Academic Internship Process
- Some academic programs work with their students directly on internships. Speak with your Advisor about any internship requirements and the specific internship process for your academic program.
- If needed, connect with the Director of Internships and Experiential Learning to discuss potential internship sites and your specific needs and goals.
- Complete any necessary advance Internship Forms (specific to the Academic Department):
- Reeves School of Business – Internship Registration form
- Register for the appropriate Internship Course during open registration periods (Note: If you have not secured an internship by the first day of class, it is recommended that you withdraw from the course within the drop/add period.)
- Once you have secured your internship, inform the appropriate individuals (Advisor, Course Instructor, Director of Internships & Experiential Learning) and obtain and submit the following documents prior to the start of the internship:
- MU Student Internship Release and Indemnity Agreement Form– University required
- MU Educational Affiliation Agreement – University required
- CPT Authorization Form (Required for F-1 visa International Students – obtain from International Programs Office)
- Fully participate in your Internship Course and in your on-site internship program.
Academic Internship Requirements
- An undergraduate academic internship requires a minimum of 50 hours for one semester hour of credit. (Excludes accredited degree programs.)
- Students who are interested in an academic internship must complete the MU Student Internship Release and Indemnity Agreement Form and submit it to their Internship Instructor.
- Departments provide students with a syllabus that includes the following:
- course requirements
- handouts such as timesheets/portfolio templates
- professional conduct/dress code requirements
- estimated cost if applicable
- An Educational Affiliation Agreement should be fully executed with the internship site. If the internship site does not have an agreement, complete the MU Educational Affiliation Agreement.
- Provide a list of expectations to the onsite supervisors/evaluators. A sample list is provided here.
- Evaluations of internships should include both a site supervisor evaluation of the student, a student evaluation of the site, and a department evaluation of the site at least biennially.
- The faculty member assigns the grade for the internship.