The last week of each semester includes classroom sessions, which serve as a time for handing in written work and taking final exams as well as a final conference. Field placements and internships are available in most sectors related to development. There is an in-country administrative director for the program, who negotiates internship placements, arranges an orientation program, and provides logistical support. An in-country academic director assists interns and evaluates academic work. Faculty from the University of Minnesota or area colleges serve as mentors to assist interns, act as liaison between the program and host agencies, and evaluate academic work.
Mentors teach the Minnesota sessions of the fall courses during the intensive orientation week.
The administrative director visits students at their internship site during the program. The University of Minnesota will provide details to all accepted applicants. The University of Minnesota will assist students in applying for a visa. A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of the program is also required.