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Jayhawks Vote!

As Jayhawks, we value engagement as active members of our community. One way to engage in community is through voting in local, state, and federal elections. Make and carry out your plan to vote and consider how to best care for yourself as election results are determined!

Register to Vote

College students have a choice to vote in their home state or with the KU/Lawrence address. This is a personal choice!

Your Major on the Ballot

Your major is on the ballot every year- explore this resource to understand how and why!

Post-Election Processing + Support

Elections are stressful- review these resources and make a plan for self-care!

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Center for Service Learning

The Center for Service Learning collaborates with community and campus partners to develop students into engaged global citizens through experiential learning and civic engagement.

Our Guiding Principles

CSL Office Hours and Staffing

The CSL office in Summerfield Hall, Room 203 is generally open and staffed Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. CSL & CURF Drop-In Office Hours are held Tuesdays from 2-4pm when classes are in-session.

We can be contacted by phone at 785-864-0960 and by email at csl@ku.edu.

Please visit the "Meet the Team" section of our website for staff contact information. Please feel free to reach out to our team members directly- we're happy to help!

20

years of providing support to the KU and Lawrence communities

Our History

110+

designated service learning courses within KU colleges and schools

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student organizations advised by CSL staff

Connect with a Student Service Organization

Jayhawks Vote!

As Jayhawks, we value engagement as active members of our community. One way to engage in community is through voting in local, state, and federal elections. Make and carry out your plan to vote and consider how to best care for yourself as election results are determined!

Register to Vote Register to Vote

Your Major on the Ballot Your Major on the Ballot

Post-Election Processing + Support Post-Election Processing + Support

Service Learning + Civic Engagement In the News

Zeina Ahmed, Ashton Barker, Kaitlyn Carson, Lolly Hindman, Addison Murdock, Brynn Murphy stand on KU football field.

KU Alumni announces student honorees of 2026 Homecoming awards

The 114th University of Kansas Homecoming, sponsored by Central Bank, concluded with a win against Baylor University on Oct. 24. Thirteen Jayhawks were honored with 2026 Homecoming Awards, shining a spotlight on the alumni, students and faculty who embody the very best of Jayhawk pride and tradition.

KU students honor speech-language-hearing lecturer with 2026 HOPE Award

At the Oct. 24 Homecoming football game, Courtney Summers received the award, which remains the only honor given to faculty through the Student Alumni and Endowment Board.

Aerial perspective of students crossing Jayhawk Boulevard to Wescoe Hall on the University of Kansas Lawrence campus.

Students lead community-minded service projects through KU Trailblazers Program

Eighteen Jayhawks are leading service projects in partnership with community and campus partners as part of the Center for Service Learning's Trailblazers Mini-Grant program. Throughout the academic year, students connect monthly for cohort training and group problem-solving.

KU student Kenzie Besgrove honored as Newman Civic Fellow

Kenzie Besgrove, a University of Kansas junior in speech-language-hearing, was named a member of the 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellow cohort. Newman programming emphasizes personal, professional and civic growth that empowers fellows to collaborate effectively and create large-scale positive change.

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