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Peace Corps Prep Program

The University of West Florida offers Peace Corps Prep Program.

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Volunteer Abroad

The Peace Corps has identified four core competencies critical to the intercultural fieldwork of Peace Corps Volunteers:

  • Sector-specific skills
  • Foreign language proficiency
  • Intercultural competence
  • Professional savvy and leadership

Upon completion of the program, you will receive a certificate from the Peace Corps, which can provide a competitive edge when applying for Peace Corps service.

Peace Corps Prep programs correspond with the Peace Corps application process. Once enrolled in the Peace Corps Prep program, you are able to shape your curriculum around identified competencies and requirements.

Please note: Receiving a Peace Corps Prep certificate does not guarantee acceptance into the Peace Corps.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be an undergraduate student
  • Have at least one semester to complete at UWF before graduation
  • Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

How to Apply

  1. Review the UWF Peace Corps Prep Student Guide.
  2. Complete the Peace Corps Prep Student Application.
  3. Once the application has been approved, confirmed participants should attend the Peace Corps Prep Program orientation, which is offered in a virtual format.

More Information

To learn more about UWF's rich history with Peace Corps and what the program has to offer, check out this interview with Dr. Karen Smith.

For more information, please contact the UWF Peace Corps Program Coordinator: studyabroad@uwf.edu.