Torero Trek FAQs

Students who are accepted to participate in the Trek will be required to complete the following tasks:

1. Complete an online commitment form (link sent via email).
2. Polish and refine your resume for inclusion in a resume book that will be distributed to all participating organizations. It is recommended that you meet with a career counselor to have your resume reviewed prior to submission. You may make an appointment to meet with a career counselor through Handshake or contact the Career Development Center at careers@sandiego.edu.
3. Complete an online Pre-Trek Orientation. Link sent in follow-up.
4. Attend the entirety of the Virtual Trek.
5. Complete an evaluation survey following the end of the Trek.

The selection committee focuses primarily on the answers provided by the student to the short essay questions. We recommend that you type your answers in Microsoft Word (or another word processor) and copy/paste your answers into the application form.  Please view the Torero Trek Selection Rubric.

Students will be notified via email the week following the application deadline. If you are waitlisted, you may be offered a spot on the Trek at any time following the original notification day.

1. Complete a commitment form (link sent via email) and submit a $40 refundable deposit to the Career Development Center by the stated deadline. The deposit will be refunded at the completion of the Trek to those students that participate in the full Trek, and complete the post-survey evaluation.
2. Polish and refine your resume for inclusion in a resume book that will be distributed to all participating organizations. It is recommended that you meet with a career counselor to have your resume reviewed prior to submission. You may make an appointment to meet with a career counselor through Handshake or visit the Career Development Center during drop-in hours.
3. Attend a Pre-Trek Orientation where students will sign important Trek document and discuss the Trek itinerary, transportation, and trip guidelines.
4. Attend the entirety of the Torero Trek, including any associated networking reception.
5. Complete an evaluation survey following the completion of the Trek.

1. Complete a commitment form (link sent via email) and submit a $20 refundable deposit to the Career Development Center by the stated deadline. The deposit will be refunded at the completion of the Express Trek.
2. Complete an online orientation and sign required Express Trek documents.
3. Complete an evaluation survey following the completion of the Express Trek.