Civic Engagement is any action a group or individual takes to help better one's community and improve the quality of life for those on it. There are seven core areas of civic engagement: social responsibility, advocacy & education, philanthropic giving, direct service, political involvement, community research, and association involvement. Being a civically engaged citizen can be as simple as offering a neighborly wave or as complex as leading a community involvement project.

Florida Tech's Civic Engagement Initiative (CEI) was established in 2006 to connect Florida Tech individuals to their greater Melbourne and global communities. CEI serves as the bridge between academic learning and fulfilling real-life experiences.