Students will keep an internship log which they will submit to the Field Director at the end of the semester. Room and board are the responsibility of the individual student. Student housing is available through the Sussex House, a non-profit organization not affiliated with Queens College. The Union Semester Program can provide participants who do not reside in New York City with information about suitable housing options. Eligibility Union semester is open to students who have completed 45 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Placements are limited and the selection process is competitive.
Applicants must submit a college transcript and 500 word essay with their applications. The College's Worker Education Extension Center is in the heart of Manhattan, between Times Square and Grand Central Station. This site provides easy access to New York's libraries, cultural centers, and labor and other organizational headquarters. All New York Union Semester classes and meetings will be held in Manhattan at the Extension Center. Also located at thei site is the College's Labor Resource Center which publishes a national journal, sponsors conferences and organizes monthly forums.