Everyone! Internships provide beneficial pre-professional experience and allow students an opportunity to learn more about a career path they are interested in. Internships look great on resumes and help to begin developing important networking relationships. There are internships available in every major that can provide educational opportunities outside of required college courses.

Some majors may require internships for graduation. Check with your Department Internship Coordinator or advisor to find out requirements and opportunities specific to your major.

An internship must:

• Be work experience directly related to your major.
• Be approved by your acadmic department.
• Involve a mentor or supervisor at the internship location.

Exploratory level internships are a great opportunity for students to "test drive" careers - giving them the chance to see what workers in that industry do on a daily basis. Those students without a declared major should see a member of Internship Services staff for information regarding an Exploratory Internship through General Academics.

Your Department Internship Coordinator will be able to give you a better idea of when you should complete your internship, based on the coursework you have completed. Although there is no set rule, you should try to complete an internship sometime during your Senior year.

• Select a site to complete your internship with help from Career Services and Student Employment, UV Job Board, your advisor or Department Internship Coordinator, or on this website.
• Register at Utah Valley University for internship credit.
• Complete the required Internship Orientation.
• Complete the internship during the semester you have registered for credit.
• Report serious problems, including physical, safety, and personnel, to the organization supervisor and the UVU Department Internship Coordinator.
• Complete all UVU academic assignments and course-work related to this internship as outlined by your Department Internship Coordinator.