College Corps


In partnership with California Volunteers and the Office of the Governor, #CaliforniansForAll College Corps brings together college students across the states to address social needs in the community while promoting academic success, professional development, leadership development, and economic well-being.

Program Goals:

  • GOAL 1: Engage college students in meaningful service opportunities that build leadership skills and civic responsibility.
  • GOAL 2: Help students from diverse backgrounds graduate college on time and with less debt.
  • GOAL 3: Support the work of community-based organizations focused on key local priorities (e.g.K-12 Education, Food Insecurity, Climate Action).

Applications are NOW OPEN

Are you interested in becoming a College Corps Fellow for the 2025-2026 academic year?

Please select the application based on the campus you will be enrolled in for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

CSUDH Fellow Application 

Cerritos College Fellow Application 

Submit your application by April 30th at 11:59pm to be considered for priority review. 

Fall 2025 Course Information:
TopicsSectionDays & TimesMeeting Dates
Climate Action01-LEC RegularTu/Th 11:30AM-12:45PM08/25/2025-12/22/2025
Urban Farming02-LEC RegularTu/Th 10:00AM-11:15AM08/25/2025-12/22/2025
Examining Concepts in P-12 Ed03-LEC Regular

Tu/Th 1:00PM-2:15PM

08/25/2025-12/22/2025
Intro to Early Childhood Ed04-LEC RegularTu/Th 1:00PM-2:15PM08/25/2025-12/22/2025

*All courses will be held in person at CSUDH.

Why should I join College Corps?

Students who complete all fellowship requirements will receive the following benefits:

  • Up to $7,000 in living stipend (paid monthly throughout the academic year)
  • Up to $3,000 in educational awards for academic related expenses upon successful completion of 450 hours of service
  • Become a part of a statewide efforts to address critical social needs in your local communities.
  • Networking opportunities, career development, hands-on training and faculty mentorship
  • Receive 3-unit credit for being enrolled to a service learning course 

    How do I become eligible to join College Corps?

    College Corps Members must be:

    • An enrolled undergraduate student to CSUDH, taking at least 12 units per semester
    • Must be in satisfactory academic standing
    • Ability to commit for an entire academic year
    • Be able to complete all background checks
Are you a Cerritos College student interested in participating in College Corps at CSUDH?

Do you meet the qualifications listed below?

Required qualifications:

  • Must be an undergraduate student at Cerritos College, taking at least 12 units per semester
  • Must be in good academic standing
  • Ability to commit for an entire academic year
  • Be able to complete all background checks
  • Must be able to complete cross enrollment

Program features:

  • Up to $7,000 in living stipends paid in installments throughout the academic year.
  • Up to $3,000 in education awards upon completion of 450 service hours 
  • Academic credit at CSUDH [3-unit course as cross-enrollment]
  • Choose an area of interest Early Childhood Education, K-12 Education, Climate Change, Food Insecurity
  • Networking opportunities, career development, and hands-on training
  • If plan to transfer to CSUDH, this is a rare and unique opportunity to be part of this distinguished program.
What is the role of a College Corps Fellow?

College Corps Fellows will have the opportunity to serve in one of the following four target areas:

  • Early Childhood Education: Partner with local organizations to support the learning and development of young children.
  • K-12 Education: Partner with local school districts to provide tutoring, mentoring, and coaching services to school aged students.
  • Climate Action: Partner with local organizations to promote sustainability, landscaping, urban farming, energy conservation, environmental education/justice, etc.
  • Food Insecurity: Partner with local organizations to provide food/nutrition support and promote awareness of food insecurity across the community.  

Contact Information and Location

For more information contact the Center for Community Engaged Teaching & Research (CETR)

1000 E. Victoria St. VIL 500 Carson CA 90747

collegecorps@csudh.edu
(310)243-2438

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