Cardinal Commitment

Serve with a student service organization, community organization, or Cardinal Service program over the course of an academic year to make a sustained and meaningful impact.

Cardinal Commitment offers advising, funding, connection to the community, training, and opportunities to reflect—all you need to improve your public service.

What is Cardinal Commitment?

Making a Cardinal Commitment means engaging with an organization or community to address a problem over the course of an academic year. You will develop a personal mission statement describing your commitment, receive guidance from advisors and organization leaders, and spend time documenting and reflecting on your service experience.

How to Make a Cardinal Commitment

There are three steps to making a Cardinal Commitment. Before you begin, think about what you hope to learn from your public service experience. You might want to note down your goals or write a personal mission statement.

1. Register your Commitment by completing this form.
2. Engage in service work
   Work with your community or issue for three quarters while continually reflecting on your public service goals. The Principles of Ethical and Effective Service should inform your work. Contact the Cardinal Commitment team whenever you need support. 
3. Certify completion
   You can conclude your Cardinal Commitment by certifying completion, with a concise reflection on your experiences.

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