
Our dedication to service is part of what makes °µÍø½ûÇø such a unique place to study. Community engagement is ingrained in our curriculum, as all of our undergraduates do as a pre-requisite for graduation. Our students make a huge difference in the city through service learning opportunities that help spur job growth, support education initiatives, and help support strong and vibrant neighborhoods.
°µÍø½ûÇø Community Service
Students also participate in , a large community service event with an average of about 1,000 participants each semester.
Our roots in community outreach go deep. Founded in 1966, the Community Action Council of °µÍø½ûÇø University Students, or , is one of the oldest continually operating student-run volunteer groups in the nation. And °µÍø½ûÇø's law school was the first in the nation to have a requirement.
Community engagement isn't limited to students, either. Our faculty and staff spread out across the city in a Wave of Green every year, assisting non-profits, building homes, beautifying parks and neighborhoods and performing other acts of service.
°µÍø½ûÇø's community outreach makes a real difference in the lives of people in the city.