Opportunities for students

For-credit service opportunities

Browse our full list of approved service-learning courses to find the one that's right for you, or log into MyNevada to see what's available this upcoming semester.

Course Descriptions
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Enroll in Service-Learning Courses in MyNevada
  1. Log into MyNevada: Use your University of Nevada, Reno NetID. If you don't know your NetID, please visit the NetID information page.
  2. Locate Class Search on the MyNevada homepage: From the dropdown menu on the left-hand side of the MyNevada Homepage, select Class Search.
  3. Search the Class Database: Before searching in the Class Search Database, select Experiential Learning from the Course Attribute drop-down menu towards the bottom of the page. Next, select Service Learning from the Course Attribute Value drop-down menu.

For questions regarding service-learning courses, please contact OSLCE at (775) 784-4897 or olsce@unr.edu.

Student spotlight: Sierra Stevens

If you are curious about what it's like from the student perspective to participate in Service-Learning courses, look no further than this interview with recent graduate, Sierra Stevens!

Sierra has had great success in applying her coursework to her career goals, and she granted us this interview to help prepare future OSCLE students.

How service-learning benefits students

Students in service-learning courses benefit academically, professionally and personally.

These are just a few of the ways:

  • Gain hands-on experience
  • Meet and establish a rapport with potential employers
  • Get excellent references for future job applications
  • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Learn more about your community and social issues
  • Improve your ability to handle different experiences
  • Enhance communication skills
  • Test skills that you've learned from the class to help out your community
  • Grow a professional network of people you might connect with again later for jobs or internships
  • Satisfy your urge toward public service or civic participation
  • Make a difference and contribute to your community

"This course (GERO 432) was special to me because I was able to apply my course knowledge in a real-life, professional setting." 

- Sierra Stevens, Class of 2019 Community Health Sciences

"Service-learning is an opportunity to not just give back to others but to give back to yourself."

- Chance Harrison, Class of 2022 Computer Science & Engineering