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*New Application Procedure for All Alternative Break Trip Experiences*

Step #1: Submit your application by the deadline.

Submit your application to participate in an Alternative Break experience by 11:59 p.m. on the dates outlined below. On the application, you have the option to indicate your top two (2) trip experience preferences. Your application will be considered for both trip preferences.

• Alternative Spring Break: Monday, February 10, 2020 
• Alternative Summer Break: Monday, March 16, 2020

Step #2: Alternative Break reviews your application.

Alternative Break program reviews applications. Students are notified by email, no later than the Monday following the deadline date if they are or are not selected for their trip preference(s).

• If you applied for Alternative Spring Break, you will be notified by 11:59 p.m. on Wedneday, Februaury 12, 2020 of your application status (accepted/not accepted/waitlist).
• If you applied for Alternative Summer Break, you will be notified by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday March 18, 2020 of your application status (accepted/not accepted/waitlist).

Step #3: If selected, submit your deposit payment.

If you are accepted to participate in an Alternative Break trip experience, you have seven (7) days from the application deadline to submit a deposit payment to confirm your participation (credit, cash, or check). A link to make an online credit card transaction will be emailed to the one you provided in your application. Cash or check payments can be dropped off to South Wing 130, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. If you fail to submit a deposit payment by the trip-specific deadline below, your spot will be offered to a student on the waiting list.  Students experiencing financial difficulties or other extenuating circumstances, but who are committed to participating, are asked to speak directly with Aurora Schunk, Assistant Director.  

Deposit payment deadlines are the following dates:

• Alternative Spring Break: Sunday, February 16, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. 
• Alternative Summer Break: Sunday, March 22, 2020 by 11:59 p.m. 

If you have questions about this process please email, call 716-878-3919, or stop by South Wing 130