Internships are powerful experiential learning opportunities. They enable you to learn and grow your knowledge and skills under the supervision of a professional in your field of interest by applying and integrating knowledge and theory learned in the classroom in a real-world academic or professional setting.
CEOAS students engage in Internships by taking the following steps:
Internship Planning Process Overview
Below is a high-level overview of the process with approximate timelines.
1 year prior
Read the “Explore” page.
Make connections with potential organizations.
Meet with your Academic Advisor to determine how/if internship requirements fit into your degree completion plans (credit vs. non-credit).
6 months prior
Read the “Define” and “Apply” pages.
Engage with your Internship Supervisor to define the learning objectives, start / end dates, hours per week, total hours, site location, whether paid or unpaid.
3 months prior
Submit the online application and ensure your Internship Supervisor provides email-based written approval to Fred Polinder.
Final approval will be determined and communicated to student.
3 weeks prior
Read the “Register” page.
You will receive course registration override and registration instructions.
Register for the course and number of credits approved.
Engage with Supervisor to begin internship activities.
Questions? Ask Fred.
Fred Polinder
Assistant Director of Career Development & Experiential Learning
Wilkinson 104, 541-737-7471
fred.polinder@oregonstate.edu