Paths to an academic internship
No matter where you are starting, AIO offers multiple paths to help you achieve your goals of an internship for credit. Every internship is a learning experience. All internships include meaningful work, mentorship, and reflection aligned with academic and professional growth.
Congratulations! Follow these steps to make sure your internship is reflected on your transcript:
- Consult with your academic advisor and/or internship coordinator to determine the requirements and expectations for an internship in your major. Find information for your major.
- Consider REAL 399 (0-3 credits) if your internship is outside of the context of your major options or requirements.
- Determine and enroll in the appropriate internship course.
- Still need help? Reach out to the Academic Internships Office for guidance and support.
You have support in your search! Follow these steps to help secure an internship for credit:
- Consult with your academic advisor and/or internship coordinator to determine the requirements, expectations, and process for an internship in your major. Find information for your major.
- Go through the process outlined by your advisor/internship coordinator. Here are helpful tools for students who are instructed to search for internships on their own.
- Determine and enroll in the appropriate internship course. Consider REAL 399 (0-3 credits) if your internship opportunity is outside of the context of your major options or requirements.
- Still need help? Reach out to the Academic Internships Office for guidance and support.
We want to help you create a pathway to new skill development through an internship in your current place of employment. Follow these steps to start the process:
- Consult with your academic advisor and/or internship coordinator to determine the requirements, expectations, and process for translating your job into an internship for credit. Find information for your major.
- Still need help? Reach out to the Academic Internships Office for guidance and support.
Early exploration and preparation can help you to be ready for opportunities as they arise. Check out these resources for career exploration and preparation:
- Speak to faculty and advisors about career preparation and exploration
- Make an appointment with a career advisor
- Attend career preparation events at your school/unit
- Seek out resources with University Career Services