Internships

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What Is An Internship?

  • An academic relationship between the student, faculty supervisor, internship coordinator, and the employer. 
  • An opportunity for the student to augment coursework with on-the-job assignments related to her/his academic interests.
  • An experience in which the student has intentional learning goals and reflects actively on what she/he is learning throughout the experience. 
  • An internship may be a single-semester experience, or it may continue for longer than one semester; it may be paid or unpaid, and is taken for academic credit or for experience.
  • Understanding that employers have needs that arise throughout the year, internships can be started at any point in the semester; however, it must be a minimum of 8 weeks in duration.  If for credit, an internship proposal must be submitted via Handshake, 30-days prior to the experience start date and no later than four weeks after the start of the term. Credit ratios are as follows:  1 credit = 42 contact hours-internships are typically 1-3 credits. 

What Is An Internship? Fast Facts

 

Internship proposals must be submitted 30-days prior to the start of the internship. 

Students who plan to complete an internship for the following term:

Summer - term dates 5/19/25 - 8/8/25, internship proposals should be submitted via Handshake by April 25 {due to Easter break}

Fall - term dates 8/20/25 - 12/11/25,  internship proposals should be submitted via Handshake by July 15, 2025 {to accommodate faculty/staff who may not be around to approve experiences, etc.)

Once an internship proposal is complete and error-free, the internship approval process can take up to 15 business days or more to process, so please keep this in mind when submitting a proposal via Handshake.

Per Policy:

  • A student must complete, and have approved, an Internship Proposal prior to beginning an internship experience (30 days prior).
  • Students must be junior or senior status (60+ earned credits), and the experience should be in the major/minor area of academic study. ANY exceptions must be approved (in writing) by each academic department; Career Services and/or the Registrar.
  • Internships must be at least eight weeks in duration.
  • Students must register for the academic term in which the work activity takes place (hours and weeks).
  • Tuition is charged the same as other credits earned at the college. 

If you need an internship to be considered full-time status, the Financial Aid and/or Registrar's Office determine what credits are considered eligible for full-time enrollment. Please plan ahead and adhere to deadline dates in preparation for billing statements.  

For information pertaining to an internship for academic credit, please refer to this document or schedule a meeting via Handshake - Career Services: Internship or Job Search Guidance appointment.

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Create your own internship

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Don't see what you are looking for in our internship postings?  We have many contacts in a variety of industries. It is possible to create your own internship based on your interests by contacting employers directly. We can help you with the search process.  Make an appointment today!

To discuss internship opportunities, contact Career Services. Log in to Handshake for a list of current internship and job opportunities.

Why get credit?

Different students have different reasons. Maybe you're looking to have a unique experience, build your resume, or learn a new skill. It might be required in your major! Perhaps you wish to apply it toward fulfillment of Sed Vitae. Maybe you need more elective credit and want to explore a career opportunity.  

What makes an internship academic?

Students have the option of pursuing academic credit for an internship.  What is the difference between doing an internship and getting academic credit for an internship? 

An internship experience can offer the benefit of career exploration and be an excellent resume builder, but it is important to remember that academic credit is awarded for both the work experience and meeting your learning objectives. The purpose of an academic internship is to better understand the theories, ideas, and practices of your discipline or major by actively engaging in a "hands-on", work-based, learning experience. Through an Internship Proposal, you will define your job duties and develop measurable learning goals. 

How do I register?

Unlike a regular class, you will not be able to register through MyCarroll.  Internship applications are submitted into the online system, Handshake.

Formula for determining credits (based on 14-week semester timeline)

Formula for determining credits (based on 14-week semester timeline)
Credits per week
1 credit = 42/hrs of work (3 hrs week)
2 credits = 84/hrs of work (6 hrs week)
3 credits = 126 hrs of work (10 hrs week)

Note: Handshake for employers has a different login

Employer registration and login