Peace Corps

If you are interested in the Peace Corps, make sure to talk to a Peace Corps recruiter early. The best way to do this is by visiting Connect with a Peace Corps Recruiter. A recruiter can talk to you about your sector and region of interest, experience, and how to tailor your resume for the opportunity that is best for you! You may also find information on Peace Corps benefits and graduate school assistance helpful.

Application Process

The Peace Corps application process is lengthy. Plan ahead and submit your application roughly a year before your availability date. These are the general steps in the application process:

Apply: Submit an application to the Dallas Regional Office

Preparing

It's never too early to prepare for Peace Corps service. Following are some tips on what to do as a college student:

Attend a Peace Corps Event: Go to a general information meeting. there you will learn the basics about the Peace Corps mission and its programs overseas. See the calendar of events or go to the Peace Corps website for a complete listing of recruiting events.