Students
What is an internship?
What is the general process for performing an internship at UVU?
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How do I find an internship?
Why do I have to complete an internship application for each semester I am registered for an internship?
Can I get credit for an internship I've done before the current semester?
When should I complete an internship?
What is the deadline for getting an internship?
Deadlines vary by academic department. Students can review department-specific application pages or contact their appropriate Internship Coordinator to find out more information. Applications and Internship Coordinators
Who can help me with the internship process?
Students can contact their college's Internship Coordinator for department-specific information. General questions not related to your major can also be answered by contacting the Internship Services department at 801-863-6589.
Are internships an option for international students?
Yes! As an F1 student, you must have an employment authorization on your I-20 before beginning an internship. Full time students and/or students graduating in the semester of their internship can only work up to 20 hours per week. International students cannot begin working at their place of internship without first having an I-20 authorization. After you have completed your internship application, your information will automatically be forwarded to the International Student Services Office for review. Please refer to the following page for more information. https://www.uvu.edu/iss/immigration/
Are internships an option for undocumented students?
Yes! There are some addtional considerations and restictions, however, depending on individual circumstances. Please refer to the following page for more information. https://www.uvu.edu/studentaffairs/initiatives/
Do I need to pay full tuition for academic internship credits?
Yes. An internship course is like any other course and is based upon the UVU Tuition scale.
Can I get credit for working at my current job?
It depends. If students are willing to take on additional responsibilities and additional learning objectives at their job, it may be approved if the internship is determined to have has academic merit and applies to the student's course of study. This merit is determined by the Internship Coordinator within a particular UVU college.
How can I best help the student with the internship process?
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Is there any kind of list of internship opportunities that I can access?
There are a few ways in which faculty and advisors can obtain a list of internships:
What do I need to know about late student registration?
What do I need to know about workload conversion?
Each department has three options for structuring faculty supervisor pay:
Refer to the information below:
How do I access the UVU Internships Canvas Course Template?
Who can help me with internship related Adobe Sign documents?
Who do I contact if I have internship related questions?
One of the best ways to recruit a UVU intern is to post your position/s on UVU Handshake. The system is easy to use and is free to employers.
To get started:
After submitting a job description electronically, it will be reviewed for approval. After approval students will then be able to view your position and apply.
More information can be found on the UVU Internship Services Posting an Internship Page
What are some things I can do to better recruit interns or promote internships at UVU?
What are UVU interns expected to complete during their internship?
What is the average pay for an intern?
What are the rules for paid vs unpaid internships?
Paid interns make ideal workers — hungry to learn, eager to make a good impression and willing to perform a multitude of tasks. The relatively small amount of money employers spend on intern wages and benefits is a good investment. If pay is not possible, unpaid internships must comply with the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ). This law has determined that you don’t have to pay interns who qualify as learners/trainees.
The U.S. Department of Labor has outlined seven criteria for determining trainee status. The FLSA does not limit an employer’s ability to hire paid interns or restrict a paid employee’s ability to receive college credit for their work. It also does not limit unpaid internships for non-profits who rely on volunteers for their labor. Please reference the U.S. Department of Labor Fact Sheet #71: www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.htm
How long does a student have to work?
How many working hours do students need to complete?
Must I provide Worker's Compensation?
Unpaid Interns: Utah Valley University requires unpaid interns to receive academic credit. Unpaid interns are covered with workers’ compensation and liability insurance by the university only if they are receiving college credit.
Paid Interns: For paid internships, the employer is required to provide workers’ compensation benefits along with any other benefits required by law. A stipend is considered a paid position and the employer is responsible for providing workers’ compensation. See the Master Internship Agreement (page 19) that a site provider signs prior to hiring an intern.
Do I need to sign an agreement with the university?
I am a 1099 Independent Contractor. Can I hire a UVU intern?
How do I complete the Supervisor Evaluation?