Internships involve a full semester commitment. Internships which are not credit-bearing need no approval from the academic departments, and can be finalized by the Office, directly. Such internships can be paid or unpaid. Resume writing, interviewing techniques workshops and individual counseling sessions are conducted regularly to assist students to prepare for the internship experience, adequately. Students are urged to meet with a counselor at the Office to discuss their internship and academic goals.
Students can start their internships in the upper sophomore year after a major is declared.
This will give the student a better focus. In addition, employers also prefer interns who have a grasp and knowledge of their major or minor academic fields. Students who wish to have an internship through the Office are also required to take the Orientation to the World of Work course offered by the Office. Students can take the course either before, or concurrently with their internship assignment. The course is designed to enrich the internship experience, and is offered both in the fall and spring semesters.