The ideal time to register for CEL is during the Pre-Registration period of the previous semester. However, you can add CEL during the Add/Drop period!
Can I register for a 2nd 6-week CEL?
Potentially yes! Please email ocel@vassar.edu to discuss your options.
Can I register for CEL in the summer?
Yes! Also, you do not have to pay tuition for the first 2 units of summer credit.
Can I receive compensation and credit?
You cannot receive compensation and credit during the fall and spring semesters. However, you can in the summer! Consider applying for funding through the Career Development Office’s Internship Grant Fund.
Is CEL graded?
CEL is graded as SA/UN.
How many times can I do CEL?
You can do up to 5 units of ungraded work to count towards graduation. If you do a CEL with the same organization, we ask that the nature of the work is different and that you have a different faculty sponsor.
What is the course number for CEL?
All CELs are listed as [Department of Faculty Sponsor] – 290.
I did an internship in a previous semester/during the summer, but I didn’t register for CEL because I didn’t’ know I could receive credit! Can I receive credit retroactively.
CEL is an intentional learning opportunity. You cannot receive credit retroactively.
After I am registered, can I change my units of CEL credit?
Students are permitted to switch units within the add/drop period. After the deadline, you cannot change units.
I’ve got an internship! Can I receive CEL credit?
Possibly. Please meet with the OCEL to discuss more.
How do I find a faculty sponsor? Can my sponsor be my advisor?
Reach out to a faculty member you know or have taken a class with. Ideally, the research or teaching interest of your faculty sponsor would complement the experiential work you are doing.
