Registration

ASB Overview

The Alternative Spring Break program is a service immersion experience and leadership development opportunity that allows students to engage with others through service. Prior to departure, each participant takes part in team activities and meetings beginning in January in order to build group cohesion. For a minimal fee, participants travel and serve with other students under the supervision of a UT Dallas staff member.

Each trip focuses on an identified social issue and will vary in lodging, service projects and team activities. While there will be some recreational activities included in the agenda, the primary focus of the ASB program is service. Participants perform approximately 50 hours of community service during an ASB trip.

Once the team has returned from the service trip, participants reflect upon their service and share experiences at the ASB Reflection Reception. This final event serves as the capstone of the ASB program.

Policies

Trips are alcohol and drug-free. Participants are expected to abide by the University’s discipline and conduct policies.

Participants must travel and stay with their group for the duration of the trip.
All trips require full payment at time of registration.
Once registered, participants may not switch trips.
Payments may be refundable. See the Cancellation and Refund Policy below.
Participants are required to attend a Pre-Trip Orientation before departure.

How to Register

Registration for Alternative Spring Break (ASB) will open at noon on Wednesday, December 4th. Spots are limited and fill on a first-come, first-served basis. You may not purchase multiple trips or switch trips once registered. Payment is due at the time of registration and reserves your spot on a trip.

Payment

ASB fees vary per trip and range from $50-$750. Fees covers transportation, lodging and three basic meals per day for the week.

Payment for all trips is due upon trip registration. The only method of payment is online via debit/credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express).

Upon confirmation of an air travel trip, the OSV will plan with the university travel agency to book plane tickets for the group on the same flight.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Please ensure that you can commit to the ASB program before registering. Refunds are subject to the policy below, regardless of the circumstance in which you are cancelling your participation.

Air Travel Trips: No refunds are permitted. Airplane tickets will be booked under each individual’s name and are non-refundable and non-transferable. If canceled, additional fees may occur.

Van Trips: Only a partial refund may be available for van trips. If a student withdraws from an ASB van trip, refunds will be determined by the date in which the student cancels their participation.

50% refund for cancellation made before Jan. 15.
0% (no refund) if cancellation occurs after Jan. 15.

COVID-19

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, OSV and our partner organizations are taking necessary steps to ensure safe ASB activities. All trips are subject to change based on COVID-19. If trips are ultimately canceled, refunds will be issued to participants.

Some community partners may require proof of vaccination, negative COVID tests, face coverings and/or daily COVID screenings. While this may differ from UTD policy, please understand participants must adhere to the policies of the organization where they are serving.