Join the hundreds of Stanford students who are discovering the value of service – addressing social needs, connecting with their communities, and finding purpose and meaning in their areas of study.
Through the university-wide Cardinal Service initiative, you can make service a distinctive feature of your Stanford education. Choose from a wide variety of public and community service opportunities, ranging from on-campus courses to off-campus research to community-based leadership projects. Students pursuing any course of study can find opportunities to serve and many offer academic credit.
Cardinal Quarter
Dedicate a summer or a quarter to full-time service.
Cardinal Courses
Take a course that applies classroom knowledge to real-world problems.
Cardinal Commitment
Make a long-term commitment to a cause.
Cardinal Careers
Find a first job in service or integrate service into any career.
Graduate Students
Connect with service programs and organizations during your time at Stanford.
Start Your Service at Stanford
Get help getting started in public service.
