Student Sign Up Process

To participate in applied and service learning, you must enroll in a course that offers an applied and service learning component.  To find out which classes at SMC feature an applied and service learning component, visit the Career Services Center website and/or view the searchable class schedule (opens in new window) .

Applied and Service Learning Student Checklist

Schedule	Student Tasks
Pre-Semester	Review the student participation requirements F-1 international students (opens in new window) - Check-in with the IEC Students with disabilities (opens in new window) - Check-in with DSPS Enroll in a course that offers an applied learning component (opens in new window) , either as an option or as a requirement (20 hour requirement)
Week 1	Attend an Applied and Student Learning Student Orientation (opens in new window) Review the Applied Learning Student Guide (opens in new window)
Weeks 2 and 3	Reach out to a community partner (opens in new window) provided by your instructor (refer to your course syllabus for additional information)
Week 4	Submit the Applied and Service Learning Student Application and Agreement form (opens in new window) to the Career Services Center (CSC) by the scheduled deadline Complete any necessary paperwork and requirements by the community partner
Week 5	Attend a Community Partner Orientation/Training Session (opens in new window) Start your Applied Learning Experience (opens in new window) Track your hours (opens in new window)
On-going	Complete any course assignments and/or reflection exercises (opens in new window)
Weeks 12 and 13	Begin creating closure with your community partner (opens in new window)
Week 14	End your Applied and Service Learning Experience with your community partner Submit your Time Log and Student Evaluation to the CSC by the scheduled deadline Finalize any paperwork with your community partner Supervisor submits a Supervisor Evaluation to the CSC