Applying for an Internship

College students who participate in an internship are 51% more likely to receive a job offer upon graduation. Regis requires that all students complete at least one internship. Follow the steps below to secure and complete your internship.

1. Set your goals. Before you start looking for an internship, consider these issues:
   • Time frame: When do you want to complete your internship? During the school year? Over the summer?
   • Location: Where do you want to complete your internship? Do you have access to transportation? Or can you use the Regis shuttle service? Do you prefer an on-campus internship?
   • Pay: Internships can be paid or unpaid depending on the industry. If it is unpaid, you may want to consider pursuing a part-time job while you are interning.
   • Career field: Where have other students in your major completed their internships?
2. Research the available opportunities. Students have found internships in the following places:
   • CAREERlink (Directions on accessing CAREERlink)
   • Regis Center for Internships and Career Placement (College Hall, room 209)
   • Faculty and/or alumni connections
   • Personal connection
   • Online
3. Apply for as many internship opportunities as you can.
   • Complete your resume and cover letter: For guidance on how to write a resume and cover letter, review the Writing a Resume and Writing a Cover Letter toolkits.
   • Follow up on every application: Call the organization one week after you apply to ask if they have received your application. Ask when they might make a decision and if it would be OK to keep in touch.
4. Interview and accept the internship. Remember to be patient. Hiring decisions take time.
5. Complete the Internship Agreement form and submit to the Center for Internships and Career Placement.

If you have questions, please visit the Center for Internships and Career Placement in College Hall 209.