Community Engagement: Service Immersion in Colombia/Uniminuto
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The SHU delegation supports the Fundación Laudes mission to provide educational enrichment activities for the children of Colombia. SHU students also have the opportunity to connect with the Casa Taller and the Jardín Infantil Salamandra (Salamandra Children's Garden), where they develop and play activities with children, adults and seniors from the Bella neighborhood.
Dates & Deadlines
| Term | Year | Application Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Break | 2026 | October 26, 2025 | October 28, 2025 | February 28, 2026 | March 7, 2026 |
Program Orientation & Preparation Meetings
There will be two mandatory orientation meetings (dates TBD). Student leaders may organize additional group meetings to discuss fundraising.
Program Description
All participants in the program are required to take the 1-credit course (at no additional tuition cost) in the spring 2026 semester.
There will be two mandatory orientation meetings.
Student leaders may organize additional group meetings to discuss fundraising, etc.
Total cost per student is $2,000. This includes airfare, housing, transportation to/from SHU, all transportation in Colombia, and the majority of meals. The only meals that are not covered by SHU are those meals in the airport traveling to/from Colombia.
Payment Due Dates
- First payment of $1,000 (not refundable): November 7, 2025
- Second payment of $1,000: January 16, 2026
All checks should be made payable to “Sacred Heart University.”
There will be no deadline extensions for these payments. All students are responsible for their own program fees. Fundraising is encouraged, both on an individual and group basis. However, each student is responsible for handing in their own individual payments on the dates above. Late payments will jeopardize a student’s participation in the program.
Arlete Perez Paez
Assistant Director of Community Engagement
Academic Center HC 109
203-396-8421
perezpaeza@sacredheart.edu
Spring Break 2026
- Departure: February 28, 2026
- Return: March 7, 2026