Discover Summit

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Get ready to blaze your own trail with a new set of friends who—like you—are still discovering which major is the best fit for them. At this retreat, you will get to engage in lively, meaningful sessions and explore a bit of the beautiful natural area around campus.

There are limited spaces for this event. Spots fill up quickly, so we encourage you to register now.

Discover Summit logo and backpack

Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026

4:30 p.m.	Check-In & Meet Your Trail Family Meet the small group you will take this journey with.
4:45 p.m.	The Compass or the GPS How do you build a sandwich, and what does that have to do with your future? Enjoy a bite to eat and take your first assessments.
5:30 p.m.	Depart for DeGray Lake
5:45 p.m.	The Shortcut or the Scenic Route How do you make friends, and what does that have to do with your decisions? Get to know your trail family members in this game session.
6:45 p.m.	Sunset Cruise
8 p.m.	The Bridge or the Barrier How do you approach trail mix, and what does that have to do with your success? Take and discuss your next assessments in this trail mixer.
8:45 p.m.	The Journey or the Destination How do you make a gift for someone you don’t know, and what does that have to do with your life? Take a moment to serve as we wrap up Summit.
9:15 p.m.	The Descent
9:30 p.m.	Arrive Hampton Inn, Caddo Valley

This is not a hiking event. Sessions are just thematically named with hiker jargon. Check out more fun terms.

Some activities or times may change slightly before the event.

This event is for current Ouachita applicants and students. (Guests may join us for dinner and utilize the accommodations, just indicate it in your registration form.)
Please dress comfortably for being outside in September and make sure to wear shoes (or boots) made for walking!
Turn Summit and Tiger Day into a weekend of fun by checking out some more of the area.