Employers agree that an internship is the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT CREDENTIAL for recent college graduates to have on their resume, well beyond major or technical skills. Completing an internship while in college positions you for success! Research shows that student interns benefit from HIGHER WAGES, GREATER ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, more JOB INTERVIEWS, ENHANCED SELF CONFIDENCE, valuable SKILL DEVELOPMENT, and a SMOOTHER TRANSITION into their first jobs and professional careers.
Check out our Student Success Stories below, and start writing your own today!
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An internship is a one-time work experience in a student’s chosen career field that offers real world, hands-on learning opportunities. Internships allow students to apply their academic knowledge in a professional setting while building career readiness and professional skills. Internships are typically completed during a semester or over the summer, and they can be paid or unpaid, with or without academic credit. For-credit internships are linked to an academic program and include course requirements, learning outcomes, and academic assignments overseen by faculty.
Augusta University aligns with The National Association of Colleges and Employers' definition of an internship. To read more, see their statement here.
Cooperative Education experiences are paid positions that typically last at least 2 semesters in length. PARALLEL CO-OP offers part-time positions in conjunction with school, ALTERNATING CO-OP offers alternating terms of full-time work and school. Co-ops are organized by your academic department
Eligibility Requirements for Co-Op:
1. For Credit Internships
For credit internships provide academic credits that count towards a student’s graduation requirement. In some majors, students are required to do an internship; in others, elective credits may be used for the internship. Students work with a faculty supervisor to ensure you are transferring the learning from the classroom into the real world. These types of internships are structured experiences with a determined number of on-site hours that a student works throughout the semester. Faculty supervisors will identify learning objectives with the student and will typically assign graded projects to demonstrate the connection between academics and work experience. Feedback is collected from both the intern and the employer upon completion of the internship to support the intern's development and enhance the overall internship experience
Students are highly encouraged to start their search process at least one semester before they plan to do the internship and should check with their faculty contacts to learn more about the requirements and process for obtaining credit.
Contact your faculty internship point of contact for more information!
2. Not for Credit Internships
Many students decide not to apply for credit internships for a variety of reasons, but we still want to know what you are doing and celebrate your success. Register your non-credit experience through Handshake. It will also be added to your profile.
To do this, click on "Experiences" and "Submit an Experience," then select “Career Services Not for Credit Internship."
Follow these steps at least one semester before you want to start.
Schedule an appointment with your Career Advisor here to:
Check out our Career Guide for additional advice on getting started.
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If you want to receive academic credit, talk to your faculty internship point of contact.
Handshake is our job search platform with thousands of local, regional and national openings available. Postings | Handshake
Target employers related to your area of interest by using BuzzFile, and employment search database: Job Search Preparation
Watch Career-focused videos to learn about a variety of internship interest areas: Search for a Job / Internship – Augusta University | Career Services
Did you know that the number one way to find a job is through networking? Some sources estimate up to 85% of jobs and internships are secured this way! Take advantage of our resources and make an appointment with your Career Advisor to create a networking plan to put you in a position for success.
Congratulations on securing an Interview! Connect again with your Career Advisor for a mock interview New Appointment | Handshake
Utilize Big Interview, our online interviewing tool to learn about interviewing strategies and to practice commonly asked interview questions. Augusta University | Big Interview
Make sure to send the interviewers a thank you note. Our Career Guide has examples for you to choose from.
If you are obtaining credit for this experience, contact your faculty internship point of contact for the next steps.
If this is a non-credit experience, go to Handshake to notify our office of your internship and to add it to your profile. To do this, click on "Experiences" and "Submit an Experience," then select “Career Services Not for Credit Internship."
Establish your professional brand in a positive way by doing your best and learning everything the experience has to offer.
Be clear about their expectations of you, and how and when you will receive feedback about your performance.
Discuss the learning outcomes and assignments outlined to you by your faculty instructor with your on-site supervisor, if possible.
Contact our Internships & Campus Partnerships Manager with any additional questions you may have - our Career Services team is happy to help!
As part of my internship project, I researched ideas to make the corporate workplace more inclusive for individuals with disabilities.
Timberly Fernandez
Communications Intern, ADP, Spring ‘24
Through these internships, I developed a wide array of both technical and soft skills including laboratory skills, data analysis and presentation skills, community outreach, and abstract writing.
Caitlyn Burner
AU Physiology Lab Intern and ROAR Initiative Community Outreach Intern, Fall ‘24
I have acquired so many new skills...from cold calling to researching program activities to making origami!
Kate Altick
Education Programs Intern, Morris Museum of Art, Fall ‘24
During this internship, I developed a range of valuable skills, particularly in curating graphics, video and photo content.
Makayla Downs,
Marketing Intern, Stacie Social, Fall ‘24, Business Administration
I learned the importance of automation tools in cybersecurity projects, proactive monitoring in system security, and safeguarding sensitive data.
Daniel Bwango
Cyber Engineer Intern, Scientific Research Corp, Fall ’24, AU Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Intern, Spring ’23
I significantly developed two key skills: effective communication with colleagues and staff across various levels, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Natalie Zahner
HR Intern, Columbia County Board of Education, Fall ‘24, Business Administration
