Civil Rights Immersion

WHEN: Early Summer 2026, May 5th-15th

WHERE: Southern United States, possibly including Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee

WHAT: Students walk the path of the Civil Rights movement and learn about contemporary issues of racism and classism in the South. Visit major Civil Rights sites and museums and learn from people involved with the Civil Rights movement. Also, connect with and learn from people addressing racial justice today and its intersections with education, criminal justice, voter suppression and more. Other experiences may include a tour of Medgar Evers' home, a conversation with the Birmingham Mayor's office and a visit the Lower Ninth Ward in New Orleans. Read student reflections from previous participants on our Civil Rights Immersion blog.

WHO: The Immersion Coordinators for the 2026 Civil Rights Immersion are Benji Barrero and Jess Arevalo Ontiveros. You can read more about them here.

COST: The student fee for the Civil Rights Immersion is $900. The Moreau Center is committed to ensuring that finances are not a barrier for any student wishing to participate. After applying you will be given the option to fill out a Financial Aid Request Form. For more information, see our FAQs.