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Service-Learning Requirements

  • 10 hours per year
    As a BC student, you are required to complete a minimum of 10 hours of service-learning for each year you are enrolled. Remember, the 10 hours required each year is just a starting point – a minimum! Freshman will complete at least five hours during fall semester.

  • Real human/community needs
    Service must address real human/community needs as they are defined by those with the needs or by agencies that assist those individuals.

  • Non-profit agency/organization
    Service must be provided to a non-profit agency/organization.

  • Without payment
    Service must be provided without payment.

  • Off campus
    Service may be done anywhere off campus as long as it meets the above criteria.

  • Documented
    At least 10 hours of service experience must be documented on the PDP service-learning documentation form.

  • Critical reflection
    Service will be followed by structured critical reflection in the PDP personal reflective essay.


  • Transfer students
    Accumulate five hours of service-learning for each semester you enroll at Bridgewater.

  • Related to educational/career goals
    Providing service related to educational and/or career goals is strongly encouraged.

    Documented practical experience + good citizenship = a strategic advantage in the highly competitive job and graduate school markets!
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