• Professional duties and responsibilities must be directly related to the student's major.
  
• One credit internships require a minimum of 120 work hours; two credit internships require 240 minimum work hours; and three credit internships require a minimum of 360 work hours.
  
• Internship positions may be established for the summer term (mid-May to late August), fall semester (late August to mid-December), or spring semester (mid-January to early May).
  
• Internship positions may also be established on a part-time basis over the course of one or two semesters or the academic year.
  
• Internship positions should be for pay except for opportunities with nonprofit organization.

Securing an Internship

Student must have achieved upper division status and possess a minimum 2.0 grade point average in business courses, major, and overall.

Internship must be directly related to the student's major and must be approved by the department chair and the internship director.

Attend an Internship Program Workshop to find out how to secure an internship.
Upcoming Events – Internship Workshops

Obtain a listing of potential internships from the Internship Program Office or take initiative to develop an internship opportunity. (A job description must be submitted for review and approval.)

Contact prospective internship employers by telephone or by cover letter/resume Available Resources and Information and try to schedule interviews with employers of interest.

Once an approved internship has been secured, contact the Internship Program Office to officially register for internship credit.

Students participating in the program can choose from business, government, and service organizations ranging from Fortune 500 to the many outstanding small and medium-size organizations.

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"Everyone I worked with at Ernst & Young was always more than willing to help me when I asked, because they understood that I was there to learn. I gained the practical experience and made business contacts that I will need when I start my professional career with them after graduation. Professional internships give you the edge and do make a difference!"

Jamie Taylor (Accounting)
Intern with Ernst & Young

"My internship at Roadway Express provided me the opportunity to experience sales first hand. This internship expanded my communication and personal selling abilities by directly working with the reps and sales manager. In my job searches, employers were very eager to learn about my experience in sales. My internship was instrumental in helping me to land a job in Ernest & Julio Gallo's Management and Development Program."

Jason Reigner (Marketing)
Intern with Roadway Express

"My internship with IBM was one of the most valuable experiences in college. It helped me to see how I could apply information learned in the classroom to real business-world situations. The opportunity to interact with different departments enabled me to determine what areas I would like to pursue before actually committing to a full-time position."

Julie M. Zeiters (Information Management & Analysis)
Intern with IBM

"Working as an intern at Capital Blue Cross provided me with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a business setting that would be impossible to cover in a textbook or classroom. The professional contacts I have made during my internship will help open the door for employment opportunities upon graduation from Shippensburg University."

Brian J. Dinger (Management Information Systems)
Intern with Capital Blue Cross