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Civic Scholars

The Civic Scholars program recognizes, connects, and develops civic-minded students whose work in the community is both deep and broad. Scholars are leaders on campus and in the community and are connected to a range of causes and organizations.

Students may declare their intent to participate after the completion of their first semester and through the fall semester prior to graduation.

Become a Civic Scholar

Civic Scholars Roadmap

It will take at least a year to complete the requirements for the recognition. Steps include:

  1. Complete a service learning course, participate in community engaged research with a faculty mentor, or connect your volunteer experiences to an academic course through a reflection paper.
  2. Complete 100 hours of direct service during your time as a student.
  3. Complete 3 workshops or trainings that deepen your understanding of civic engagement.
  4. Engage in 2+ semesters of positional leadership with a civically focused student organization or 2+ semesters of a dedicated volunteer commitment with a community partner.
  5. Complete a capstone project that addresses a community identified need.