Student Information
Whether you are curious about internships and are just starting to investigate the process or know you want to complete an internship as part of your academic pathway, please take a few minutes to review the information on this webpage and in the Student Internship Information document.
Programs with Internships
To find out if the program you are interested in includes internship as a required or recommended part of the curriculum, check your Program Guide or contact your Academic Advisor. All BAS degrees require internship as do many Workforce Instruction degrees and certificates. For specific information, go to those program webpages.
Open Internship Information Sessions
Students are expected to find their own internships. To help with the process, general information sessions are offered quarterly for students interested in internships. Dates and times will be announced each quarter. Contact the Internship Office for information on the next session. To get immediate information, refer to the All Students Internship FAQ.
Internship for Credit (Cooperative Work Experience)
If you want to earn credit for your internship that counts toward your degree, you either need to have internship as a requirement OR use available elective credits (5 maximum). Either method requires students to follow steps outlined in the Student Internship Information. International Students must verify eligibility for off campus internship through the International Programs office. Once you have found a suitable internship, complete the Internship Approval Form, and email it to the Internship Office.
Internship CWE courses
Students taking internship for Cooperative Work Experience credit must be enrolled in the course before they can begin the internship. Students can register during open enrollment from the time registration opens through the 5th day of each quarter. CWE courses are currently offered each quarter. Internship start dates should closely align with the beginning of the quarter.
Internship Documentation
All academic internship experiences must be documented to earn college credit. While the specific documents may differ between programs, standard documents include a Training Agreement, Learning Objectives, and Performance Evaluations. All required internship documents for CWE courses are embedded in the CWE Canvas courses. Students get access to those once they are registered and get access to the course.
For information about documentation for other programs, contact the Academic/Program Advisor or Faculty Internship Advisor for your degree or certificate.
Internship for Experience (no credit)
You can complete internships that are not attached to credit. To do this, read the eligibility requirements of the specific internship you are interested in to make sure you meet the criteria. For zero credit internships, there are no academic requirements, and you can simply apply as a student. If you do apply for an internship for zero credit, be sure to carefully vet the opportunity to make sure it will provide you with a quality learning experience.
Handshake
Handshake is the Seattle Colleges job and internship posting platform. New internship and employment positions are posted regularly, and every student enrolled at Seattle Colleges can access these opportunities. To set up your account, you must first register using your seattlecolleges.edu email account. If you need assistance with Handshake, contact Career Services.
Finding Internships
Finding appropriate internships is much like finding employment. It can be a daunting process for some and an exciting process for others. North Seattle College has resources for students wherever they are in this continuum. Check Finding Internships Tips to get you started.
Resources
For additional information about internships or specific assistance questions, email NorthInternships. For assistance with creating a professional resume, cover letter, contact Career Services.