Before You Begin: Required Preparation Steps
- Consult with your faculty mentor or La Beene early to discuss internship goals and ensure your proposed opportunity aligns with
School of the Arts standards.
- This step is especially important for ensuring the site and mentor meet department
guidelines.
- Secure an internship opportunity.
- For personalized help finding opportunities, please contact the Arts Internship Coordinator:
Cathy Chartrand
- Search available postings on our Find Internships page.
- Complete the Internship Orientation.
- Important: Save your completion code (displayed on-screen and emailed to you). You'll need it
for the application.
- Prepare the following information (required for the application form):
- Name and address of the internship provider/company
- Internship site supervisor's name, email, and phone number (this is the person who
will mentor you on-site)
- Average number of hours you will work per week
- Submit your application using the button below.
- The form (hosted on Qualtrics) takes about 15–20 minutes if you have your information
ready.
- After submission, allow 1-2 weeks for review. You'll receive approval and registration instructions (including CRN)
by email.
Internship Guidelines for the School of the Arts
- Self-Employment: Self-employment or freelance work does not qualify for internship credit.
- Mentor Qualifications: Your on-site supervisor/mentor must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in your specific area of study (or equivalent professional experience
for BFA students), AND
- At least one year of full-time professional experience in the industry.
- Worksite and Resources: The employer must provide a dedicated workspace (on-site, remote, or hybrid) and
necessary equipment/software.
- Paid or Unpaid: Both paid and unpaid internships are eligible. Compensation must be agreed upon
before the internship begins.
- Relevance to Degree: Duties must build on your completed coursework and directly relate to your emphasis/area
of study.
- Substantive Duties: The internship must involve meaningful, professional-level tasks. Primarily clerical
or administrative work (e.g., answering phones, data entry, or errands) does not qualify.
- Feedback: Your mentor must provide structured, regular feedback on your projects and performance.
- Academic Integrity: Any fraudulent, inaccurate, incomplete, or non-verifiable information will result
in denial of credit.
- Credits: Students may earn a lifetime maximum of 6 internship credits through the School
of the Arts. These credits may be split across multiple semesters. For this application,
select only the number of credits you plan to earn this semester.
- Registration: After receiving application approval by email (including CRN), register for the
course. You may then access the internship course in Canvas.
Remote internships are permitted if all other guidelines are met. Current employment
may qualify only with new learning objectives and full approval.
Ready to Apply?
Ensure you've completed steps 1–3 above before starting.
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