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  • Locations: Don Juan, Dominican Republic; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
  • Program Terms: Winter break
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: Rochester applicants only
  • Dates / Deadlines
Program Description:
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Engineers Without Borders  -  University of Rochester (EWB-UR) is a student-run non-profit organization dedicated to bettering the global community through providing sustainable solutions to infrastructure and engineering problems in developing and disadvantaged areas, as well as providing community outreach and raising awareness in the process. 

Founded in 2009, EWB-UR acts as an official branch of Engineers Without Borders- USA, a global organization with over 250 active chapters. 

MISSION STATEMENT

The University of Rochester Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB-UR) seeks to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life through the design and implementation of sustainable engineering projects. We provide an environment for students to apply their academic skills to real world problems in an internationally responsible and globally beneficial way. Our vision is a world in which all communities have the capacity to meet their basic human needs.

To find out more information, look around this site or come to a meeting. If you have questions, contact us at UREngineersWithoutBorders@gmail.com.

Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter break 2024-2025 12/20/2024 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline. Application deadlines can change. It is your responsibility to confirm the application deadline with the program sponsor or overseas university to which you are applying.