Programs that connect campus to community

The Institute for Civic and Community Engagement (ICCE) supports students, faculty and community partners in advancing civic engagement, leadership and social change through courses, research, partnerships, and community-based initiatives. 

Featured areas of work 

  • Community-engaged learning – Academic courses that integrate hands-on work with community organizations into student learning.
  • Leadership development – Workshops, fellowships, and initiatives that prepare students to lead.
  • Partnership building – Sustaining reciprocal relationships with diverse communities. 

Get involved

Whether you are a student, faculty member, or community partner, ICCE offers many ways to get involved — from service-learning courses and volunteer roles to research collaborations and civic engagement programs.

All programs Partner with us

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Service and Internship Fair

Discover internships, service-learning projects, and volunteer opportunities. Meet inspiring community change-makers and learn how to make the most of your time at SFSU—while enhancing your resume!

Service and Internship Fair
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SFSU Toy Drive

Support local families this season—donate to SFSU’s Toy Drive for the OMI Holiday Extravaganza.

SFSU Toy Drive
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Gator Votes

Gator Votes helps register, inform and mobilize voters. ICCE leads this campus-wide effort on behalf of SFSU.

Gator Votes
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Civic and Community Engagement Awards

The Civic and Community Engagement Awards honor impactful leadership and service that strengthen connections between SFSU and the broader community.

Civic and Community Engagement Awards