What is the criteria for a CSIP internship?

• You must have an internship secured to be eligible.
• Be at least 10 hours per week for at least 13 weeks.
• Involve a new, university-level learning experience.
• Be related to your major or chosen career goal.
• Have professional supervision.

How much credit can I earn?

The amount of credit you can earn for your internship is based on the learning potential of the work experience and how many hours per week you work. The maximum credit hours for a single internship is six semester hours for 30+ hours per week WITH excellent learning potential, relevance to your career path, and strength of learning objectives.

How will the credit show on my transcript?

The Internship course is Undergraduate Studies (UGS) 4950. It will be listed as section 001. It provides upper-division credit but is not a course in your major department. Undergraduate Studies 4950 is a Credit/No-Credit course; you will not receive a letter grade. It is important to note that you will owe tuition for this academic credit as well.

Can I register more than once for CSIP?

You can repeat the Undergraduate Studies (UGS) 4950 course up to three times for a total of 15 credits combined. Each time you register must be for a different internship experience and requires approval from your career coach. You can only repeat the course if you finished your previous UGS 4950 course successfully (earning credit) within the establish deadlines.

What assignments are required for CSIP?

You will be required to submit written assignments through Canvas. The number and length of your assignments is determined by the number of credits you register for.

What if I'm an international student?

International students must first meet with their advisor in International Student & Scholar Services to get approval for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) in order to pursue an internship. After you have approval for your CPT then you can go through Handshake to apply for CSIP.