Civics and Service House

A Clemson University Living and Learning Community

"Winner of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH)
Community of the Month Award for Augusut, 2006."

The Clemson University Living and Learning Community originated in the Fall of 2005. The Civics and Service House is for academically talented, community-minded and civically engaged students.  While living in the Clemson House, community members develop and participate in community and public service projects on Clemson's campus and in local communities across South Carolina. Community members will also participate in group activities such as seminars, workshops, film viewings, field trips, and alternative breaks.  The Civics and Service House is open to all service-oriented students, regardless of major.  The program offers students an opportunity to engage in service projects, explore public service career options, investigate social problems, become more involved in the Clemson-area community, and develop friendships with other civic-minded students in an enhanced learning environment.

Check out the Civics and Service House Student Web Page at www.clemson.edu/~cshouse/index.html

Here are some quotes from those living in the Civics and Service House this year:

"The CASH (Civics and Service House) is a great place to live because you get to meet tons of new freshmen and live with the sophomores who already know what's going on. It's a good introduction to campus"
-- Shannon Carroll, Freshman

"I love the CASH ( Civics and Service House) because it gave me an opportunity to meet people who love giving back to the community as much as I do. Not to mention that these are some of the most amazing and fun people that I have ever met. I knew within the first three weeks of being at Clemson that I had made life-long bonds and I know that with each semester they will only grow stronger."
-- Maddison Wisher, Freshman

"Living in the Civics and Service House has provided me with an opportunity to meet new people, make connections with the community, and feel more connected to Clemson University."
-- Scott Dover, Transfer student

Additional Opportunities for Civics and Service House Residents Include:

• Opportunities to work on service projects
• Social and Academic activities
• Opportunity for Group trips
• Speakers from different public service backgrounds
• Faculty Interaction and access to academic resources on campus and in Cooperative Extension and Research and Education Centers across the state

Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time student
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
• Must be eligible to live in on-campus housing

Community Requirements:

Students who live in the Civics and Service Community will coordinate and participate in at least one group community service activity each semester.  In addition, community members will participate in at least three house-based meetings and/or activities held each semester, such as:

• Seminars
• Workshops
• Film Series
• Service Field Trips
• Alternative Breaks
• Community Service Projects

Activities for 2007-2008

Activities scheduled for Civics and Service House for the 2007-2008 academic year will be on the student site. www.clemson.edu/~cshouse/index.html

Application: To download application, please click here or on this link….
Deadlines:

Upperclassmen:

Application deadline- Friday, March 10
Available openings- 30

Incoming Freshman:

Application deadline- Wednesday, May 31
Available openings- 20

Notification:

Notification of acceptance into Civics and Service House will be received with Student Housing Confirmation information.