Providing Internship Support

View resources and student questions to help you properly advise students on academic internship opportunities.

Students often approach their advisers and other faculty members to learn more about the Academic Internship Program. Below are the most frequently asked questions which students ask faculty. Use the answers below to point students in the right direction.

What are the requirements for doing an internship?

Students must be a junior or senior and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Can sophomore and first-year students do internships?

Yes, they can. However, the internship is called a Field Experience and the student will receive elective credit for the internship. These credits are non-transferable.

Do I have to do the internship for credit?

Academic internships at Regis are for credit. If a student would like valuable work experience without getting credit, we suggest making an appointment in Career Services to discuss part- or full-time job opportunities. A student may also seek out volunteer opportunities in his/her field of study or obtain a non-academic internship on his or her own.

What if I find a great job in my field this summer -- can I get credit for it this fall?

No. The Academic Internship Program does not award credit retroactively. We are an academically structured program like a traditional class. The student sets up clear learning objectives with a faculty sponsor prior to the internship. The student is then closely monitored and evaluated by the site supervisor according to the student’s learning goals.

How long do I need to do the internship?

At least 120 hours in the form of 10 hours per week for the duration of the semester. The minimum requirement is 120 hours.

Any deadlines I should know about?

Yes! You must be placed and registered by the last day of add/drop in any given semester or summer session. We must receive the confirmation form from the site supervisor before you will be able to register.

What kind of materials do I need to do an internship search?

A resume and often a cover letter are required. Students may use our Online Resume Builder to create and print a resume and we are happy to meet with them to review their resume.

Who’s responsible for obtaining the internship?

The student. We consider the internship search part of the learning process and the first step in the student’s career search. The Academic Internship program and Career Services are here as resources for students, but the successful intern is ultimately responsible for her/his own placement.

How do I get graded?/Who will grade me?

The faculty sponsor provides the grade based on academic work and feedback from the site supervisor. It is the student’s responsibility to identify the professor in the department who sponsors interns. The student should get a clear understanding from the faculty sponsor regarding academic requirements (i.e. syllabus, Learning Contract, etc.)

What if I already found my internship?

Great! That’s what we love to hear! We just need a job description of what you will be doing and your supervisor's contact information. We will determine if the internship meets Regis’ criteria and request confirmation from your supervisor.

I’m ready to do an internship, now what?

Contact Lynne 303.458.1809 or Mindy 303.964.5234 or stop by the Academic Internship Program, Loyola Hall 1.

Recommended readings on experiential education can be found on our Recommended Resources document.