Connect your calling to your career

At Multnomah University, we’re committed to helping you find your calling so you can be an agent of change wherever you go. One of the ways we accomplish this is through our LINK Program.

What is Multnomah’s LINK Program?

The LINK Program is designed to connect you to businesses, nonprofits and ministry organizations that need volunteers or interns. It’s a great way for you to gain hands-on experience that builds off your classroom learning.

As a Multnomah student, you’re required to accrue a specific amount of LINK hours prior to graduation. You can accumulate your hours by collaborating with LINK Partners in multiple ways: Volunteer at a church, ministry or nonprofit — or connect to a potential career by working as an intern (paid or unpaid). Our goal is to serve the local community while helping you become a successful graduate.

How do I find a LINK Project?

Go to multnomah.edu/LINKprojects to search our LINK Project database. Peruse project descriptions, connect with LINK Partners and find the path that fits you best. Once you find your LINK partner, you can communicate directly with their designated Site Supervisor.

Site Supervisors

Each LINK Partner designates a Site Supervisor who works with you during the duration of your LINK Project. Site Supervisors are responsible for verifying your participation and completing an online evaluation after you complete your project.

Program overview

• 1 project = 40 LINK hours at the same site
• 20 LINK hours completed in one semester

LINK hours for traditional students

Year 1
1 project = 40 LINK hours at the same site

Year 2
1 project = 40 LINK hours at the same site

Year 3
1 project = 40 LINK hours at the same site

Year 4
1 project = 40 LINK hours at the same site

LINK hours for transfer students

Number of credits transferred*                                           Number of projects to complete

0-30 credits                                                                                          4 projects
31-61                                                                                                       3 projects
62-92                                                                                                       2 projects
More than 92                                                                                        1 project

*If you have questions regarding the number of credits transferred, contact the LINK Coordinator or check your Academic Plan and Official Transcript in Self Service.

Contact us

If you have questions about completing your LINK Project, contact the LINK Team. You can call us at 503-251-5311, email us, or just walk in and talk face-to-face. We’re happy to help you!

LINK Team
503-251-5311
link@multnomah.edu

Rich Ward
Associate Dean of Spiritual Life and Calling
rward@multnomah.edu
503-251-5313

Elizabeth McNeal
LINK Coordinator
emcneal1@multnomah.edu
503-251-5311

Carley Wecks
Career Services Coordinator
cwecks@multnomah.edu
503-251-6472