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The student must complete work that is a learning experience and is aligned with their degree program. The employer must be a registered entity and have a physical office where the student will work. The student is assigned goals at the beginning of the internship and is supervised and mentored throughout the work experience.

Employers are recommended to refer to the Department of Labor guidelines regarding payment for students. In general, “for-profit” companies pay the market rate for interns.

No, the student should be in an “on-site” face-to-face work environment to fully experience the work culture and team dynamics.

An offer letter containing specifics and detailed job description. Additional clarifying information or change confirmation may be requested by email.

• Company name and address
• Job title
• Start and end dates
• Number of hours per week
• Estimated total hours to be completed on the internship
• Location where the student will be working
• Supervisor name, title and contact information
• Signed (electronic signature is accepted)

A job description should include sufficient detail to understand the tasks the intern will complete and the skills and knowledge required to determine the alignment with the degree program.

• A US Citizen or Permanent Resident must complete a significant portion of the work during the semester dates. An F-1 student may only work during the dates authorized on their work visa.
• Current dates

• Our international students often offer past work experience blended with US education and can be hired for internships under Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) for roles aligned with their current education program. The role must offer a supervised workplace learning experience and not replace a full-time employee or be an independent contractor.
• The F1 student must meet the CPT eligibility criteria, including being enrolled in a US university for a full academic year and the student must be approved for CPT prior to the start of the internship.
• The student must be enrolled in an internship course at the same time as employed in an internship, and there are stricter requirements for start and end dates. See timelines. A student can be hired for a 6-month co-op program, but must be approved for CPT for both semesters.

• The student can be hired under CPT up to their graduation date and may continue employment on Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation.

Please contact EmployerRelations@utdallas.edu or JSOMCMCintern@utdallas.edu