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SEEK 2026: To the Heights (January 1-5, 2026)

What is SEEK?

Each year over Christmas break, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students
(FOCUS) hosts a national conference called SEEK that brings together thousands of
college students to hear from top Catholic speakers and spend time in prayer and
fellowship, and Notre Dame Campus Ministry coordinates a group to attend! SEEK is
targeted at any college student at any level of faith engagement or practice, and
encourages all to take the next step in faith. Attending SEEK with Notre Dame Campus
Ministry is open to undergraduate and graduate students from Notre Dame, Saint
Mary’s College, and Holy Cross College. SEEK 2026 will take place January 1-5, 2026 in Columbus, OH.

Who will be speaking?

Many of the top Catholic speakers of our day will be at SEEK. Check out the SEEK
website for the full roster of speakers.

Dates and Location:

Thursday - Monday, Jan. 1-5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (NOTE: SEEK 2026 will be hosted in three locations simultaneously this year, including Fort Worth, TX, and Denver, CO, as well as Columbus, OH. Given our location in Indiana, Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s, and Holy Cross have been asked to attend the Columbus location.)

Costs:

For up to date information regarding registration costs, please visit the SEEK website.
Early-bird pricing for the conference is currently $545 for a non-FOCUS campus,
which lasts through Wednesday, Oct. 29 before prices increase. Registration includes:

  • Entrance to all conference sessions and keynotes

  • Lunch for each full day of the conference

  • Opportunities for Mass, the Sacraments, and Adoration with fellow attendees

  • Opportunities to explore unique service / vocational opportunities presented by sponsors

  • All evening concerts and entertainment

  • Access to exclusive resources and materials, including the SEEK app

Lodging, transportation to / from Columbus, and any other incidental expenses are not
included in the price, and are the responsibility of each registrant.

Funding the cost of attendance:

Attending SEEK comes with a price, but we are confident that funding the cost of
attendance is possible for any student on any budget who possesses the will to make it
happen. In previous years, conference participants have found it helpful to apply for
grants and/or fundraise to help offset all or part of their costs associated with attending,
including costs related to transportation and housing. Many students start by reaching
out to those they know right here in the tri-campus community, including the centers,
institutes, academic departments, or clubs with which they are already involved.
Beyond those contacts, many also choose to reach out to family and friends back at
home, especially people who might otherwise be unable to attend SEEK themselves.
Some give by going, others go by giving.

How do I register?

Please register for SEEK using the SEEK website (https://seek.focus.org). To take
advantage of any upcoming grants or discounts, we encourage you to pay only the
required minimum down payment ($25) when you register, which will also lock in the
early bird pricing available through Wednesday, Oct. 29. Please be sure to take note of
the cancellation policy and other FAQs before registering.

Want to learn more about attending SEEK with Notre Dame Campus Ministry?

Come to our Info Session on Thursday, October 2, 7:00 p.m., in Coleman-Morse 330.
We’ll discuss our group plan to attend as well as ideas for fundraising and grants for
which you can apply.

Contact

  • Brett Perkins, Assistant Director for Evangelization & Religious Education, brett.perkins@nd.edu +1 574-631-3250