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. 
Priority applications are currently under review. Applicants can expect to receive information regarding next steps beginning in June 2025. We appreciate your patience during this time.

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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