Bring your education to life with meaningful hands-on experiences.
Thriving at Assumption concerns more than just academics. We want you to strive to become thoughtful citizens with a strong dedication to the common good. There are so many opportunities to take advantage of to transform your worldview, including internships, community service, study abroad, and experiential learning. These experiences also provide skills that will be essential as you begin your professional career.
Assumption Achieves
Assumption (AU) Achieves shines a light on the incredible achievements of our students and recent graduates. From standout internships and research projects to community impact and career success, these stories reflect not only what Greyhounds do, but who they become through their Assumption experiences.
70%
of Class of 2024
Completed at least one experiential learning opportunity
140,000+
Hours
Students have completed through volunteering, service work, and more
200+
Internship or clinicial sites
Where students have gained hands on experiences
Internships and Career Preparation
From alumni networking nights to career fairs, Assumption works to nurture and grow your professional skills and experience and help you learn what it’s like to work in your field or discover new career paths.
Community Service and Volunteering
Service is at the heart of Assumption’s mission, and students and fauclty and staff participate in over 130,000 hours of volunteering every year. This call to serve is one of the core principles guiding our philosophy of education and what we think a life of meaning entails.
Research Opportunities
Undergraduate and graduate students participate in a variety of research, from the summer scholars program to the Honors Thesis. Throughout all of these, they work with a faculty mentor on research projects, acquiring valuable learning experiences.