The 13th annual Howard University Day of Service (HUDOS) will take place August 15, 2025. Modeled after the university's nationally recognized Howard University Alternative Spring Break (HUASB) program, HUDOS introduces service-learning to incoming students as they get acclimated to the University and DC community.

Incoming students as well as continuing Howard University students, faculty, staff, and administrators will serve across the Washington DC metropolitan area, embracing the Howard University motto of “Truth and Service.”

HUDOS 2025 will focus on community building through seven service-learning initiatives addressing: educational disparities, environmental injustices, food and housing insecurities, health disparities, poverty,and violence. This service-learning experience allows Howard University students to discover and learn about the power of ethical leadership and civic responsibility.

IMPORTANT: Before starting the HUDOS participant sign-up process, gather all necessary documents. Remember, sign-up registration cannot be saved.

Please ensure you have the following before starting the application: 

1. Insurance Card     

Please direct all questions or concerns to: hudayofservice@gmail.com

 

For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby give Howard University and its licensees, designees and assignees (collectively "Howard"), the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to photograph, film, videotape, record and/or portray my name, voice, portrayal, actions and/or likeness in connection with Howard's project and/or series currently entitled "Howard University Day of Service 2025" and to use the results and proceeds thereof (collectively the "Material") as follows:

a. To copyright the Material in Howard 's own name or in any other name (the Material shall be considered a "work made for hire");

To use, incorporate, broadcast, distribute, re-use, publish, re-publish, alter and/or edit the Material and/or my name, likeness, voice and portrayal in whole or in part, severally or in conjunction with other material (including in the main or end titles)for any purpose and in any manner whatsoever as Howard so chooses in any and all media, now known or hereafter devised, in any and all versions, throughout the universe and in perpetuity, as well as for promotion, merchandising, publicity and advertising. Howard has no obligation to use the Material, my name, voice or likeness.

understand that all rights in and to the Material, including the negatives, out-takes, sounds and the images contained therein, shall be Howard 's sole and absolute property.

I represent and warrant that I have the right to grant Howard the above-mentioned rights without obtaining the permission of, or making any payments to, any third party or entity. This authorization and release shall insure to the benefit of the legal representatives, licensees and assigns of Howard. I hereby release you from, and covenant not to sue you for, any claim or cause of action, whether known or unknown, for libel, slander, invasion of right of privacy, publicity or personality, or any other claim or cause of action, based upon or relating to the use of the Material or the exercise of any of the rights referred to herein. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Howard and any person claiming under Howard, and the officers, directors, shareholders and employees thereof, from and against any liabilities, losses, claims, demands, costs (including without limitation attorneys' fees) and expenses arising in connection with any breach or alleged breach by me of any of the above representations, warranties or agreement hereunder.

I acknowledge that, in the event of any breach by Howard or any third party, the damage, if any, caused me thereby will not be irreparable or otherwise sufficient to entitle me to seek injunctive or other equitable relief. My rights and remedies in such event will be strictly limited to the right, if any, to recover damages in an action at law, and I will have neither the right to rescind or terminate this agreement or any of Howard's rights hereunder, nor the right to enjoin the production, exhibition, or other exploitation of the Project or any subsidiary or allied rights with respect thereto. This release constitutes our entire understanding and agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and cannot be amended except by a written instrument signed by the parties hereto. This release will insure to the benefit of and will be binding upon our respective affiliates, successors, licensees, assigns, heirs and representatives. This release will be governed by the internal laws of the District of Columbia applicable to contracts wholly negotiated, executed and performed therein.

1. General Release: Participant understands and acknowledges that participation in the Event is entirely voluntary and that any activity, such as the Event involves some element of risk, including the travel to and from the Event. Participant shall not attempt to hold Howard University, its trustees, officers, employees, faculty members, or agents or any other person or entity involved with conducting the Event financially responsible or otherwise liable for any personal injury or death, or for the loss of or damage to any personal property arising out of, during, or in connection with the Event or Participant’s participation therein, including but not limited to any injuries or death resulting from the rendering of emergency medical procedures or treatment, if any, pursuant to paragraph 4 below.

It is my express intent that this Covenant Not to Sue and Agreement to Hold Harmless shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if I am deceased, and shall be governed by the laws of the District of Columbia.

2. Event Changes, Cancellation or Termination: Participant understands and acknowledges that the University reserves the right to make cancellations, changes, or substitutions as it may deem necessary. Should the University cancel the Event for any reason, at its sole discretion, full refunds of Event fees (if any) will be made to those having paid such fees in accordance with current published University policies.

3. Insurance Coverage: The undersigned acknowledges that the University requires that all participants be covered by appropriate accident and health insurance and that Participants be financially responsible for any and all such expenses. By signing this form Participant represents and warrants that Participant is in compliance with this insurance requirement. Participant further acknowledges that the University recommends that Participants insure any personal property that will be brought, stored, or used on any property of the University.

4. Medical Treatment: Participant acknowledges that while Participant is participating in the Event, an emergency may develop that necessitates medical care, hospitalization, or surgery. The University assumes no responsibility for providing or arranging for such medical treatment. However, should the University undertake to provide or arrange for such treatment it will, to the extent it deems practicable, attempt to contact the person designated below, prior authorizing or arranging for such treatment. What is practicable may vary depending upon the nature of the emergency. Therefore, the undersigned authorizes the University, through any of its employees or agents, to secure any necessary emergency medical treatment on behalf of and at the expense of the Participant, including the administration of anesthesia and surgery. The undersigned acknowledges that such treatment shall be solely at Participant’s expense and the undersigned agrees to reimburse the University for any expenses which it may incur on account of Participant’s injury or treatment.

5. Overseas Medical Treatment: Participant is on notice that not all health insurance plans cover treatment and procedures outside of the United States of America. In the event that the Event includes foreign travel and Participant’s health insurance plan does not cover treatment outside of the USA, Participant should forego the Event. In any event, all liability for any decision to participate in the Event without an adequate health insurance plan rests with Participant.

6. Voluntary or Involuntary Withdrawal or Dismissal: The undersigned acknowledges that all Participants are subject to University regulations, Event guidelines, and laws of the local jurisdiction. In the event of a violation of these or behavior deemed by the University to be detrimental to the interests of the University, other Participants, or the Event, the University, through its agents conducting the Event, shall have the right at its sole discretion to dismiss the Participant from the Event. Such a decision to dismiss shall be final.

Participant agrees to pay for all costs arising out of Participant's voluntary or involuntary withdrawal from the Event prior to its completion for whatever reason, including withdrawal caused by illness or disciplinary action, as set forth above. Participants shall not assert claims for or hold the University, its trustees, employees, officers, faculty, or agents or others involved in conducting the Event responsible for any costs or losses resulting from said Participant's participation or withdrawal.

7. Pledge: Participant hereby agrees to comply fully with the rules of the University and directions by its administrators or agents. Participant further agrees that the University has the right to enforce its standards of conduct and that should Participant fail to comply with them, the University has the right to terminate the Participation in the Event with no refund of money paid, if any. Participant further agrees that the policies of the University may be applied to the Participant and that the University shall have the right to exercise the policies of the University.