Student Participation Information

Fellows who complete 450 hours of service over the academic year (15 hours per week during fall and spring semesters) will be eligible for up to $7,000 in living allowance. Students who complete all program requirements are eligible for two education awards totaling $3,000.

Fellows are required to take two 2-unit “Civic Action” seminars during the academic year they serve (one each semester) that will guide them in critical reflection about their service learning. This form of experiential education provides students with deep learning about themselves, their communities and their purpose. Fellows will produce a group project for the community partner at the conclusion of the fellowship. The course also satisfies both the Diversity requirement and the Civic & Global Inquiry area in the General Education program.

Fellows will sharpen career skills in the Civic Action Seminar class and at the community or civic organization where they complete their service assignment. Oral and written communication, professional etiquette, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in teams are transferable skills that students will develop in the program—skills that employers and graduate programs seek.

Fellows will work with dedicated staff to ensure that committing to the College Corps Fellowship will not delay their graduation date. We have partnerships with Career Services and Financial Aid on campus.

What is the Pacific College Corps? What about #CaliforniansForAll and AmeriCorps?

Pacific College Corps Program is a 1 academic year commitment to serve the Stockton community at a local organization. #CaliforniansForAll is a program designed by California Volunteers, the state commission for AmeriCorps, to engage young people around our state. AmeriCorps is a national organization committed to engaging citizens to make a difference across America. The AmeriCorps network of over 1+ million folks provides 1.6 billion hours of service annually. 

When does the program take place?

The program will take place from Fall ‘26 through Spring ‘27.

How many service hours do I have to complete at a local organization?

By the end of the 2026-27 academic year, you should have completed 450 service hours (approx. 15 hrs/week) at a local organization.

Can I take courses and participate in the College Corps Program?

Yes, in fact it is required that you take a full course load (minimum of 12 units) during the program. In addition to taking courses for your degree, you will have to take a 2-unit seminar in the fall and spring.

What are the benefits of participating in the program?

Along with serving the Stockton community and developing experiential skills, participants will earn up to a $7,000 living allowance that will be dispersed through the academic year, and two education awards totaling $3,000 that will be disbursed after the program is completed.

Who can participate in the program?

All undergraduate students and prospective undergraduate students who fulfill the eligibility requirements listed above may apply.

How do I apply?

Continuing students: Continuing students should fill out the interest form so we can send you the application when it becomes available in Fall 2026.

For New First-year/Transfer students: Apply for the College Corps Fellowship. Access the application with the same username and password you use for your Pacific Application portal.

Why are there multiple application deadlines?

The application deadlines coincide with specific timelines for each type of student.

• The continuing student deadline allows us to inform candidates of acceptance into the program prior to class registration
• First-year students are expected to confirm their enrollment to Pacific by May 1. We hope that first-year students will consider their acceptance into the program when making their decision to #JoinTheRoar.
• The transfer student application deadline for Fall 2026 enrollment is August 1, 2026. We hope that transfer student candidates will consider their acceptance into the program when making their decision to #JoinTheRoar.

What can I expect from the interview?

Interviews are approximately 30 minutes long and must be done via Zoom. All incoming first-year and transfer students will be expected to participate in one. Other applicants may be asked to interview based on the strength of their application or if program staff are interested in learning more about a candidate.

I have more questions about the Seminar...

What does the Civic Action seminar series look like?

There are two, 2-unit seminars that meet once a week at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays. You’ll sign up for 96A in the fall and 96B in the spring.

Why is it at 8 a.m. on Tuesdays?

All of the sections meet at the same time so if there’s a guest speaker, we can all attend without having to schedule a separate time.

Does seminar count for GE?

YES! The units for seminar can count for breadth, the Civic and Global Responsibility area of inquiry, and the Diversity requirement.

How many sections of the seminar will there be?

There will be at least 5 sections of the seminar, that all meet on Tuesdays at 8 a.m. They’ll be offered as POLS 96 A/B, SOCI 096 A/B, and more.

How are community placements determined?

Students will be asked to rank the focus areas (K-12 education, Climate Action and Food Insecurity) they would like to serve in. From there, placements will be made based on local organization needs, focus-area ranking, and the application as a whole.

Will transportation be provided?

There are options available for students to rely on. We will be providing bus passes for students to utilize public transportation. Students also have access to ZipCar on campus. Limited transportation reimbursement is available for those who use their personal vehicle.

Who do I contact if I have a question?

Please contact the Pacific College Corps Program via email at CollegeCorps@pacific.edu. 
Instagram: @pacificcollegecorps