We welcome all members of the Class of 2016 to fill out and submit an application form for this once-in-a-lifetime chance! Students may apply online by submitting the following form below or printing out and submitting an application form. The students involved in service at the University represent all backgrounds, ages, and interests. The application deadline is June 22, 2012. Space is limited to 40 freshmen. Participants will be chosen by interest, strength of application and experience. The student fee for Community Connections is $100, payable at the time of acceptance into the program. The University covers the remainder of the program costs (food, lodging, and transportation). Community Connections will be from Saturday, August 18 until Friday, August 24, 2012, which is the week before the Fall semester starts.
If you should have any questions, please contact:
Office of Volunteer Programs & Service Learning
Academic Building, SU 100
Phone: 203-365-4710
To submit an application electronically, please fill out the following form:

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List any volunteer experience you have had, including social, school, professional, religious, or neighborhood projects or programs. Please include work experience if it was in the area of service in the community. Please include approximate dates, the name of the organization/agency, and a brief description of what you did. |
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In order to help us with the selection process, please write a paragraph each on the following questions |
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