Why should you pursue an internship?
- Explore potential careers
- Learn how to conduct a job search
- Build work-related skills
- Experience a "3-month interview"
- Network with people in your field
- Become more marketable for your future job search
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Student Internships
Internships offer a valuable way to gain hands-on experience, explore career fields, and build professional skills. Internships may be extra-curricular, co-curricular, or for academic credit, depending on your program and goals. Use Handshake to navigate the internship search process, apply with confidence, and take your first steps toward a successful career.
Types of Internships
Extra-Curricular Internships
Extra-curricular internships are student-initiated and do not earn academic credit or appear on a transcript. They can be completed anytime, don’t require faculty supervision or a university agreement, and may be listed on a resume.
Co-Curricular Internships
Co-curricular internships relate to a student’s program of study and may be paid or unpaid. Students enroll in a 0–6 credit course with a faculty-approved learning plan, and the credit appears on the transcript (graded or credit/no credit).
Curricular Internships
Curricular internships are required for a student’s degree or major and must be completed for academic credit. They may be paid or unpaid, require a faculty supervisor and learning plan, and appear on the transcript (graded or credit/no credit).
Unpaid Internship Award
The Miami University Regionals Unpaid Internship Award Program provides first-time unpaid interns with funding to offset personal expenses.
- You must be a student at Miami University Regionals student to apply.
- Awards will be based on merit and financial need.
- Merit will be based on applicants with a 2.0 GPA or higher.
- Applicants that are pursuing the award based on financial need must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial need will be determined by the Regional Financial Aid office.
- The internship work responsibilities must be related to the applicant’s academic major.
- The application deadline is 14 days prior to the beginning of each term (fall, winter, spring, summer).
- Applications for this award will only be considered after students have applied to track their internship through Handshake and enrolled in a 340 course.
- International students must complete the application and meet the merit criteria.
You got an internship! Now what?
1. Request
Use Handshake to request for your experience to be documented and/or awarded academic credit. Choose your experience type then complete the experience form.
2. Approval
Your internship coordinator and site supervisor will receive notification of your request, review the details, then provide approval.
3. Follow Up
Your internship coordinator will guide you through the final steps of documenting your experience, including any evaluations or required paperwork.
Start Your Job Search
The job search is an exciting time! You have the chance to showcase your knowledge and accomplishments to land your dream job. But it can be hard to know where to get started. Here are a few places to begin.
Handshake
Handshake, Miami University Regionals' career platform, is designed to connect you with employers, internships, and career opportunities that align with your program, skills, and goals.
VMock — SMART Career Acceleration Platform
VMock is a career preparation and development platform that uses artificial intelligence to assist you in enhancing your professional career tools. It provides personalized feedback and recommendations based on industry best practices and data-driven insights to help improve your career journey.
Linked-In
LinkedIn is a great way to connect with Miami University alumni, learn more about different companies, and find job postings.
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