Internship FAQ

What is an academic internship?

An academic internship is an experience for which students enroll to earn academic credit. It should be related to a student’s major (or minor) and have a site supervisor who is an expert in that field.

When are students eligible to do internships?

Students who have completed at least 60 credits toward their degree are eligible (typically starting the summer after sophomore year). Exceptions are made for students with fewer credits who are offered an excellent internship opportunity.

When are internships offered?

Internships are offered for academic credit every semester (fall, spring, summer).

How do students find internships?

  • Schedule an appointment with Career Services at uarts.edu/careerappointment.

  • Ask program faculty for suggestions.

  • Review lists of previous places that UArts students have interned on the UArts Careers database.

  • Do their own independent research and follow up with Career Services.

How do students register for internships?

UArts Career Services registers students upon their completion of the required Pre-Internship Application Process form. 

How do students learn about the Pre-Internship Application Process?

Information is available in the UArts Portal: Offices and Services > Career Services > Internships. Students may also attend one of the Internship Information Sessions offered before the advising and registration periods for the following semester or visit the Career Services office.

When do students need to complete the Pre-Internship Application Process?

Students should apply well in advance, since they must have an internship offer to be registered for credits. The process can be initiated as soon as a student begins planning to intern. Exceptions for late registrations are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. 

What are the expectations for academic internships?

  • Students will intern for approximately 30 hours per credit over the course of the 15-week semester (a typical 3-credit internship equals about 6 to 10 hours per week).

  • Students should successfully achieve three learning objectives, defined by the student in collaboration with their faculty internship advisor and their internship site supervisor.

  • They must document their internship experience.

  • They must complete end-of-internship evaluations.


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