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ASI Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
ASI Cougar Pantry Hours:
Monday-Tuesday: 10:00am - 6:30pm
Wednesday-Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: Closed
Alternative Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is an opportunity for CSUSM students volunteer their week of Spring Break to work with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. During this week, students travel to a location outside of San Diego County and help with various duties where needed. These students also take part in numerous excursions to explore the area in which they are visiting. This trip is substance free, adding to the "alternative" part of Spring Break.
The Alternative Spring Break program was established in the Spring of 2003 by Lawrence Bolton, a Professional Staff member at the time. He recommended the program after being inspired by similar initiatives at other 23 California State University colleges. The inaugural program involved volunteer work in San Francisco's Tenderloin district, where participants provided meals for those facing housing insecurity
ASB Info Sessions:
Tuesday, September 29th (USU 3700)
Wednesday, September 30th ASI conference room (USU 3700)
Student Experiences:
ASB is one of the most impacting experiences that I've come across throughout my three years here at CSUSM. If you enjoy volunteering and doing good for the world around you, and the people, then you'll love ASB! -Hannah Hawker, Junior
If you're looking to give back to the community in a unique way, ASB is an option for you then as you feel great about what you've done and knowing you have helped a family who can't own a home own one and a beautiful one at that. -Steven Aguilar, Freshman
ASB is the best way to spend spring break. Being able to help people in need is one
of the most amazing feelings and ASB does that in a fun and memorable way. When we
were not working, we were explore Washington D.C. and making strong friendships. Going
on Alternative Spring Break is an opportunity you don't want to miss! -Veronique Fisher,
Sophomore
2027 Location - Boston, Massachusetts
Guidelines
Interested to learn more about our operations of ASI's Alternative Spring Break work
and how we make it happen? Click below!
Click here to view our Guidelines
Volunteer Application
Applications are now open and close October 20th at 11:45pm.
Apply Today
Additional Application Information
Applicants who are chosen will be required to make a $150 deposit to reserve their spot. (Does not include Eventbrite fees)
In order to qualify for an interview, the applicant must have a cumulative and semester GPA of a 2.0 or higher and be in good standing with the CSUSM Dean of Students office
Past Trips
Living Lands and Waters
- 2016 – Memphis, TN
Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge
- 2026 - Tacoma, WA
- 2025 - Loveland, CO
- 2024 - Bel Air, MD
- Photos
- 2023 - Tacoma, WA
- 2020 - Vail, CO - Cancelled
- 2019 - Tacoma, WA
- 2018 - New Castle County, DE
- 2017 - Tacoma, WA
- 2015 – Oklahoma City, OK
- 2014 – Washington, D.C.
- 2013 – Washington, D.C.
- 2012 – Washington, D.C.
- 2011 – Washington, D.C.
- 2010 – New Orleans, LA
- 2009 – Cleveland, OH
- 2008 – New Orleans, LA
- 2007 – New Orleans, LA
- 2006 – Oakland, CA
GLIDE Organization
- 2005 – San Francisco, CA
- 2004 – San Francisco, CA