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Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship (CELTS)

Seeking Academic Internships

First Step

Your first step in pursuing an academic internship is contacting the internship coordinator in your major. They will be able to tell you when the department offers academic internship courses, as well as what steps you may need to take to enroll, including application deadlines and internship requirements. You can find a list of internship coordinators by department here.

Academic Internship Criteria 

The internship experience must be an extension of the classroom: a learning experience applying the knowledge gained in the classroom. For more information on what is required for an internship, please review the Academic Internship Student Resource Manual 2026-2027 and this list of FAQs. 

Academic Internship Courses

Check here to see Fall 2026 Academic Internship Courses. 

Speak with your academic and department advisor(s) to ensure the course you select meets any major/minor requirements. Please note that many departments have deadlines for enrolling in the course and securing your internship. Be sure to start these conversations early! 

Securing an Internship

Career Services offers several services to help you connect with employers and locate opportunities. After you've learned about what kinds of internship experiences are required for your academic internship course, visit Career Services to speak with a career advisor about your internship search. You can find online resources for internship, research, and job searching here. 

Additional Internship Search Support

We encourage you to conduct a broad search to find a great academic internship position. Below are some resources to consider using in your search. Not every organization posts their positions on 3rd party sites, so if you have a specific site in mind, be sure to explore their website directly!

Seeking a Virtual/Remote Internship

Virtual internships are internships that are done online or remotely at any time of the year. This allows you to work on a global scale but stay local. You are placed with a company and report to a supervisor. You are in regular contact with that supervisor/team via virtual methods such as a video call, phone call, email, and instant messenger. For more information regarding best practices, here is a Virtual/Remote Internship Guide.