Internships

Completing an internship during your time at Miami University allows you to apply your classroom learning to hands-on job experiences. Internships are key experiential learning opportunities that will help you clarify your personal, professional, and academic goals.

Why Intern?

Internships unlock future career opportunities. Studies show that students who complete an internship while in college are more likely to secure a full-time role after graduation. They also tend to have higher starting salaries.

This experience can help you to:

Enhance your resume with practical experience and technical skills
Refine your people skills like communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
Gain an understanding of professional etiquette and workplace norms
Build or expand your professional network
Preview potential career paths

A student intern at the Cincinnati zoo high fives a young child while a giraffe looks on.

Find an Internship

Need help finding an internship? Plan to attend Miami networking events like career and internship fairs. You should also apply for opportunities through online platforms like Handshake.

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Request Academic Credit for Your Internship Experience

Complete our Internship Request Form in Handshake for your internship experience to be documented and/or to receive academic or credit for it. Your internship can be paid or unpaid but should be in a degree-related field.

Your internship can take place in any semester/term. If you hope to be awarded academic credit, be sure to follow the posted deadlines on the One Stop’s site.

Contact exp-edu@MiamiOH.edu with any questions.

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