Life as an HRCS Student
For Incoming and Current Students
Life as a Health, Recreation & Community Services student means you’re on the move. In a Wellness Recreation Center classroom; volunteering at a local nonprofit; joining in -- or coordinating -- outdoor adventures; studying quietly in the lounge overlooking the WRC pools; reviewing an assignment with a professor.
All that activity needs support. Whether it’s faculty, professional advisors, staff and resources within the College of Education or across campus, we have what you need.
Finding Funding
Scholarships
- Undergraduate: Scholarships are available for both freshmen and transfer students. Several scholarships are designated for recreation, tourism & nonprofit leadership students, including the Robert & Yvonne Koob Fund for Community Engagement.
- Graduate:
- Clifford J. & Ruth M. Edginton Endowed Scholarship
- Dean’s Graduate Scholarships
- If you’re an on campus student, you can also apply for a graduate tuition scholarship.
Graduate Assistantships & More
Depending on the availability of funds, HRCS-related graduate assistantships may be offered for:
Questions? Reach out to Cheryl Meller, graduate recruitment coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies, directly at cheryl.meller@uni.edu or through the office, coegradstudies@uni.edu.
Network. Learn. Grow.
Add to your UNI experience through networking, programming and activities to help bring your HRCS degrees to life.
In the field: From clinics to the community
Gaining hands-on experience through internships is a requirement that builds your skill base immensely. These experiences are an important part of this nationally accredited program.
Examples of recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership internship experiences include:
- YWCA and YMCA summer programs
- United Nations-related nonprofits
- Nonprofit child care centers
- Tourism bureaus and events centers
- Local foundations