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Application Instructions

Approval Process

You are responsible for finding your own internship, so start your search early. Please remember that you will not be able to register for your internship course until you have a signed internship Approval Request on file with the CAHS Office of Student Success.

  1. Begin your search by:

    • Reflecting on your career goals.
    • Preparing your cover letter/resume (consider asking for assistance from Career Center personnel).
    • Talking options over with program faculty.
    • Searching online for organizations of interest.
    • Talking with people in the community/profession.
    • Reviewing the opportunities sent weekly in the Office of Student Success Bulletin.

  2. Secure Your Spot

    Talk with potential internship sites to secure a spot within an organization to complete your internship

  3. Submit Agreement

    Once you have identified and been selected for an internship placement, complete the internship agreement form to start the approval process. All requests for internship approval must begin at this point.

    You must have the following information ready and available before completing the form:

    • Position Title
    • Site Name
    • Site Location
    • Site Supervisor Name and Contact Information
    • The type of experience, knowledge, and skills are you hoping to get from the opportunity
    • Be able to describe how this opportunity will help you achieve your career goals

  4. Processing The Form

    Your survey response will be sent to our Office of Student Success staff who will then route the Internship Approval Form for the required electronic signatures. You are encouraged to check on the status of your Internship Approval Form if you do not receive notice that the form has been completed and signed by all required parties within one week.

  5. Register for Class

    When we receive your completed and signed Internship Approval Form with all needed signatures, a member of the Office of Student Success staff will lift the registration hold on your Experiential Learning Course and send you a reminder to register.

  6. Get further direction from your instructor

    Look for additional information from your course instructor close to the start of semester, with more specific information about your internship requirements.

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