Graduate With More Than a Diploma: Join Peace Corps! 


The Peace Corps offers recent grads the chance to gain international experience, boost résumés, and explore new cultures, while making a meaningful impact in the world. 

Benefits include:

  • Professional, hands-on global experience

  • Cross-cultural and language training

  • Living stipend and three weeks paid vacation during service

  • Complete medical and dental coverage

  • Career support and networking after service

  • Eligibility for federal hiring advantages (Non-Competitive Eligibility)

  • $10,000-$20,000 relocation package upon returning to the U.S. 

  • Potential student loan deferment 

  • Scholarships for grad school


    Don’t just start a career—start a legacy. Join Peace Corps and be part of something bigger. 

    Interested in applying? Peace Corps has several applications per year, and the next one is in January. Check openings here and email oic@odu.edu for application help.