Internship Programs
Internship opportunities are available in all colleges. In many cases, the internship is a required part of the college curriculum. Internship is designed to provide eligible students with practical work experience in their chosen field of study while earning academic credit. For details regarding specific programs, please refer to the current catalog .
Students are encouraged to contact Experiential Education & Career Services for details regarding internships for specific academic programs, or refer to careers . For locations, hours and contact information, please consult the JWU Directory .
Registration
Beginning in January, eligible day program students register for the term in which they wish to take an internship in the upcoming academic year. Students are urged to register early to secure their internship in their chosen term, as selection is on a first-come, first-served basis. Students who are required to select an internship and don’t register by the stated deadline will be automatically registered for a term by Experiential Education & Career Services.
Students who do not meet prerequisites 3 months prior to the selected term may be dropped from the internship and reassigned a new term. Additionally, internship registration will be removed if a student withdraws or fails to enroll in any term prior to their selected internship term.
Graduate students need to meet with Experiential Education & Career Services prior to registering for internship. These students must have their internships approved by the graduate department chair. Once approved, Experiential Education & Career Services will register the student for internship.
Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Some academic programs and/or sites require a 2.75 GPA.
- International internships require a 3.25 GPA.
- Graduate internships require a 3.5 GPA.
Credits
Internships generally vary between 4.5 and 13.5 credits, depending on the academic program of study.
Academic Programs
College of Arts & Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences internship opportunities are available. In some academic programs, a 3000- or 4000-level internship is required as part of curriculum. In other academic programs, students can use their elective credits to complete an internship once they have completed 90 or 130 credits depending on their program of study.
College of Business
College of Business internship opportunities are available primarily for students who have completed 90 credits. Students use their elective credits to complete internships.
College of Culinary Arts
Depending on the specific major within the College of Culinary Arts, there are different internship requirements and options. Some academic programs include a required sophomore-level internship while others require a senior-level internship or study abroad. It is important that students refer to the catalog for program specific details.
College of Engineering & Design
Internship opportunities are available primarily for students who have completed 130 credits. Students use their elective credits to complete internships.
College of Health & Wellness
Depending on the specific major there are different internship requirements and options. Some academic programs include a required internship while others include elective credits that can be used to complete an internship. It is important that students refer to the catalog for program specific details.
College of Hospitality Management
College of Hospitality Management internship opportunities are available. In some academic programs within the college, a 3000-level, 13.5 credit internship is required as part of the curriculum. Students who have completed 130 credits also have the opportunity to complete a 4000-level internship using their elective credits.
Graduate Studies
Internships for 4.5 credits are available for students who have earned 45 credits (only for students enrolled in the general MBA program). Students use their elective credits to complete internships.
Internships for International Students
Due to immigration regulations, international students are only permitted to participate in an internship if it is included in their curriculum program. All internships are subject to an approval process through Experiential Education & Career Services and the International Student Services Office. Note: International students who work on-campus must consult with Student Employment and the International Student Services Office to determine eligibility to work on campus while completing an internship.