1.) CREATE A PLAN: Start by learning about options for finding & establishing an internship

• Consider your timing, academic & personal goals, location, & transportation needs. Learn how internships can fit your various academic/WPO/PEG requirements & schedule a meeting to talk about your questions & plans. 

2.) SEARCH: These are some great sites to get you going!  Ideally, you should be searching internships about 6 months in advance of starting. Here is an example of how to craft an email to a potential internship site. 

3.) PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION:  Check out our resources on mywwc for resume, cover letter, & interview prep. The Career Clothes Closet is also available for all of your professional dress needs!

4.) ACCEPT/REJECT YOUR INTERNSHIP OFFER

5.) COMPLETE ALL PAPERWORK & COURSE REGISTRATION :

• Create your Learning Goals & Handshake Experience!! *This MUST be completed and signed by all advisors before your internship begins. Paperwork received after the internship has begun will NOT be accepted and the student will need to instead fill out the Petition for Exception. Deadlines for paperwork are August 15th (Fall internships), January 10th (Spring internships), & June 1st (Summer internships). 
• If you choose to receive academic credit or our doing this in lieu of your Work Contract, understand the Course Information & register accordingly. 
• If you choose do to this as PEG3, fill out a PEG3 proposal form in GivePulse.
• If you choose to do this in replacement of your WPO Contract, you must apply for "internship as work" position on Handshake

SCHOLARSHIPS - These are external scholarship opportunities that may pertain to your field. 

SUMMER STIPENDS - Summer stipends are prioritized for students accepting low or unpaid internships in the non-profit, governmental sector, or pursuing positions connected to green entrepreneurship. Applications are due March 1st and April 1st. 

SUMMER CAMPUS HOUSING - If a student is interested in receiving summer housing on campus, it's imperative that they fill out the Summer Housing Application form as soon as possible (usually sent out March/April). Campus housing is prioritized depending upon the number of beds available and the level of the student's engagement with the college; either through an on-campus summer job and/or an approved internship*. Students with higher levels of weekly work/internship engagement will receive higher priority on the housing list. For some students this may allow for free summer housing, for others there will be a nominal weekly fee. This is determined by the Campus Housing staff. As a reminder, on-campus housing is limited and not guaranteed.

*If a student plans to use an internship as part of their summer engagement for housing, they must connect with Hannah Richardson, Director of Career Engagement, as soon as possible, as well as  complete all required internship paperwork before May 1st. Summer interns will be expected to complete check-ins with this Hannah on a regular basis during the summer months.