The Internship Program integrates students’ academic learning and personal and professional development through hands-on, practical application work experience related to their major. 

Internship supports the various components of the Institutional Learning Outcomes:

• • Development of Intellectual, Professional, and Artistic Skills

  • Exploration and Acquisition of Knowledge

  • Practice of Civic Skills and Social Responsibility

  • Cultivation of Well-Being

In addition, student learning outcomes include:

• • Enhanced student understanding of coursework through application of classroom concepts and theories in a work setting

  • Development of career readiness skills

  • Clarification and exploration of career goals

  • Establishing professional contacts

Key components of the Internship Program are:

• • Establishment of clear, thoughtful learning objectives

  • Development and application of oral and written communication, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, workplace habits, and task performance

  • Reflection of the learning experience during and after the internship

  • Students receive academic credit 

*Students are encouraged to add internship components artifacts relating to their experience in their Digital Portfolio

With the guidance and support of faculty advisors, students receive assistance from career staff in selecting appropriate internships, instruction and clarification of internship policies, contracts, site agreement forms, grading expectations, and support during the internship experience. Internship sites include business, non-profit, education and public organizations. The sponsoring organization receives mutual benefit from the internship program. Internships can be paid or non-paid. 

Collaboration: To ensure that your internship experience is meaningful and rewarding, you, the Career Development staff, your internship site supervisor, and internship faculty advisor must collaborate on all aspects of your internship. 

Communication: You must communicate with your site supervisor regarding your duties and responsibilities throughout your internship. 

Network: Take this opportunity to learn as much as possible about the industry, the company culture, and the day-to-day operations of the organization. 

1. 1. You must be registered for the internship course prior to participating in the Internship Program AND in order to receive course credit.

1. 2. You are required to review an internship orientation video prior to starting your internship.  Failure to view the video may result in your paperwork being held for submission to the Registrar’s Office.

1. 3. Start early! All internship forms and assignments must be completed and submitted to the appropriate personnel by the advertised deadline. Follow up with your Site Supervisor well in advance of the deadline to insure they have signed the forms and completed the required documents.  Late applications will not be accepted.

1. 4. Communicate any significant changes in your duties or hours in the internship to the Career Development staff immediately.

1. 5. Report to your internship site on time for the scheduled hours and days; if you are ill or an emergency arises and you are unable to attend contact your internship site supervisor as soon as possible. 

1. 6. If you are experiencing any difficulties at your internship, and are unable to resolve them by speaking with your supervisor, contact the Career Development staff to arrange an appointment to discuss your concerns.

1. 7. As an intern, you are representing Dominican University. Treat your internship with the same respect as you would any job. You will be working with professionals and will be expected to adhere to professional standards and behavioral expectations. You are expected to conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.  

Student assignments will be uploaded to the Moodle site connected to this course after the deadline. Students are responsible for completing and submitting all assignments by the due dates to their Internship Faculty Advisor.  

Internship Contract Deadline for Spring 2026 semester: February 2, 2026.  The electronic internship contract must contain all required signatures by this date.  Any hours completed at the internship site prior to the submission of the Internship Contract will not count towards the total hours required. 

Assignments:

• • Reflection Journal 

  • Hourly Log   

  • Midterm Student Evaluation   

  • Final Student Evaluation   

  • Supervisor’s Performance Evaluation of Intern:   

  • Final Project  

Grading

Students will receive a PASS or FAIL grade from their internship faculty advisor.