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New College students have interned all across Arizona, the United States, and around the world—from Canada to Saudi Arabia and beyond. Our students bring their diverse backgrounds and interests to a wide range of professional settings: from the FBI to local police departments, crime labs to sports arenas, global corporations to small businesses, hospitals to law offices, and non-profits to environmental agencies.

Whether contributing to medical examiners’ offices, schools, government agencies, or performing arts centers, New College interns are making an impact — locally, nationally, and globally.

By working at a company or organization, New College students gain firsthand experience in their field or industry—taking on realistic assignments and learning what it’s like to work in a professional setting.

You may pursue an internship with or without academic credit. The process outlined below only applies to internships you wish to apply toward academic credit through New College.

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Requirements for applying internship experience as academic credit

New College requires internships to meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a current student in a New College degree program, minor or certificate.

  • Experience must be a professional learning experience that offers meaningful, practical work related to the student’s field of study.

    Note:     Some degree programs have specific criteria for what qualifies. Be sure to consult the internship manager to confirm your internship meets program requirements.

  • Experience must include a site supervisor who works closely with the student to provide training, supervision, signed timesheets and two performance evaluations during the semester/session.

  • A minimum of 45 clock hours of work per 1 academic credit hour requested. The hours must be worked during the semester in which you are enrolled in the 484 or 584 internship course. Most internship experiences are approved for 3 academic credit hours, which is 135 clock hours of work total.

    For a standard Fall/Spring, Session C (16 weeks), this is roughly 10 clock hours per week for a 3 credit hour internship.
     

    Summer internships typically run about 12 weeks, which is roughly 12 clock hours per week for a 3 credit hour internship.

  • Approved Handshake experience application (application to apply internship for academic credit), which includes the following approvals:

    Experience must be approved by the faculty program lead or director.
    Experience must be approved by the program academic advisor.
    Experience must be approved by the internship manager.

  • Completed university-wide internship application, which includes signatures from the student and site supervisor. 

  • Enrollment in the appropriate 484 or 584 internship course, and completion of all course requirements simultaneous to the internship experience. No retroactive credit is approved.

    Some 484 or 584 internship courses have prerequisites. Check with your academic advisor to ensure all course prerequisites have been met.

  • International students have additional requirements. Please see FAQs and contact [email protected].

How go get academic credit for an internship

Connect with your academic success advisor to check course prerequisites and confirm how 484 or 584 credit will apply to your degree.

Determine how many credits you will apply to register for based on your internship’s hour commitment, progress in degree program, and overall course load.

Schedule an appointment with the New College internship manager through Handshake:

  1. Log into Handshake
  2. Go to "Career Center" (left-side menu)
  3. Select "Appointments"
  4. Click "Schedule a New Appointment"
  5. Choose "New College Internships," then select a date and time

These appointments are only available to New College students. If you are pursuing a New College minor or certificate, or if you are unable to access Handshake, please email [email protected] to get started.

New College does not place students into internships. Students are responsible for finding and securing their own internship opportunities. We’re here to help you through the process, but the search starts with you.

Use Handshake; job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn or Jobing.com; or your personal network to find opportunities. Treat your internship search like a full-time job hunt: tailor your resume, write a strong cover letter, and be proactive in following up. 

Tip: Visit ASU Career Services for help with resumes, interview prep, and internship search strategies.

Once you receive an official offer:

  • In Handshake, go to "Career Center > Experiences"
  • Click "Submit an Experience"
  • Choose the "New College Internships Experience" template and complete it in full
  • Attach the official offer. This can be an official letter or simply an email from the company or organization confirming your internship
  • Submit for approval

Your submission will be reviewed by the internship manager, then routed to your academic advisor and the faculty lead for your program.

Once the Handshake Experience has been approved, the internship manager will issue the university-wide internship application (UIA) through Adobe Sign. The internship manager will email you once the UIA has been sent for signature. 

The UIA must be signed by both you (the student) and the internship site supervisor.

Once your internship has been fully approved and all required documentation is submitted, the internship manager will contact you with instructions for enrolling in the appropriate internship course (484 for undergraduates, 584 for graduate students).

All students approved to receive academic credit must complete the New College 484 or 584 internship course during the same semester or session in which the internship takes place. Retroactive credit is not permitted.

Throughout the course, you’ll complete assignments that directly connect your academic and professional learning, including:

  • Weekly reflective journals 
  • Signed timesheets 
  • Two performance evaluations 
  • A final reflective paper

All assignments are submitted in Canvas and must be completed by the posted deadlines. Students are expected to engage with the course and maintain regular communication with the instructor. The internship manager serves as the instructor of record for all New College 484 and 584 internship sections.

The course is graded as Pass or Fail using the Satisfactory “Y” grade option:

  • A “Y” grade indicates successful completion and earns credit hours, but does not affect your GPA 
  • If requirements are not met, an “E” grade will be issued and will impact your GPA 
  • In most cases, a “Y” grade will fulfill program requirements where a “C or better” is needed, but students should confirm this with their academic advisor

By completing the course alongside your internship, you’ll reflect on your learning, build professional skills, and earn credit toward your degree.

Frequently asked questions

New College students are encouraged, but not required to participate in an internship for academic credit. Some programs offer credit for internships and some do not. You can pursue an internship even if it is not for academic credit in order to gain valuable experience. It is your responsibility to meet with your academic advisor to determine if 484 or 584 internship credit can be applied toward your degree program.

Yes, the 484 and 584 internship class incurs tuition like all other classes. Talk with Student Business Services to determine your financial responsibility.

Start with Handshake. Use filters and keywords to refine your search. Talk to faculty, classmates, or alumni, and use external job sites like Indeed or LinkedIn. 

Yes! The same approval process applies. Apply for internships in your local area. Use job sites like Indeed or LinkedIn. 

The 484 and 584 internship class is typically not scheduled during the standard ASU Online A or B Sessions. Typically, the 484 and 584 internship class is scheduled during the C Session to allow enough time for the internship hours to be accrued. ASU Online students should consider their semester course load and consult Student Business Services to determine any financial impact.

Yes, virtual internships, if approved, can apply.

You will still need to submit the internship for approval before you can enroll in the 484 or 584 internship course

You cannot begin to work at your internship without Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Pre-Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization. You are required to speak with the New College internship manager and an International Students and Scholar Center (ISSC) advisor prior to applying to or starting an internship.

In order to receive academic credit for an internship, you must meet or complete all New College requirements listed above, and complete the CPT or Pre-OPT authorization process through the International Students and Scholars Center (ISSC).

The Request for CPT cannot be submitted until after you are enrolled in the New College 484 or 584 internship course. Once submitted, CPT approval takes approximately 10 business days. Pre-OPT is suggested to apply at least 100 days prior to the start of work.

The number of internship credit hours depends on how many hours will be worked in the internship, how the 484 and 584 internship class applies in your degree program, and will be at the discretion of faculty approval. Most internship experiences are approved for 3 academic credit hours.

Students should confirm with their academic advisor early in the process how many credit hours they will apply for. 

You must complete a minimum of 45 hours of work per 1 academic credit hour enrolled. The hours must be worked during the semester in which you are enrolled in the 484 or 584 internship course. Most internship experiences are approved for 3 academic credit hours, which is 135 hours of work total.

  • For a standard fall and spring, Session C (16 weeks), this is roughly 10 clock hours per week for a 3 credit hour internship.
  • Summer internships typically run about 12 weeks, which is roughly 12 clock hours per week for a 3 credit hour internship.

It is the student’s responsibility to work with their internship supervisor to arrange a schedule that allows for the required number of hours to be completed during the internship class.

Yes. The 484 and 584 course includes weekly assignments that connect your on-the-job experience to your academic learning. Because of this, credit cannot be awarded retroactively. There is weekly course work assigned as a part of the 484 and 584 course, that correlates directly with your experience in the internship that week; therefore, internship credit cannot be given retroactively. 

Yes! Many internships offer pay, as well as academic credit. While not every internship is paid, New College encourages students to seek paid opportunities whenever possible. Talk with your site supervisor to see if your position can provide compensation as well academic credit.

No. Internship hours must be worked during the semester in which you are enrolled in the 484 or 584 internship course. Academic credit cannot be given retroactively.

This is at the discretion of faculty program leadership. Typically, programs will be looking for internship experiences that involve different or additional tasks than what your current job entails, and in some cases, different supervision. All internships must relate directly to the program of study. For questions, please contact the internship manager.

You must complete the required number of working internship hours during the time that you are enrolled in the 484 or 584 internship course. If you are already working in an internship prior to receiving approval for internship academic credit, you should contact the internship manager to discuss your options.

Diane Mallory

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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].

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