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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.


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.