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Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ answers many of the most common questions that students have about internships.

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Experiential Learning and Career Development Courses

Build the skills for career success! Explore CAHS courses in career development, engage in experiential learning, and earn credit for internship.

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Policies and Procedures

Your one-stop spot for all policy and procedures information that you'll need while searching for and working as an intern.

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Tips for Success

Review this list of tips and resources to get an edge on your internship search.

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Mountaineer GOAL Program

The Mountaineer GOAL (Gaining Opportunity in Athletic Leadership) program is an innovative partnership between WVU Athletics and the College of Applied Human Sciences. Build your career in sport by gaining valuable experience working within the context of a Big 12 athletics program.

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CAHS has established a number of valuable partnerships with local businesses that provide students with a range of exciting and unique internship experiences.

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The Career Readiness Team is here to support your career and professional development year-round. Our services are available both in-person and remotely to meet your needs. 


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Internship Benefits

Advantage. Internships provide worthwhile opportunities to springboard your pathway as a student at WVU to starting a career.

Expertise. Internships offer valuable work experience through networking, connecting with mentors and learning from seasoned professionals.

Fit. Internships establish relevant skills to help you decide if your chosen field is the right fit for you.

Prepare. Often, internships result in a full-time job offer, serving as the foundation to launching your career.

Internship Success Stories

From professional sports organizations to community health initiatives, our students are making their mark. Read about their experiences and see where an internship could take you.

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From WVU Today Radio: WVU Counseling interns support students across the region

Monday, February 16, 2026

Each school day, University school counseling interns are taking their training into more than 18 public schools in nine counties and districts in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, serving close to 10,000 students.

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Emily Chittester smiles while standing on a football practice field during Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp. She wears a gray “Training Camp 2025” shirt with her hands on her hips as players and coaches practice in the background at sunset.

Chittester builds confidence and career experience through sport management program

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Emily Chittester, a sport management major from DuBois, Pa., came to WVU knowing that sport wasn't just a playground and determined to make a career out of her passion. Her internship experience started in baseball with the WV Black Bears, and then later in football with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Adding a minor in applied mathematics, Chittester will graduate in December before continuing to work with the Steelers.

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James Stamoulis smiles while standing in the stands at a baseball stadium, wearing a red Fenway Ambassadors polo shirt and a white cap, with a crowd visible behind him.

Stamoulis leverages relationships to build a foundation for his career in sports

Saturday, November 08, 2025

For James Stamoulis, WVU's strong reputation in the world of sport management was a strong factor in him deciding to become a Mountaineer. Now, on the verge of graduating, he confidently says that the reputaiton was well-earned. Stamoulis built on the academic foundation with his own initiative to create strong relationships with faculty and alumni that allowed him to maximize his time in Morgantown. Those relationships not only expanded his network but also helped clarify his direction as he begins his career in the sport industry.

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Lauren Fitzgerald stands on the field at Milan Puskar Stadium during a football game.

Fitzgerald's family influence guides her path in sport management

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Lauren Fitzgerald, a senior from Fanwood, N.J., grew up surrounded by sports through her father’s career and her brother’s interest in the field. That exposure sparked her own passion for sport management, which she has since built on through hands-on experiences at WVU. From her experience with the New Jersey Jackals to her internship with WVU Athletics in Operations and Facilities, she has turned her family’s influence into a foundation for her own career path.

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