based on payment method. These fees will be shown during registration in the payment section of the form. In general, using a credit card will result in a higher processing fee.
If you require financial support to participate in TREK, you will be able to indicate this on your lottery form. Should you receive support, we will let you know before registration, so you can make an informed decision about the cost of the program.
Additional Costs
It should be noted that group gear and technical equipment are covered in the cost of your TREK program (tents, stoves, canoes, personal floatation devices…etc) - but individual gear is not (sleeping bags, clothing…etc).
Due to the number of TREK participants, TREKkies must provide their own personal equipment. We encourage you to view the packing list for the trip(s) you are interested in and be aware of the "must have" items you'll need to be safe and comfortable during TREK.
On a first come first served basis, limited gear is available to borrow from the Department of Student Life at no cost. Priority is given to students receiving financial support to attend TREK. If you are not receiving financial support for TREK, you may still request rental equipment, but know that supplies are limited.
Please Note: Students must have proper equipment when they arrive at TREK check-in. TREK Leaders will review your packs upon arrival and any missing items will have to be purchased from local retailers prior to departure for your trip. Purchasing listed items at home will avoid additional expense and stress of trying to obtain these items in the limited time available before trips depart.
Financial Support
During the lottery process, all students will be given the opportunity to request a reduced program fee. Requesting financial support will have no bearing on your acceptance to TREK. We may reach out via email if we need additional information.
The Department of Student Life partners with the Office of Student Financial Services to offer as much support as possible. We will include information on financial assistance packages when you are informed of your trip placement, so that you can make a well-informed decision about the cost of TREK. Packages may range from 25% to 100% fee reduction.
Cancellation Policy (2025)
You can cancel your TREK registration by completing the form linked in your registration email.
Cancellation timeline:
Prior to May 30, 2025
Fully Refunded
May 30 - July 1, 2025
50% Refunded
After July 1, 2025
At this time we are unable to add participants to trips and as such we will not be able to issue any refund. And, we recognize certain situations warrant further consideration. Any refund will be at the discretion of Student Life Staff.
All cancelled registrations made by credit card will be refunded less a 5% processing fee.