The Oaks is open to all incoming freshmen at Auburn University, Southern Union State Community College, and Tuskegee University. We also welcome any students transferring into any of these schools for the following school year.

No, the churches and ministries from the Auburn/Opelika area work together. It is a powerful first picture of the body of Christ  at Auburn, Southern Union, and Tuskegee working together to bless and minister to incoming freshmen. The umbrella ministry that supports the Oaks Retreat is All Things Ministries. You can read all things ministries mission statement and statement of beliefs here

You are not alone! Many people coming to the Oaks don't know anyone else. There will be different ways of making new friends. You will be assigned a family group with others, you will be rooming with a few others during the retreat, there are meal times, breakout sessions, and tons of fun options during the day or night. 

As of 2024 The Oaks Retreat will be held in Auburn at Robert Trent Jones!

Each session is 3 days: afternoon and night of the first day, all day on the second day, and until noon on the third.

You can either drive your own car, carpool with others who are attending, or be dropped off and picked up by someone else. 

Yes! We can arrange to have someone there to pick you up.  If you need to be picked up, email register.theoaks@gmail.com so we can make those arrangements based on when you will be arriving. 

The total cost is $180 plus a processing fee. This covers everything you need at the retreat including lodging and meals. It even covers an Oaks t-shirt! If the cost is an issue, email director.theoaks@gmail.com to discuss our scholarship options. 

Meals will be provided by the Oaks staff. If you have special dietary requirements please let us know and we will work with your special needs. 

No, beds with sheets and pillows will be provided. But if you just love your pillow or blanket you are free to bring them.