Internship Information

Students interested in an internship must fill out an application. You will then be screened by the internship committee to participate in the internship program. Depending on the position you have received, you will either be receiving a 1-hour practicum credit (SMAD 295B or 395B) or 2-hour internship credit (SMAD 495). Other practical credit hours are given for on-campus activities, but do not follow these guidelines. Please use this guide so that you understand your responsibilities and what is expected of you in completing this internship.

You will need the following forms:

A: Intern Confirmation Form (PDF)
B: One Page Supervisor Evaluation Form (PDF)
C: Multi-Page Student Evaluation of Internship Form (PDF)
D: In out-of-area internship, Letter of Eligibility

Once accepted you will need to do the following:

A: Schedule an interview with your assigned facility.
B: Have confirmation form filled out and signed.
C: Return completed confirmation form to the Internship Coordinator for signature and Director signature. The Intern Coordinator will keep this on file.
D: Register for the course.

Registration:

Regular Sessions-

A. If you participated in the regular application period for fall or spring internships, an override has been imputed into the computer. You need to access this override during your registration period.
B. If you received an internship assignment after the application period ended, you need to bring the completed Internship Confirmation form to the Internship Coordinator. Following approval of the assignment, the Internship Coordinator will post an override for you. Again, you must access this override during the registration period.
C. The Internship Coordinator must have the Internship Confirmation form on file by the end of the semester course adjustment period in order for you to be officially enrolled for the internship.

Summer Sessions-

A. If you participated in the regular application period for summer internships in the Harrisonburg area, an override has been imputed into the computer. You need to access this override during you registration period.
B. If you have been accepted for an out-of area internship assignment, you need to bring the completed Internship Confirmation form to the Internship Coordinator. The company for which you plan to work also needs to send a letter of confirmation, on company letterhead, confirming you acceptance. Following approval of the assignment, the Internship Coordinator will post an override for you. Again, you must access this override during the registration period.
C. The Internship Coordinator must have the Internship Confirmation form on file by the first day of summer session classes in order for you to be officially eligible.