Semester For Impact Student Application
General Information
We hope you find this application process to be an engaging opportunity to reflect on what's important to you. Our goal is to ensure students like you have a life-changing experience. This application will help us get to know you and create the experience that is best for you. We believe careers in social change are meant for everyone. Be yourself!
Here are some things to keep in mind as you complete the application:
The application is designed to take about 30-45
minutes
to complete.
We're here for you! If you have any questions at any point, you may
reach out to us at sfi@collegeforsocialinnovation.org
.
In addition to completing our application, please check with your college/university to ensure you are eligible. If you need support with that, let us know.
After you submit your application, you will hear from a member of our recruitment team about next steps.
Thank you!
First Name
Last Name
Preferred Name - What do you like to be called?
Which pronouns do you use?
Please select...
She/Her/Hers
He/Him/His
They/Their/Theirs
Other
Please list your pronouns:
When do you want to participate in Semester for Impact?
Please select...
Spring 2025
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Fall 2026
Spring 2027
Fall 2027
Spring 2028
How did you hear about us?
Please select...
Flyer/Poster
Staff/Faculty
Event
Tabling
Email
A friend
Class presentation
Student organization
My college/university's website
Semester in the City/College for Social Innovation website
Other
Other
Contact Information
What is your preferred Contact Method?
Please select...
Text
Email
Phone
Mobile Phone
College/University Email
Personal Email (optional)
If you use another email address, add it here.
University Information
College or University
Please select...
University of New Hampshire - Durham Campus
University of New Hampshire - Manchester Campus
University of Vermont
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Delaware State University
Other
Other
When do you expect to graduate?
Please select...
Spring 2025
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Fall 2026
Spring 2027
Fall 2027
Spring 2028
GPA
Are you eligible for the federal Pell Grant program?
Please select...
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
Please select your
major
(or the closest fit) from the following list:
Please select...
Accounting
Advertising
African Studies
African-American Studies
Agriculture
American History
American Literature
American Sign Language
American Studies
Anatomy
Ancient Studies
Animal Science
Animation and Special Effects
Anthropology
Arabic
Archeology
Architecture
Art
Art History
Asian-American Studies
Astronomy
Astrophysics
BDIC
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical engineering
Botany/Plant Biology
Business Administration
Canadian Studies
Caribbean Studies
Chemistry
Child Development
Chinese
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Civil Engineering
Classics
Communications
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Comparative Literature
Computer and Information Science
Creative Writing
Crime and Justice Studies
Dance
Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia
Drawing
Early Childhood Education
Asian Studies
East European Studies
Ecology
Economics
Education
elementary education
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering physics
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Design/Architecture
Environmental Science
European History
Fashion design
Fashion Merchandising
Film
Finance
Food Science
Forensic Science
Forestry
French
game design
Gay and Lesbian Studies
Genetics
Geography
Geology
German
Government
Graphic Design
Health Administration
Hebrew
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Chicano Studies
History
Hospitality
Human Resources Management
International Business
International Relations
International Studies
Islamic Studies
Italian
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Journalism
Kinesiology
Korean
Landscape Architecture
Latin American Studies
Library Science
Linguistics
Marine Science
Management
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Microbiology
Middle Eastern Studies
Modern Greek
Molecular Biology
Museum Studies
Music
Music Education
Music History
Native American Studies
Natural Resources Conservation
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nutrition
Painting
Paleontology
Peace Studies
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Photography
Photojournalism
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Physics
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Political Science
Portuguese
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Printmaking
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Russian
Sculpture
Social Work
SOCIOLOGY
South Asian Studies
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Management
Statistics
Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second Language
Theatre
Theology
Tourism
Urban Planning
Urban Studies
Visual Communication
Web Design
Wildlife Management
Women's Studies
Zoology
Undeclared
If you have a second major, please select it (or the closest fit) from the following list:
Please select...
Accounting
Advertising
African Studies
African-American Studies
Agriculture
American History
American Literature
American Sign Language
American Studies
Anatomy
Ancient Studies
Animal Science
Animation and Special Effects
Anthropology
Arabic
Archeology
Architecture
Art
Art History
Asian-American Studies
Astronomy
Astrophysics
BDIC
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Botany/Plant Biology
Business Administration
Canadian Studies
Caribbean Studies
Chemistry
Child Development
Chinese
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Civil Engineering
Classics
Communications
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Comparative Literature
Computer and Information Science
Creative Writing
Crime and Justice Studies
Dance
Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia
Drawing
Early Childhood Education
Asian Studies
East European Studies
Ecology
Economics
Education
Elementary Education
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Design/Architecture
Environmental Science
European History
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Film
Finance
Food Science
Forensic Science
Forestry
French
Game Design
Gay and Lesbian Studies
Genetics
Geography
Geology
German
Government
Graphic Design
Health Administration
Hebrew
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Chicano Studies
History
Hospitality
Human Resources Management
International Business
International Relations
International Studies
Islamic Studies
Italian
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Journalism
Kinesiology
Korean
Landscape Architecture
Latin American Studies
Library Science
Linguistics
Marine Science
Management
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Microbiology
Middle Eastern Studies
Modern Greek
Molecular Biology
Museum Studies
Music
Music Education
Music History
Native American Studies
Natural Resources Conservation
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nutrition
Painting
Paleontology
Peace Studies
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Photography
Photojournalism
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Physics
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Political Science
Portuguese
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Printmaking
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Russian
Sculpture
Social Work
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Management
Statistics
Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second Language
Theatre
Theology
Tourism
Urban Planning
Urban Studies
Visual Communication
Web Design
Wildlife Management
Women's Studies
Zoology
Undeclared
If you have a
minor
, please select it (or the closest fit) from the following list:
Please select...
Accounting
Advertising
African Studies
African-American Studies
Agriculture
American History
American Literature
American Sign Language
American Studies
Anatomy
Ancient Studies
Animal Science
Animation and Special Effects
Anthropology
Arabic
Archeology
Architecture
Art
Art History
Asian-American Studies
Astronomy
Astrophysics
BDIC
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Botany/Plant Biology
Business Administration
Canadian Studies
Caribbean Studies
Chemistry
Child Development
Chinese
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Civil Engineering
Classics
Communications
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Comparative Literature
Computer and Information Science
Creative Writing
Crime and Justice Studies
Dance
Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia
Drawing
Early Childhood Education
East European Studies
Ecology
Economics
Education
Elementary Education
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Design/Architecture
environmental science
European History
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Film
Finance
Food Science
Forensic Science
Forestry
French
Game Design
Gay and Lesbian Studies
Genetics
Geography
Geology
German
Government
Graphic Design
Health Administration
Hebrew
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Chicano Studies
History
Hospitality
Human Resources Management
International Business
International Relations
International Studies
Islamic Studies
Italian
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Journalism
Kinesiology
Korean
Landscape Architecture
Latin American Studies
Library Science
Linguistics
Marine Science
Management
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Microbiology
Middle Eastern Studies
Modern Greek
Molecular Biology
Museum Studies
Music
Music Education
Music History
Native American Studies
Natural Resources Conservation
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nutrition
Painting
Paleontology
Peace Studies
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Photography
Photojournalism
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Physics
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Political Science
Portuguese
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Printmaking
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Russian
Sculpture
Social Work
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Management
Statistics
Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second Language
Theatre
Theology
Tourism
Urban Planning
Urban Studies
Visual Communication
Web Design
Wildlife Management
Women's Studies
Zoology
Undeclared
Asian Studies
If you have a second minor, please select it (or the closest fit) from the following list:
Please select...
Accounting
Advertising
African Studies
African-American Studies
Agriculture
American History
American Literature
American Sign Language
American Studies
Anatomy
Ancient Studies
Animal Science
Animation and Special Effects
Anthropology
Arabic
Archeology
Architecture
Art
Art History
Asian-American Studies
Astronomy
Astrophysics
BDIC
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Engineering
Botany/Plant Biology
Business Administration
Canadian Studies
Caribbean Studies
Chemistry
Child Development
Chinese
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Civil Engineering
Classics
Communications
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Comparative Literature
Computer and Information Science
Creative Writing
Crime and Justice Studies
Dance
Digital Communications and Media/Multimedia
Drawing
Early Childhood Education
Asian Studies
East European Studies
Ecology
Economics
Education
Elementary Education
Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Physics
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Design/Architecture
Environmental Science
European History
Fashion Design
Fashion Merchandising
Film
Finance
Food Science
Forensic Science
Forestry
French
Game Design
Gay and Lesbian Studies
Genetics
Geography
Geology
German
Government
Graphic Design
Health Administration
Hebrew
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Chicano Studies
History
Hospitality
Human Resources Management
International Business
International Relations
International Studies
Islamic Studies
Italian
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Journalism
Kinesiology
Korean
Landscape Architecture
Latin American Studies
Library Science
Linguistics
Marine Science
Management
Marketing
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Microbiology
Middle Eastern Studies
Modern Greek
Molecular Biology
Museum Studies
Music
Music Education
Music History
Native American Studies
Natural Resources Conservation
Neuroscience
Nursing
Nutrition
Painting
Paleontology
Peace Studies
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Photography
Photojournalism
Physical Therapy
Physician Assistant
Physics
Playwriting and Screenwriting
Political Science
Portuguese
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Law
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Printmaking
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Public Relations
Religious Studies
Russian
Sculpture
Social Work
Sociology
South Asian Studies
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Management
Statistics
Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second Language
Theatre
Theology
Tourism
Urban Planning
Urban Studies
Visual Communication
Web Design
Wildlife Management
Women's Studies
Zoology
Undeclared
Application Questions
Semester For Impact will match you with an internship in your campus community where you’ll be able to gain professional skills. You’ll also take two courses in social innovation and problem solving. Why are you applying to our multifaceted Semester For Impact program? (150 words minimum recommended)
At Semester For Impact, we give students the opportunity to work in your community to make meaningful change. What are you passionate about? Why is this important to you? (150 words minimum recommended)
Describe a situation where you were part of the solution to a problem. What did that look like? (150 words recommended)
What's something that you've identified as a need on your campus that needs to be created or improved? How would you go about making this change happen? (150 words recommended)
Please attach your resume here
Which issue area would you be most interested in working on during your internship?
Please select...
Arts & Culture
Climate Change and Environment
Community and Economic Development
Community Organizing
Education- Early Childhood Grades K-5
Education- Grades 6-12
Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
Health & Human Services
Housing and Homelessness
Human Rights
Workforce Development
Youth Development
I'm flexible! The professional skill development is really what’s most important to me.
Which issue area would you be equally or secondarily interested in working on during your internship?
Please select...
Arts & Culture
Climate Change and Environment
Community and Economic Development
Community Organizing
Education- Early Childhood Grades K-5
Education- Grades 6-12
Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
Health & Human Services
Housing and Homelessness
Human Rights
Workforce Development
Youth Development
I'm flexible! The professional skill development is really what’s most important to me.
What are you great at? Name the top three strengths or skills you would bring to your internship.
Skill 1
Skill 2
Skill 3
Additional Contact Information
Home Street Address Line 1
Street Address Line 2
City
State/Province
Please select...
AL
AK
AZ
AR
CA
CO
CT
DE
FL
GA
HI
ID
IL
IN
IA
KS
KY
LA
ME
MD
MA
MI
MN
MS
MO
MT
NE
NV
NH
NJ
NM
NY
NC
ND
OH
OK
OR
PA
RI
SC
SD
TN
TX
UT
VT
VA
WA
WV
WI
WY
GU
PR
VI
INTERNATIONAL
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Please select...
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
People 's Republic of China
Republic of China
Christmas Island
Cocos(Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea - Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno - Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor - Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Demographic Questions
CFSI and its programs are available to all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender/gender identity or expression, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, including pregnancy, genetic information, military service, submission of a complaint or cooperation in an investigation related to discrimination or harassment, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Gender
Please select...
Male
Female
Non-binary/ third gender
Prefer to self-describe
Prefer not to answer
Do you identify as transgender?
Please select...
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
Are you a first generation college student?
Please select...
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
First generation college students are those whose parents did not graduate from college.
Race
Please select...
White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more
Prefer not to answer
Ethnicity
Please select...
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
Prefer not to answer
Are you a US veteran?
Please select...
Yes
No
Prefer not to answer
Two or More Races
Please select...
White
Black or African American
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Prefer not to answer
Why are you interested in interning on your home campus community? (Please check all that apply)
Social (I want to maintain on-campus relationships)
Academic (I have course[s] I need to take in person)
Extracurricular (I am involved in a club or activity)
Athletic (I play a sport and can't be away for a semester)
Family Obligations (I would prefer to stay close to home)
Other
If other, please describe your reasoning here.
Acknowledgments
I understand that all information provided in this application can be shared with my university.
Yes
I understand I must complete my university's required eligibility process prior to enrolling in Semester For Impact. (We can help you out with this! Email sfi@collegeforsocialinnovation.org with any questions.)
Yes
In the past four years, have you been placed on disciplinary or academic probation, suspension, or expulsion at your educational institution?
Yes
No
If your answer to the last question is "yes" please explain the situation here. Answering "yes" is not automatically disqualifying.
Contact Information