Opportunities for students
For-credit service opportunities
Browse our full list of approved service-learning courses to find the one that's right for you, or log into MyNevada to see what's available this upcoming semester.
Course Descriptions
- Log into MyNevada: Use your 91·çÃùÄñ³ª NetID. If you don't know your NetID, please visit the .
- Locate Class Search on the MyNevada homepage: From the dropdown menu on the left-hand side of the , select Class Search.
- Search the Class Database: Before searching in the Class Search Database, select Experiential Learning from the Course Attribute drop-down menu towards the bottom of the page. Next, select Service Learning from the Course Attribute Value drop-down menu.
- Complete applicable student waivers: Before starting your engagement hours, make sure to fill out all required waivers and forms.
For questions regarding service-learning courses, please contact OCELL at (775) 784-4846 or ocell@unr.edu.
How service-learning benefits students
Students in service-learning courses benefit academically, professionally and personally.
These are just a few of the ways:
- Gain hands-on experience
- Meet and establish a rapport with potential employers
- Get excellent references for future job applications
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Learn more about your community and social issues
- Improve your ability to handle different experiences
- Enhance communication skills
- Test skills that you've learned from the class to help out your community
- Grow a professional network of people you might connect with again later for jobs or internships
- Satisfy your urge toward public service or civic participation
- Make a difference and contribute to your community
"This course (GERO 432) was special to me because I was able to apply my course knowledge in a real-life, professional setting."
- Sierra Stevens, Class of 2019 Community Health Sciences
"Service-learning is an opportunity to not just give back to others but to give back to yourself."
- Chance Harrison, Class of 2022 Computer Science & Engineering
Outstanding community-engaged student award
This annual award honors a student who shows exceptional commitment to community-engaged learning and makes a positive impact on campus and in the community. If you know a student who stands out as a collaborator, leader and learner, we welcome your nomination.