Summer Service Learning Program

The Summer Service Learning Program (SSLP) is an eight-week service-learning course for approximately 200 Notre Dame students. As a three-credit Theology course, the SSLP requires students to participate in two orientation sessions, complete the reading and writing assignments during the summer, and participate in follow-up discussions during the fall semester. This course does not fulfill the first or second theology course requirement. Students receive a tuition scholarship of $2,300. An additional $1,000 AmeriCorps Education Award is also available for students. Room and board is arranged by the Alumni Clubs and can be at the site, with a community near the site or with Alumni Club families. Travel to and from the site is the responsibility of the student, but there is a limited amount of travel stipends available based on financial need.

Click here to view the new Summer Service Learning Video!

Click here to view the 2007 Andrews Annual Booklet (PDF, 10 MB)

Students

• SSLP 2008 Application (deadline March 1, 2008, rolling admission)
• 2008 SSLP Site Directory
• SSLP Frequently Asked Questions
• Americorps Grant Information
• Checklist of responsibilities (Word)
• Syllabus*(PDF)
• Method of Reflection
• Final Paper Guidelines: Analytical Essay and Theological Reflection Essay

Site Supervisors

• Site Description form (Word)
• Site Supervisor's Guide*(PDF)

Alumni Clubs

• 2008 Club Commitment Form - deadline January 15, 2008. The Form will open in a new window, using the Survey Monkey website.  If you have any questions or problems, please contact Nicole Bourbon. 

• 2008 Site Description Form (Word)
• Alumni Club Responsibilities* (PDF)
• Choosing a SSLP site
• Arranging Housing for SSLP students
• Transportation Arrangements to and from the SSLP site

• Funding Ideas for the SSLP Scholarship
• Alumni Clubs' Relationship with SSLP students
• Host Family Guidelines
• When the Unexpected Happens

*The PDF forms require the use of Adobe Reader which is available for download from www.adobe.com.

Please contact Andrea Smith Shappell with any questions.