About Alternative Breaks

Go all in with Alternative Breaks! The CU Alternative Breaks (AB) program sends teams of college students to engage in meaningful service during their breaks from school. This program provides students with the opportunity to explore the United States while making a difference through service, reflecting upon their experience and creating long-lasting connections with others. We hope you’ll be a part of this experience!

Alternative Breaks Interest Form

Basic Facts:

  • Each Alternative Breaks program is led by two student Site Leaders and has 10 participants.
    • All full-time undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to participate in or lead any part of the CU Alternative Breaks program.
  • Alternative Breaks include Weekend Break Programs, Spring Break Programs and the First-Year Service Experience.
  • The cost for each Alternative Breaks program is all-inclusive and includes transportation, food, lodging and community partner fees.
  • Alternative Breaks programs are drug-, tobacco- and alcohol-free.
  • All Alternative Breaks programs travel to and from their destination in a 12-passenger van.
  • All Alternative Breaks programs adhere to the 8 Components of a Quality Alternative Break and the Active Citizen Continuum.

The CU Alternative Breaks program is a proud member of Break Away: the Alternative Break Connection Inc., a non-profit organization that supports the development of quality alternative break programs.