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.
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!
Ram the Vote
Make your vote count on election day. We can help you find the resources to vote as a resident of Iowa or vote absentee for your home state. Find all the resources you need to prepare to participation in our national election cycle.
“We have this untapped power with our generation,” Savannah Sheffler '25 stated. “That’s why it’s important to vote now. You are creating that foundation and continuing it after you graduate.” Learn more about the CSRI project for "Ram the Vote."