"I think the UEC was extremely helpful in allowing me to put into action ideas [that] I have in my head. Oftentimes students want to create change or see things in their community they want to better, but don't know where to start."
What is the Undergraduate Engagement Corps?
The Undergraduate Engagement Corps (UEC) program provides full-time undergraduate students with training in critical areas of community engagement, including community-engaged research and building community partnerships. The full UEC program consists of:
A 1 s.h. seminar* in the Spring semester focused on best practices and principles of community engagement.
Community engagement workshops and events held on campus and in the community.
Mentorship on the development of a community-engaged project based in your hometown.
An opportunity to apply for a grant designated for members of the UEC.
*The UEC 1 s.h. seminar is required and will be held on Wednesdays 10:30-11:45 for 10 weeks during the Spring semester of 2026.
The UEC seminar, workshops, projects, and grants are designed to equip members with the principles and practices of effective community engagement. Together, these experiences offer students the opportunity to implement best practices and build meaningful connections with community partners across the state and beyond.
If you're an undergraduate student passionate about addressing pressing societal issues, improving quality of life, and becoming an engaged citizen, the UEC is for you!
"This [program] blew me away with how applicable it was to my future career. I wasn't expecting to discover so much about myself and my passions. I think I'll carry things I learned here for the rest of my life. Genuinely."
Undergraduate Engagement Corps 2024-25 members
"Being able to work within the field is an amazing experience that I think individuals should take advantage of while in their undergrad careers. Having real world experiences has shaped my undergrad career and has prepared me greatly for my future."