Social Credit

Be a volunteer and add social credits to your record. 

How? 
By volunteering for international projects or participating all year in the activities proposed below by Student Services - Solidarity.

Requirements

For participating in community volunteering (maximum 3 ECTS per academic year)

• Volunteer at one of the entities offered by the University.

• Complete at least 25 hours distributed over one semester.

  Credits are awarded according to the hours of participation:
  25 hours = 1 credit, 40 hours = 2 credits, 60 hours = 3 credits
  This volunteer project awards a maximum of 3 credits per year. 

• Provide proof of your volunteer hours with a certificate from the entity.
• Submit a “Volunteer Report” (reflection on your volunteer experience). Word format. Minimum 300 words.

For participating in the solidarity activities we organise (maximum 1 ECTS credit per academic year)

• Accumulate a minimum of 25 hours participating in Charitable Getaways, Senior Birthday Project or UIC Social Day.
• Submit a “Volunteer Report” (reflection on your volunteer experience). Word format. Minimum 300 words.

For participating in an international volunteer project (maximum 3 ECTS credits per academic year)

• Attend project-specific training sessions.
• Volunteer for at least 20 days if you are wanting to validate 3 ECTS credits.
• Submit a “Volunteer Report” (reflection on your volunteer experience). Word format. Minimum 300 words.