Service Learning

Learning extends beyond the classroom to the community: interaction with diverse groups, problem-solving, real-life complexities provide rich learning opportunities to our students.

The Academic and Career Enrichment Center provides faculty development, technical assistance, and material support for service learning at the University.

Service Learning Courses

Service learning is an important part of the mission of Notre Dame. Courses that incorporate service learning provide students with the opportunity to learn subject matter in new ways. Service-learning courses link course content to service activities/projects designed with community partners to address community needs.

While the University has multiple points of entry for community organizations, ACE is available to assist individuals and organizations seeking volunteers or service-learning assistance.

Service-learning courses may be offered in any discipline at the undergraduate or graduate level. Courses offered with a service-learning component are so noted in the course schedule book. Students are encouraged to discuss service-learning interests with faculty members, and contact ACE for resources or technical assistance.

Service-Learning Awards

Awards for outstanding commitment to service learning are given to a faculty member and a student at each year's Notre Dame Day celebration since the award's inception in 2007.