Applied Learning

Applied learning refers to an educational approach whereby students apply knowledge and skills gained from traditional classroom learning to hands-on and/or real-world settings, creative projects or independent or directed research, and in turn apply what is gained from the applied experience to academic learning. The applied learning activity can occur outside of the traditional classroom experience and/or be embedded as part of a course. This strategy promotes student success outcomes like increased retention, graduation, engagement, employment and well-being.

Applied Learning Program (ALP)

The Applied Learning Program has been designed to give SUNY Delhi students the opportunity to work closely with both faculty and staff on projects that will further both the departments and college’s goals. Many students use their position to put what they are learning into practice; Event Management student assist in planning an Alumni event or an Education student working with pre-school children at DC-4, the SUNY Delhi affiliated childcare center.

To qualify for the Applied Learning Program, a student must meet the following requirements:

• Be enrolled full-time at SUNY Delhi
• Have an overall grade point average of at least 2.0 on a four-point scale
• Submit a completed Applied Learning Program application for employment
• Have a legal right to work in the United States

If you would like to opportunity to work on campus, learn more about your career choice, and complete a project for the college, please complete the application below. Student can work up to 20 hours per week for 15 weeks. Pay scale is $16 per hour. All student applicants must be in good standing with a 2.0 or higher. These positions can also be for academic credit.

Complete the application!

SUNY Delhi Applied Experience/internships

SUNY Delhi offers ten internship/applied learning experiences each semester. Faculty and staff can apply for interns with project selection made by Career and Transfer Services. 

Spring 2026 faculty/staff intern application

Empire State Services Corps

Make a difference if your community, get hands-on experience, and get paid for it! 

Through the Empire State Services Corps, five SUNY Delhi students will be selected to participate in public service work.  

As a corps member, you’ll complete  300 hours of paid community service throughout the academic year at $16/hour (a total of $4,800).  All student applicants must be in good standing with a 2.0 or higher. Opportunities to select from include: 

• K-12 Tutoring 
• Early Childhood Education

• Food Insecurity Outreach 

• Peer Mental Health 

• Sustainability (Climate Change) 

• Student Success Coaching

• Civic Engagement 

• FAFSA Completion 
• Veterans Affairs Outreach

Submit a brief application to become a corps member or a host site:  

• Current Students: Apply Now to Become a Corps Member 

• Community Partners: Apply to Become a Host Site 

Learn more about the Empire State Services Corps. 

Questions may be directed to Robert Mazzei, Director of Career and Transfer Services mazzeirw@delhi.edu or career@delhi.edu

More Applied Learning Opportunities at SUNY Delhi

• Internships
• Clinical Placements
• Practicum
• Service-learning
• Community Service
• Civic Engagement
• Field Study
• Entrepreneurship
• Creative Works
• Research
• Experiences Abroad