Peace Corps Prep Application

Apply to the UMW Peace Corps Prep Program

By completing this form, you are applying to the UMW Peace Corps Prep program. Please use the Peace Corps Prep Student Guide to assist you in filling out this application. You will be contacted by a staff member from the UMW Center for International Education about your application.

Name(Required)

First Last

Student ID(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Major(Required)

Minor

Expected Graduation (month and year)(Required)

Current Cumulative GPA(Required)

Training and Experience in a Specific Work Sector

Please check the box of the sector in which you would like to serve:(Required)

Agriculture

Community Economic Development

Education

Environment

Health

Youth in Development

Note: Actual Peace Corps assignments are based on local needs, and thus may or may not align seamlessly with your qualifications. Flexibility is key to the Peace Corps experience!

Coursework. List the number and name of 3 courses in this same sector that you plan to take, and the semester in which you plan to take them (it is fine if you've already taken them). Note: The courses you include on this application may change, but it is good to have a plan.(Required)

Course

Semester and Year

Hands-on experience in that same sector (must total at least 50 hours). Describe what you plan to do:(Required)

Foreign Language Skills

Requirements depend upon desired Peace Corps volunteer placement site. (1) Spanish-speaking countries: two 200-level courses. (2) French-speaking countries: one 200-level course in any Romance Language. (3) Everywhere else no explicit requirements, but language skills are a plus.

If you intend to learn a foreign language, please list which one:(Required)

List the top 2 foreign language courses you plan to take:(Required)

Course

Semester and Year

Or describe your alternative learning process (e.g. native speaker).

Intercultural Competence

List the core course and two approved electives you plan to take:(Required)

Course

Semester and Year

Professional and Leadership Development

PROFESSIONAL RESUME FEEDBACK: When do you plan to meet with the Center for Career and Professional Development for a one-on-one resume review? (Enter month and year)(Required)

PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW PREP: When do you plan to meet with the Center for Career and Professional Development for an interview skills appointment? (Enter month and year)(Required)

DESCRIBE A LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE THAT YOU INTEND TO PURSUE: For example, leading a work or volunteer project, serving on the executive board of a student organization, or organizing a big campus event.(Required)

DESCRIBE ANY EDUCATION ABROAD OPPORTUNITY YOU PLAN TO PURSUE: Optional but recommended.

By checking this box, I affirm that this submission is accurate and true.

Apply for Peace Corps Prep

Apply to the UMW Peace Corps Prep Program