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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!

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years of providing support to the KU and Lawrence communities

Our History

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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

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.

KU students Nate Tatpati, Jaden Huehl, Allison Monteleone and Bhavya Gupta sit on bench.

Students lead community-minded service projects through KU Trailblazers Program

The University of Kansas Center for Service Learning has received external funding to support the continuation of the CSL’s Trailblazers Mini-Grant and Cohort Program. The 2025-2026 cohort included more than 25 student Trailblazers across 16 projects focused on sustainability, youth development, health and more.

two students shoveling compost on an alternative break

KU students travel to Colorado and Illinois for Spring Alternative Breaks

Twelve Jayhawks volunteered with KU Alternative Breaks this March, serving three community organizations across Colorado and Illinois. KU Alternative Breaks provides immersive volunteer experiences that foster a lifelong commitment to service.

Students walk along Jayhawk Boulevard, flanked by buildings and leafy green trees, at the University of Kansas.

University to celebrate Civic Learning Week @ KU

The University of Kansas will celebrate Civic Learning Week @ KU March 9-13 with a slate of events for KU students and others in the Jayhawk community who are interested in learning more about community engagement and civic leadership opportunities at the university and beyond.

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