Therefore, the Division is concerned with everything that impacts on the students' living and learning environment. To ensure that this environment is optimal for personal and intellectual development, the Division systematically plans and implements programs that promote learning to complement the learning that takes place in the classroom. The Division of Student Affairs collaborates with faculty to offer these academic field study experiences to students in all majors. You must conduct 50 hours of field study experience per semester, per credit hour and you may work around your existing schedules.
Positions are available for summer, fall, and spring.
This field study is conducted in collaboration with the Computer Science Department. Political Science Field Study Political Science majors can earn academic credit by assisting with a variety of projects such as the Virginia Governor's Fellows Program and the Student Representative to the Board of Visitors. This field study is conducted in collaboration with the Political Science Department. Communications Field Study Communications majors experienced in communications promotions, marketing, and public relations can earn academic credit by assisting with the communication aspect of Student Affairs projects and programs. This field study is in collaboration with the Communications Department.