CSER FAQs

Is CSER a graduation requirement?

All residential undergraduate students are required to earn one CSER credit for each fall and spring semester they are enrolled full-time, up to a maximum of eight semesters.

How do I register for or drop a CSER?

For steps to register or drop a CSER, please visit our Tutorials page.

How do I get a new organization or church approved for CSER?

You can request a new organization by filling out the Request an Organization form in the CSER Application.

Why do I need a CSER supervisor and how do I find one?

You will need a CSER supervisor to validate your service hours and complete an evaluation for you. If you have found a location to serve with you will need someone from the organization, a staff member, or someone in a leadership capacity, to serve as your CSER supervisor. You will need their name, number, and email to complete your registration. If you have trouble finding a supervisor, the best policy is to call or email the organization to let them know you would like to volunteer with them and ask who their volunteer coordinator is or who can assist you by verifying your service hours.

How many CSER credits can I volunteer in a single term?

There is no limit to the amount of CSER credits a student can earn in a single term. The only restriction is that a student cannot earn more than two CSER credits (40 hours) with one organization in a single term. For example, a student could earn two CSER credits with “Organization A” and earn another CSER credit (minimum 20 hours) with “Organization B”, thereby fulfilling three CSER credits in a single term.

How do I get a double CSER approved?

Students may serve up to 40 hours with one organization in a single term. You will need to verify that your supervisor can provide you 40 hours when you submit your registration. You will log all 40 hours on the same evaluation to indicate you are requesting a double CSER.

Can I complete CSER during the winter and summer terms?

While CSER is not required for the winter and summer terms, students have the option to complete CSER either to make up missed CSER credits or to work ahead on future CSER requirements.

How many CSERs do I need or have left to complete?

Students are required to complete one CSER credit per full-time residential semester, up to eight semesters. You can view your progress in the CSER Application by clicking “CSER Progress” in the top right corner.

I live off campus, am I still required to complete CSER?

A student’s residential status is not determined by whether they live off campus but by their degree program. Every undergraduate student enrolled in a residential degree program is required to complete one CSER credit for every full-time semester up to eight semesters.