This three-credit service-learning course allows students to explore helping professions and develop unique leadership skills while getting a chance to mentor youth ages 10-18 years old who have experienced adversity. CSU students have described their experience in Campus Connections as life-changing and one of the most memorable experiences of their college career.

Students can also earn the new Youth Mentoring Certificate in Campus Connections (9-credits). It is a great way to recognize student leadership and experience working with youth. As a Campus Connections mentor, students gain experience working directly with a high-need population and make their resumes stand out. Community engaged learning of this nature gives students an important new skill set and professional work experience, while also allowing them to work directly with youth and their families.

What is Campus Connections?

Campus Connections youth mentoring provides direct support to youth who have experienced adversity is this multidisciplinary service-learning course offered through the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at CSU. The goal of Campus Connections is to strengthen youth life skills and self-confidence and to promote resilience and life success.

The mentors who participate in Campus Connections come from more than 90 majors to mentor youth referred through the juvenile justice system, schools, and community agencies. Campus Connections is offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from 3:30-9:30 p.m. Students who participate will choose one of the three nights to register for and attend the Campus Connections lab and recitation classes. The sooner students submit their application, the more likely they are to get their first-choice section.