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 the Emmett Till Pilgrimage. 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. They can be reached at civilrights.immersion@up.edu.
COST: The suggested participant contribution for the Civl Rights Immersion ranges from $10 to $900. While we do expect each participant to contribute some amount, we are committed to ensuring that finances are never a barrier to participation. For more information about cost, please see here.
