Information about internship opportunities on the local, national, and international levels is available in the Career Information Center. Career Development assists students in initiating the internship process, identifying appropriate internship sites, writing their resumes and cover letters, and preparing for their interviews.

What is an internship?
An internship is defined as a learning experience in which traditional classroom learning is applied through practical hands-on job experiences. The internship represents an opportunity to help students develop personal, professional and academic goals. Internship experiences link the classroom to the real world of work, therefore solidifying academic competencies.

What is the purpose of an internship?
The primary purpose is to introduce and familiarize students to self-directed learning and competently develop interpersonal and management skills. Through a variety of works settings, students will receive practical training and experience. Internship opportunities present an invaluable learning experience that will be most beneficial and rewarding in terms of shaping students' career paths.

How to Get Started

• Attend an Internship 101 workshop.  Dates for the workshop can be found on the CDC Events Calendar
• Complete a resume. If you need assistance, stop by Lenfest 103 and check out the self-serve files or go to the resume web pages. For individual help, see the Director of Career Development.
• Talk to you faculty advisor about goals you have for yourself during your internship and the goals your advisor has for you.
• Start to research possible sites. Contact the Director of Career Development if you need help.
• View the Ebulletins to see what new internship opportunities have come into the CDC.
• Complete you paperwork and turn it in to the registrar.

Internship Paperwork Deadlines: Fall 2008-Summer 2012

Internship FAQs

Internship Forms

Off-Campus and Summer Internships, Jobs, Housing

Online Resources

Resources for Internships for Students with Disabilities

Previous Internship Sites  - search by year, major, company or city.