Eligibility Requirements
Students are eligible for an internship if they meet the following requirements:
- Undergraduate Students
- Have completed 30 academic semester hours prior to the start of your first work assignment as an Indiana University Northwest student. (Transfer, returning and graduate student must complete one semester at Indiana University Northwest (minimum 15 hours for undergraduates) prior to the start of their first work experience.
- Enrollment full-time or part-time in a degree seeking program.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.2 at Indiana University Northwest
- Remain in “good standing” with the University.
- Comply with all regulations of the Internship Program
- Graduate Students
- Enrolled full-time or part-time and have completed at least one semester at IU Northwest.
- Remain in “good standing” with the University.
- Comply with all regulations of the Internship Program.
Internship & Co-op Program
How to Apply?
Please Note: The internship program is a self-directed program, in which eligible students are responsible for identifying internship opportunities. You are expected to identify potential opportunities and work with your faculty mentor to ensure these opportunities are appropriate to your knowledge, skills and suitable for your goals.
After expressing interest in an internship opportunity, an applicant must complete the following process:
New Applicants
- Contact the Office of Career Services for assistance.
- Please include the following information:
- Job order # (CS102; CS103; etc.)
- Contact information (full name, phone #) and best time to call.
- Please include the following information:
- Internship Coordinator will contact applicant to schedule intake appointment.
- If a match is identified, the applicant will complete the following application requirements, which include:
- Media Release Form
- Approved cover letter & resume
- Letter of Compliance & Waiver of Liability
- Request Agreement
- You're now ready to begin your internship experience!
Contact Information
If you have question or concerns or would like more information, please call Career Services, at (219) 980-6650.