Community Engagement for Students

Farmer showing students how to work in a garden

Catamount talks with a senior citizen on a porch in rocking chairs

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Find Your Spark. Make A Difference.

Expand your experience while making an impact on your community! CCESL can help you connect with local organizations and find volunteering opportunities. Check our page or pursue your own independent service project by exploring the list of community agencies who we partner with.

Spark Community Engagement Award Program

Join the Spark Community Engagement Award Program and get recognition for your contributions to the community! Complete direct service hours and participate in civic engagement to complete this award pathway.

Students that complete the award program receive cords to wear at graduation, a certificate presented to them at the CCESL Impact Awards ceremony, and valuable experience to discuss with future employers. Learn More

Rotaract Service Club

Are you passionate about community service or want more community service, leadership and networking opportunities? Consider joining Rotaract Club at WCU!

Service-Learning and Community Experience Courses

Service-learning courses (SLC) and Community Experience Courses (CECs) are courses with community-based learning activities involving a community partner organization. Register for an SLC or CEC course to get hands-on experience of your course content!

Spark grantee at the impact award ceremony

Student Engagement Nominations

Do you know a student who is making a significant impact in the community? Someone who goes the extra mile to help others and make a difference? We want to hear about them!

By completing our Student Engagement Nomination form, you can help us recognize and celebrate these exceptional students. Your nomination could lead to them being featured in our monthly newsletter, showcasing their dedication and inspiring others.

Take a moment to a deserving student today! This survey should take less than 2 minutes! Your input is valuable in highlighting the incredible work being done by our students.

Civic Engagement

CCESL provides civic education and resources to the 蘑菇短视频student body. We offer presentations and educational events year-round! We are here to assist you with all of your voting and civic engagement needs. If you have any questions about registration and voting, or want more information about how to get involved in civic engagement on campus, feel free to stop by Belk 273. Learn More

Resources for Students

Food Insecurity

and the Biltmore Park Food Pantry both provide students with essential pantry staples for free. HOMEBASE is located on the 蘑菇短视频Cullowhee campus and serves all 蘑菇短视频students with their food pantry, full kitchen, emergency housing services, and many more. The Biltmore Park Food Pantry is located at the 蘑菇短视频Biltmore Park site. If you are ever in need of a quick snack between classes, or need some ingredients for dinner, be sure to stop by these locations and take advantage of their resources available to you!

SAFE @ WCU

SAFE @ WCU is a resource and support hub for any students experiencing a crisis, such as interpersonal violence or sexual assault. If you, or any other student you know, is in need of resources related to their safety, be sure to use this website.

Overall Health and Wellness

The 蘑菇短视频Health and Wellness website is a resource hub that includes information about emotional, environmental, physical, spiritual, and social wellbeing. This website can assist you in getting connected with the Campus Recreation Center, the Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), and Health Services.

Find Volunteer Opportunities