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Internships for New College students

Host information

Employers and community partners

Hosting New College student interns

At Arizona State University’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, we believe learning extends beyond the classroom. Our students are innovative, adaptable, and ready to apply their interdisciplinary education to real-world challenges. Whether your organization is looking to promote a job opportunity, host a student intern, or looking to attend an event, New College welcomes your partnership.

We focus on personalized learning experiences that prepare students to think critically, communicate effectively, and make meaningful contributions across industries. By hosting a New College student, you’ll gain access to emerging talent eager to learn, contribute, and grow alongside your organization.

Internship site requirements

Because internships are an extension of the classroom experience, students enrolled for credit must meet certain academic and safety standards.

The goal of an internship is to create a meaningful learning experience where students can:

Apply classroom knowledge in a professional environment
Gain insight into multiple aspects of an organization
Acquire industry-specific knowledge
Develop key career competencies essential for professional success

To ensure a high-quality experience, internship sites are expected to provide orientation, training, supervision, evaluation, and relevant learning opportunities throughout the internship period.

Upon hire, employers should work collaboratively with their interns to establish clear goals that align both with organizational needs and the student’s academic and professional development objectives. Internship responsibilities should be primarily educational in nature and should not exceed 20% clerical or administrative work.

As part of the internship approval process for academic credit, the site supervisor will be asked to sign a University-wide Internship Application (UIA) confirming the details of the position and learning objectives. In some cases, a Student Placement Agreement between ASU and the internship site may also be required before the student can begin working.

All paperwork must be completed and approved before a student starts their internship for academic credit.

Site supervisors play an important role in supporting interns as they integrate academic learning with workplace experience. Supervisors are expected to:

Help interns create a work schedule that allows them to complete the required hours for academic credit (approximately 45 working hours = 1 academic credit hour).
- For example, a 3-credit internship typically requires about 8–10 hours of work per week during a 16-week semester.
Review and sign weekly time-sheets to verify hours worked.
Complete two performance evaluations — one at mid-semester and one at the end of the semester — using the official intern performance evaluation form. Supervisors should discuss the evaluation results and overall performance with the intern prior to submission.

By providing intentional guidance and mentorship, internship sites play a vital role in helping New College students gain the experience, confidence, and professional skills they need to excel in their future careers.

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Getting started

Building a meaningful internship program can help you identify future employees and strengthen your organization’s impact.

Resources:

Learn how to build a strong internship program
Post an internship for New College students on Handshake

ASU’s university-wide job listing service, Handshake, allows you to post paid or unpaid internships at no cost. You can also view sample job descriptions and browse student resumes to find the right fit for your organization.

If you have questions about creating an internship or recruiting New College students, we’re here to help.

Connect with us

Internship Manager Diane Mallory is the main point of contact for anything internship-related at New College. Whether you're a student, site host, or faculty member—feel free to reach out! See the best way to contact Diane on our contact us page, or email Diane at [email protected].

Employers and community partners

Hosting New College student interns

Internship site requirements

Internship approval and documentation

Supervisor responsibilities during the internship

Getting started

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