First C.L.A.S.
Start your Linfield Experience right! August 17th - 22nd, 2012
First CLAS (Community, Leadership, Action & Service) is a week-long service and leadership immersion program for incoming first-year students. As a First CLAS participant, you will serve with local non-profits throughout the week, learning about important community issues, gaining valuable leadership skills, and discovering what McMinnville and Linfield have to offer. When you’re not busy serving, you will have plenty of opportunities to connect with your fellow participants, be mentored by your upperclassmen student leaders, settle into campus, and more. After the week of service, you will have the opportunity to lead other first-year students for the Taste of Service event, apply for an Alternative Spring Break program, and continue to take leadership roles on campus!
Why should you apply?
The goal of the First CLAS program is to enable those new to the Linfield community to hit the ground running. By coming to campus just six days early, you will have a unique opportunity to:
- Start making friends with other energetic first years
- Meet and be mentored by upperclassmen team leaders
- Engage in meaningful community service focused on affordable housing, sustainability, and food security
- Get introduced to resources and opportunities on campus
- Discover all the McMinnville community has to offer
- Receive top-notch leadership training rarely offered to first-year students
All before most of your peers even set foot on campus!
Apply Today!
Qualifications: Anyone who has been accepted and is planning to attend Linfield College as a first-year student in the Fall is encouraged to apply; however, due to limited space, we are unable to accept all applicants at this time. No experience in community service is necessary! We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic about Linfield and the community, interested in becoming leaders on campus, open to new ideas and experiences, and willing to volunteer (Please note: community service projects may entail manual labor. Reasonable accommodations can be arranged with advanced notification). Deadline to apply: June 22.
FAQs
What does the program cost?
To participate, only a $50 deposit to hold your spot is required. All other expenses are covered! This includes housing, three meals a day, transportation during the program, and all other activities for the entire week. Scholarships are available for those students with financial need. If you are accepted, you will be notified of where to send your deposit.
Where will participants live during the week?
Students will move directly into their Fall housing assignment at the beginning of the week. Students will not have to move again.
When will applicants be notified?
Applicants will be notified between June 24-30 whether they have been accepted to the program. Look for an e-mail! At that time, we will let you know where to send your payment, a packing list, details of when to arrive, and many more details. Please do not make your travel arrangements prior to receiving notification of your acceptance.
I am an athlete, can I apply to participate?New students who are trying out for athletics for fall sports at Linfield are not able to participate in this program due to overlap of schedules.
Does applying to the program mean that I will be accepted as a First CLAS participant?
Due to the program's current capacity and limited space at community partner service sites, First CLAS has a limited numer of participant slots available.
Are there other opportunities to get involved at Linfield if I'm not accepted into First CLAS?Absolutely! Linfield is full of wonderful leadership and service opportunities. We hope you will take advantage of the ones that interest you. To see a few of the opportunities available, check out the following webistes:
Who should I contact if I have questions?
If you have questions about the program or about your application, please contact Alexis Powell, alpowell@linfield.edu, 503-883-2326.