Specific internship needs can sometimes be met for students with a strong background in a particular field, such as the sciences, film production, photography, etc. Students are usually able to obtain their first or second internship choice. Students are not placed in specific internships prior to the orientation and interview period. The Internship Period Interns who work a significant number of hours each week are more likely to be assigned interesting and substantive projects, with real responsibilities. Interns work three full days and one half day per week for the duration of the 10-week internship period.
Office hours vary according to the place of employment.
Students elect two University for 3 semester credits each, which they attend at the University of Wollongong twice a week, on their non-working days. The Director and Advisors make every effort to schedule classes so that interns may attend. An internship agreement is signed by the Director, the Academic Advisor, a representative of the organization hosting the intern and the student. The agreement stipulates the internship schedule, including hours and dates, the Director and Academic Advisor's role in supervising the intern, the unpaid nature of the internship, the general objectives and responsibilities of the intern, and all academic work required. Each student is matched with an internship supervisor at the internship site.