Experiential Learning
Apply what you've learned in the classroom in a real-world setting.
Whether you're interested in community engagement, finding an internship, participating in research, study abroad (or all of the above) Dietrich College has something for you.
Community Engagement
Community Engagement Fellowship Program
Develop the leadership skills needed for social change. Fellows receive a one-time $3,000 community engaged learning grant.
CMU Prison Education Project (CMU PEP)
Travel by bus to and from a nearby prison once a week to learn alongside incarcerated students. Each course provides full credit and follows a regular CMU curriculum.
Internships
Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program
Gain internship experience at a local business or non-profit.
Washington Semester Program
Intern and take courses in the nation's capital.
Dietrich College Internship Opportunity Grant
Get financial support for low- or unpaid internships.
Undergraduate Research
Gain real-world research experience working on a faculty project or in a lab.
Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development
Find research opportunities and financial support for your projects.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Study abroad during a semester or summer, or participate in service-learning trips during winter or spring breaks.
Dietrich College Study/Travel Abroad Grant Program
Receive funding to support solo or group study and travel abroad.
Questions?
Contact Kimberly Piatt, Director of Experiential Learning