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You can apply for an internship opportunity both as a visiting or a degree seeking student at JCU. Learn more about the application process. Degree seeking students can either apply for a For-Credit internship or a Not-For-Credit internship.
If you're a degree seeking student, we advise you to check your emails! We regularly circulate positions related to your field of studies, directly to your JCU email account. You can also access the available positions on Jobiri.
All applications must go through the Center for Career Services. Should the student apply directly to the partner company/organization, JCU will not be able to take care of the necessary paperwork and insurance activation.
Doing an internship while studying abroad in Rome adds depth to your international experience. It also allows you to earn academic credit toward your degree at your home institution.
Elizabeth worked as an intern at Dakota, a luxury vintage fashion shop in the center of Rome.
Why is it important to do a For-Credit internship during your academic career?
It is a fundamental addition to your resume when applying for graduate programs.
It is a professional and soft skills development opportunity.
If you are interested in a For-credit Internship, check our bulletin boards and log in to Jobiri, or write to Professor Michèle Favorite, Director of the Center for Career Services, at [email protected].
Internships through JCU are highly competitive and we cannot guarantee you will obtain one, as final decision rests with the companies that interview candidates. However, we encourage you to try and apply, as an internship is a highly formative experience and will enrich your resume. For-credit internships are unpaid.
The internship and the For-credit class must be performed in the same semester.
Summer: the course will begin the 1st week of classes. Students may reference the syllabus for complete details.
Spring and Fall: you must register for the class no later than the 2nd week of classes. Class will begin the 3rd week of the semester.
Please apply in accordance with the following calendar:
The For-credit internship course is graded on a "pass/no pass" basis and is for 3 academic credits.
Only one three-credit Internship course may be used towards your 120-credit graduation requirement.
The internship course may be used as a major elective or general elective. For COM, AH and English Lit. majors, the course may only be used as general elective.
For questions on academic related topics, please refer to your advisor or chair of department.
Please, note that the For-Credit can only be done once in your academic path.
Please note that the tuition costs are for the 3 academic credits given by the class as the internship bears no additional costs.
For any tuition-related question concerning the For-credit class, please contact the Business Office - Student Accounts, at [email protected].
Please note: US Federal aid recipients are strongly encouraged to choose a For-credit internship outside of the US to avoid becoming ineligible for federal loans at JCU. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
Please note that this information applies to degree seeking students only.
Each employer will have his/her specific requirements for potential candidates, but to be eligible to apply for an internship through the JCU Career Services, you must:
Internships through JCU are highly competitive and we cannot guarantee you will obtain one, as final decision rests with the companies that interview candidates. However, we encourage you to try and apply, as an internship is a highly formative experience and will enrich your resume.
Please apply in accordance with the following calendar:
Spring Internships: from October 1 to January 15
Summer Internships: from February 1 to May 15
Fall Internships: from May 1 to September 15 (with a break from July 15 to August 25)
It is understood that if students are enrolled in regular courses, the internship would be part-time, meaning on average 120-150 hours in total, to be distributed over the semester in agreement with the organization.
Generally, interns work between 15 and 20 hours per week, although some digital-based or on-call internships, might be from remote and/or require 10 hours per week or less.
Summer internships are a little more elastic given the time-frame involved, but the details are agreed upon with the host organization.
If you have any questions, please refer to the Center for Career Services: [email protected].
The JCU Center for Career Services collaborates with leading organizations. Internships through JCU are highly competitive and we cannot guarantee you will obtain one, as final decision rests with the companies that interview candidates. However, we encourage you to try and apply, as an internship in a foreign country is a highly formative experience and will enrich your resume. For-credit internships are unpaid.
Please apply for internships in accordance with the following calendar:
If you are applying from abroad, do not forget to account for time zone differences.
Please note that, the earlier you apply, the more likely you are to obtain an internship.
Check with your home university regarding transfer credits. The for-credit internship course is graded on a "pass/no pass" basis and is worth 3 academic credits.
Please note that the tuition costs are for the 3 academic credits given by the class as the internship bears no additional costs.
For any tuition-related question concerning the For-credit class, please contact the Business Office - Student Accounts, at [email protected].
Please note: US Federal aid recipients are strongly encouraged to choose a For-credit internship outside of the US to avoid becoming ineligible for federal loans at JCU. Please contact [email protected] for more information.
For more information, contact Professor Michèle Favorite, Director of Center for Career Services and For-credit Internship Program ([email protected] or [email protected]).
