91°µÍø

91°µÍø has partnered with the Peace Corps to offer a non-academic certificate that ensures Blugolds graduate with the skills they need to become Peace Corps volunteers or to pursue a career in international development. 

Through courses, service learning, student/professional leadership, study abroad, and cultural immersions, you’re already building knowledge in global sectors like health and education, youth development, and the environment. Along the way, you're probably honing foreign language proficiencies, intercultural understanding, and leadership skills too. Those experiences and qualities are hallmarks of global service and a successful Peace Corps Volunteer, which means your path to a Peace Corps Prep Certificate might be shorter than you think!

Explore the that excite you, and see what skills you'll need to be a competitive applicant for those positions. Our Peace Corps Prep program corresponds directly with the Peace Corps’ application process, which means you'll gain a competitive edge when you apply to one of the 60 countries Peace Corps serves.

What you'll gain from the Peace Corps

Peace Corps participants gain substantial leadership experience and the unparalleled chance to travel to the farthest corners of the world. As a volunteer, you'll participate in intercultural fieldwork, and you'll help work on a development project in a critical area: sustainability, agriculture, education, health, youth engagement, or economic development. You’ll return as a global citizen, a practiced leader, a community organizer, and an intercultural change agent.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you'll also have access to educational opportunities like federal student loan forgiveness and the Peace Corps , which helps to cover graduate school tuition after your service. Read more about the other benefits below.

Application Process

Students interested in becoming part of the Peace Corps Prep Program will need to submit an application to the Peace Corps Prep Committee. In your application, you will be asked to outline what work sector you would like to pursue as a Peace Corps Volunteer as well as how you plan to fill the experience requirements during your time at 91°µÍø. Please review the and/or attend a Peace Corps informational session to learn more about the program.

How to apply:

1. Reach out to Dr. Sean Weidman (weidmans@uwec.edu) if you are interested in submitting an application. He'll walk you through Peace Corps expectations and give you a checklist to track your Prep Certificate progress.
2. Application deadlines: 
   • (Fall 2025) December 5 
   • (Spring 2026) April 24 
3. Approval Process: The Peace Corps Prep Committee reviews and approves applications, sometimes only after revisions. Students who are asked to revise will be given specific feedback for resubmission. The Committee will make every effort to complete your review prior to your Peace Corps application deadline.
4. Questions? Contact Dr. Sean Weidman, Peace Corps Prep Academic Coordinator.