1.) CREATE A PLAN: Begin by familiarizing yourself with the Internship Handbook for Students. This includes information about requirements, internship options, crediting, processes, etc. You may want to schedule schedule a meeting with the Director of Internships to talk through your questions & plans. 

2.) SEARCH: Here are some ideas and links to get started on your search. Ideally, this should be done about 6 months in advance of a start date. 

3.) PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION: Check out the resources on myWWC for resume, cover letter, & interview prep. 

4.) ACCEPT/REJECT YOUR INTERNSHIP OFFER

5.) 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 Internship Petition for Exception. Deadlines for paperwork are August 15th (Fall internships), January 10th (Spring internships), & June 1st (Summer internships). 

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

SUMMER STIPENDS - Summer stipends are prioritized for students participating in unpaid or underfunded internships, primarily in the non-profit or governmental sector. Applications are due March 1st and April 1st. Please read the linked information before filling out your application!

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. Almost all students will be required to pay a nominal fee, which is determined by the Campus Housing staff. Students who are participating in an internship must have the internship paperwork completed by May 1st in order to prove their status as an intern. 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 Internships & Employer 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.