Civic Engagement at Cornell College
Service learning at Cornell College
Cornellians are changemakers. During your studies, you’ll be able to connect with your community through service learning. Collaborate with your peers to help others during volunteer opportunities. Develop hands-on skills. Get real-world experience you can put on your resume.
Through civic engagement and taking an active role in the community, you’ll achieve a better understanding of the world around you—and of yourself.
KateLynn Hohman ’18
Pursue a civic engagement minor
Want to earn credit toward a minor while helping others? This minor aligns a passion for improving the world around you with distinctive coursework and firsthand experiential learning. Plus, it complements any major. Through civic engagement, you’ll make an impact in peoples' lives and in your own. Discover how you can take action with this innovative minor.
of business leaders believe volunteering expands your skill set
of students believe service learning developed their critical thinking
of business leaders are more likely to hire a candidate with volunteer experience
Explore service programs
Get to know some of the service programs offered at Cornell. Want to see the world? Embark on a Cornell Alternative Break and participate in intensive projects abroad. Interested in fostering kids’ self-image and personal growth? Be a mentor to a child through Cornell’s Success Lab. There are plenty of ways to get involved and contribute to your community!
Civic Engagement News
We are committed to connecting Cornellians with one another, the community, and to a better understanding of themselves and others through civic engagement and service learning opportunities.