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Center for Leadership and Community Engagement
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
What is CSLP?
The Community Service-Learning Program (CSLP) provides an opportunity for undergrads to work with a community organization, such as a non-profit, while earning an additional credit towards graduation. It gives students the chance to get hands-on experience by going beyond what they are able to learn in a classroom while creating an impact in the DC community through service.
Fall 2025 CSLP Registration
Registration Instruction
Step 1: Log in with your 헤라카지노 주소 Credentials on GivePulse, our service-hours tracking tool. *We recommend opening the link below in a new tab, then returning to this page for Step 2 after you log into GivePulse*
Step 2: Register for the Fall 2025 CSLP cohort on GivePulse using the "register" button on the top right (once you've logged-in). Please fill out the registration by 12PM Monday September 8 2025 .
Step 3: Attend the orientation. You'll receive details via email as orientation approaches.
Step 4: Meet nonprofits shaping our city with the support of CBLR staff. Our Fall 2025 Nonprofit Networking Fair is tentatively scheduled.
See our past Fair brochure here: Brochure from Partner Fair
Why CSLP?
CSLP provides an opportunity for students to do in-person and/or virtual service while earning credit towards graduation. It gives students the chance to serve the communities and causes they learn about in class, taking the learning process beyond the classroom.
CSLP is right for you if ...
- You are an undergraduate student currently enrolled in 12-16 credits (Reach out if you are over or under credits).
- You want to increase your understanding of issues facing our community and how community organizations are responding to these issues.
- You want to gain a deeper understanding of your coursework through real-world connections with the local community.
Spring 2025 Orientation Dates
CSLP Orientations will be hosted:
- Wednesday, 9/3, 3-5pm in MGSC 306
- Friday, 9/5, 3-5pm in MGSC 307
- Monday, 9/8, 3-5pm in MGSC 307
You only need to attend one Orientation!
Can't attend? Email CBLR@american.edu to inquire about a make-up Orientation.
CSLP Program Requirements
Complete a 40-hour service-learning experience with a community partner of your choice! Connect your academic experience to hands-on work with DC nonprofits that make an impact across local communities.
Attend Orientation, mid-semester reflection, and final event.
Complete 3 Peer Mentor check-ins (~15min ea) to ensure that you are on track with participant documentation, service hours, academic project, etc.
Attend 1 immersive of your choice about service-learning topics or your field of interest (museums, guest speakers, workshops, etc.)
Complete 1 academic reflection to be decided upon with professor.
Submit all hours onto GivePulse by hour log deadline.
Confused? Email CBLR@american.edu with questions!
Resources
Non-Profit Directories
These directories are organized by issue area, and include the contact information and mission statements of local non-profits.
Guide to Connecting with Non-Profits
This guide outlines a strategy of how to reach out to prospective community partners, including an email template and phone call talking points.
CSLP WordPress Blog
Serve Earn Learn is the CSLP WordPress site where students in the Community Service-Learning Program reflect on their service experience. Learn more about students' experiences and the organizations they volunteer with here.