Earning Academic Credit For Your Internship
Congratulations!
You have accepted an internship offer and are ready to apply to enroll in the internship course.
Your internship experience must be approved by faculty prior to enrolling in the internship course. If approved, you will receive further details to enroll yourself in the course.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MAJOR CREDIT?
Major Credit
In order to receive major credit for your internship:
- You must have at least junior standing (60+ credit hours)
- Meet the course prerequisites
- Be in good academic standing
- Be declared in the major for which credit is sought
Your internship experience must be approved for major credit by your faculty internship coordinator at the time of application.
General Elective Credit
General elective credit is available to freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors through course BUS 20192 or BUS 40192.
Why apply for general elective credit?
- You do not meet the qualifications for major credit, above
- You only need elective credits to fulfill graduation requirements
- If you are unsure if you need major credits or general elective credits, please contact your academic advisor in the Undergraduate Programs Office to help you determine where an internship course could fit into your graduation plan
- Your internship experience was not approved for major credit, but may be considered for general elective credit
Academic Qualifications
To ensure you qualify academically for the internship, check the course catalog.
Internship Courses
- Accounting:
ACCT 43092 - Business Management:
MGMT 44192 - General Business:
BUS 40192 - Computer Information Systems:
CIS 44292 - Economics:
ECON 42292 - Entrepreneurship:
ENTR 47292 - Finance:
FIN 46192 - Marketing:
MKTG 45292 - Human Resources:
HRM 44492 - Sales Certificate:
MKTG 45192
Accounting Students
The Accounting Department has alternative due dates for applying for accounting academic credit.
Deadlines to apply for faculty approval to enroll in the internship course:
Fall Semester: Friday, August 19, 2022
Spring Semester: Friday, December 16, 2022
Summer Sessions: Friday, May 12, 2023
Accounting or master's students are required to complete 300 experience hours.
View the Accounting Internship Program Requirements
International Students
International Students on an F-1 Student Visa must have work authorization to legally work in an internship in the United States. At the time of your offer, you must apply for course credit. Please use: STEPS TO APPLY below and then contact the International Programs Office to begin the CPT visa process.
Deadlines to apply for faculty approval to enroll in the internship course:
Fall Semester 2022 internships: Friday, October 7, 2022
Spring Semester 2022 internships: Friday, February 24, 2023
Summer Semester 2022 internships: Friday, July 7, 2023
International students are required to complete 135 experience hours.
CIS & Sales Certificate
Computer Information Systems majors and sales certificate students are required to complete an internship for credit as part of the degree program.
Deadlines to apply for faculty approval to enroll in the internship course:
Fall Semester: Friday, October 7, 2022
Spring Semester: Friday, February 24, 2023
Summer Sessions: Friday, July 7, 2023
CIS and Sales Certificate students are required to complete 135 experience hours.
All Other Majors
Students have the option to take the internship course as a replacement for one of your upper-level electives. Check below if you are eligible for major credit.
Deadlines to apply for faculty approval to enroll in the internship course:
Fall Semester: Friday, October 7, 2022
Spring Semester: Friday, February 24, 2023
Summer Sessions: Friday, July 7, 2023
Students are required to complete 135 experience hours.
Graduate Students
Please select the appropriate course for your degree program (listed below). At the time of your offer, you must apply for faculty approval to enroll in the internship course. To determine how the course will apply to your program, please contact your graduate advisor. International Students on an F-1 Student Visa must have work authorization to legally work in an internship in the United States. Please use: STEPS TO APPLY below and then begin the CPT visa process.
Deadlines to apply for faculty approval to enroll in the internship course:
Fall Semester: Friday, October 7, 2022
Spring Semester: Friday, February 24, 2023
Summer Sessions: Friday, July 7, 2023
Graduate Internship Courses
- MBA 60092
(300 experience hours) - MSBA: MIS 64092
(135 experience hours) - MSA: ACCT 63092
(135 experience hours) - MAE: ECON 62092
(135 experience hours)
DEADLINES TO APPLY FOR INTERNSHIP CREDIT
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Fall Semester 2022
Internship experiences occurring during the fall semester are available to apply toward fall course credit only. Must apply by fall semester application deadline: Friday, October 7, 2022. -
Spring Semester 2023
Internship experiences occurring during the spring semester are available to apply toward spring course credit only. Must apply by spring semester application deadline: Friday, February 24, 2023. -
Summer Semester 2023
Internship experiences occurring during the summer semester are available to apply toward summer course credit or deferred to fall course credit. Must apply by the summer application deadline: Friday, July 7, 2023 for summer* or fall** credit.
*If you apply for summer course credit, you will be billed accordingly for summer credits.
**If you defer credit to fall, you still must apply by the summer deadline. -
Late Applications
Applications received after the stated deadline may be reviewed at the discretion of the academic department.
NOTE: Depending on the dates of your internship, you may need to submit your application earlier. Applications should be submitted before you begin working.
STEPS TO APPLY
Step 1
Download and Complete the Prospective Supervisor Form (.PDF)
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Step 2
Download a Copy of Your GPS (.pdf)
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Step 3
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION APPROVAL PROCESS
- The Career Services Office will intake your application and send it to the appropriate academic department. If your application is incomplete it will be returned to you for completion before being sent to the academic department.
- Your academic department's faculty internship coordinator will review your application for approval. Your experience must meet the standards set by the department and you must academically qualify.
- You will receive an email within 5-7 business days with the department's decision. If approved, you will be given the course's CRN and a special override, and must self-enroll in the course.
FINAL EVALUATION
At the conclusion of your internship, your supervisor is expected to complete an evaluation of your performance. The Career Services Office will send the online evaluation to your supervisor via email three weeks prior to the end of the semester in which you are completing your internship (if you are completing a summer internship, the evaluation will be sent three weeks prior to the end date listed on your application for credit). You will also be notified via email at this time. The evaluation must be completed before the end of the semester in which you are receiving credit.
NOT EARNING ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR YOUR INTERNSHIP?
Securing an in internship is an impressive feat, and even if you are not earning credit, we still want to hear about your experience!