I am currently employed full-time and am required to complete an internship. What are my options?

  • If you are in the first six months of a job that is related to your degree program, you can use your work to fulfill the requirement
  • You can do an in-company project – over and above your regular work – to satisfy the requirement. Submit a project description approved by your supervisor/management showing the number of hours of effort planned for the project into Orion. Note the project description is in lieu of the job offer in Orion when you request your internship. The project must be related to your degree program.
  • Masters student may have degree program specific alternative courses that meet the internship requirement, including a practicum. Check your catalog and consult with your program director.

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Can I work on both an internship and a RA/TA or on-campus job at the same time or in the same semester?

Can I work on both an internship and a RA/TA or on-campus job at the same time or in the same semester?

Can I work remotely for a company in my home country while physically being in the US?

Can I work remotely for a company in my home country while physically being in the US?

What if I find my own internship... one not in the Handshake system?

What if I find my own internship... one not in the Handshake system?

What are the internship program academic requirements?

What are the internship program academic requirements?

How do I know if my internship will be approved for the internship course?

How do I know if my internship will be approved for the internship course?

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