An internship is a short-term, hands-on, supervised experience with a professional organization. Internships are designed to increase your knowledge of a specific career field, allowing you to develop additional skills while receiving valuable mentorship.
Finding an internship can feel overwhelming, and we’re here to help. Review our Getting Started FAQs and resources below to get started
Students interested in using an internship for academic credit are responsible for meeting compliance documentation deadlines.
| Internship Course Semester | Pre-Internship Petition Deadline | Internship Learning Agreement Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 | Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 |
| Summer 2026 | Monday, March 16, 2026 | Monday, May 11, 2026 |
| Fall 2026 | Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | Monday, Nov. 16, 2026 | Monday, Jan. 4, 2027 |
Forms are found and submitted in the MyCHS Opportunities database. All documentation submissions are reviewed by the Experiential Learning team.
Review our Getting Started resources for answers to common questions.
Pre-Internship Petition
Due eight weeks before the start of a term.
Required for any internships found outside of the MyCHS Opportunities database in order for our team to start the contracting process.
Required for any internship opportunities at a current place of employment.
Internship Learning Agreement:
Due one week before the start of a term.
Required to approve student internship goals and confirm supervisor information.
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