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About Internships
[Benefits
of Internship Programs]
[Characteristics
of Quality Internships]
[Recruiting
Our Students]
[Internship
FAQs]
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Benefits of Internship
Programs
Did you know that internship programs are the number one method
for finding new hires? Hosting a Washington University intern
is a mutually beneficial arrangement.
By having a Washington University intern, your organization
will:
- Gain an extra set of hands for special projects
- Benefit year-round from the energy and enthusiasm of
our students
- Have a cost-effective work force
- Broaden the image of your organization in the community
and on campus
- Evaluate a student for the possibility of long-term employment
Interning also allows a student to:
- Gain real-world experience and learn new skills
- "Try-on" a career
- Learn about your organization and industry
If you would like to create an internship program or update
your program, we can provide you with the necessary information
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Characteristics
of Quality Internships
We focus on opportunities that bring the best experience for
our students. Characterstics of high quality internships include:
- Student intern(s) should spend 80% of his or her time
on substantive work projects
- Opportunities to observe and participate with professionals
(staff and client meetings, presentations, etc.)
- A mentor or supervisor to provide guidance
- Opportunity to develop specific skills (writing, research,
presentation, industry-specific, etc.)
- Evaluation and feedback throughout the internship and
at the conclusion
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Recruiting
Our Students
Posting an Internship
To post an internship, please complete our online
posting form. Internships can be appropriate for undergraduate
or graduate students and can be offered in the summer, during
the academic year, or year-round.
Information Sessions
Information sessions are a great way for you to connect with
interested students and share information about your organization
and internship opportunities. To schedule an information session
for your internship program, please contact Jennie Marchal at
(314) 935-8726 or marchal@wustl.edu.
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Internship
FAQs
My organization has interns each semester. Do I need to
submit a new positing each time?
When you submit your position posting, include what periods
the internship is offered (Fall, Spring, and/or Summer) and
what the deadlines are for each period. We will update your
internship for each semester it is offered.
How are students compensated for internships?
At Washington University, students may intern for pay, academic
credit, or experience. A student may not receive both pay and
credit for one single internship.
What are the benefits of paying an intern? Financial
need prevents some highly qualified students from pursuing
unpaid opportunities. We encourage you to offer compensation
for internships, in the form of either an hourly wage or a
stipend. When you are expecting a student to bring in specific
skills and make specific contributions to your organization,
payment is very appropriate. Paid internships help to attract
the most highly qualified students, as well as solidify time
commitments from interns. Being paid will further enhance the
intern's feeling of being an employee and acting like one.
By paying interns, organizations also avoid any potential questions
regarding Wage and Hour Law issues.
If you are unable to pay, you may consider offering some other
form of payment (reimbursement for transportation, parking,
meals, free training/workshops, etc.).
What is the process for receiving academic credit?
According to the Washington University Internship Policy, students
may receive up to three units of academic credit for an unpaid
internship. The student will work with a faculty sponsor and
internship site supervisor to complete a Learning
Agreement, outlining the student’s internship responsibilities,
learning objectives, and evaluation requirements. Students must
complete the Learning Agreement prior to beginning their internship;
credit cannot be awarded retroactively.
If I hire an unpaid intern, what is my organization’s liability?
Students are covered under Washington University’s General
Liability Policy if the internship is done for credit. Credit
must be arranged prior to starting the internship. Contact
us at 314-935-5930 if you have any questions.
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