Preparation and Application

September – November

During this time, students should:

• Learn more about the International Internship Program (IIP) and explore internship opportunities
• Attend an IIP info session
• Schedule an advising appointment
• Read evaluations from past IIP interns and reach out to past interns for more information. The evaluations are available in the IIP Lounge located in the Louis A. Simpson Building A-level
• Visit the Center for Career Development website for help with resume and / or cover letter
• Apply to the program by the IIP deadline as listed on GPS

December

IIP deadline: Students must submit their application by Monday, December 4 at 3pm. No extensions will be available to students who are not able to adhere to the program deadline.

Selection and Placement

January – March

At this time, IIP staff will:

• Conduct a holistic review of applications
• Notify students if they have been preliminarily accepted by IIP and will have their applications sent to an employer.
• Submit application materials to employers based on student qualifications and internship requirements.
• IIP candidates are encouraged to participate in mock interviews to help prepare for the formal interviews.
• Employers will conduct virtual / phone interviews before making final selection. Students should NOT contact the employer directly for solicitation or to ask about the status of their application.
• IIP will release internship decisions on a rolling basis.

If students are accepted to the program, they will:

• Receive the Terms and Conditions of the IIP Award and have THREE days to respond and accept the offer of internship

• Students who withdraw from IIP after the terms and conditions have been processed will be assessed a $500 late withdrawal fee by Princeton. Students may be assessed other fees as well depending upon the withdrawal and refund polices of their particular IIP.

Pre-Departure

April – May

Before the end of the academic year, the IIP office will:

• Issue student’s financial award via SAFE upon completion of all pre-departure and post-decision materials in GPS
• Host MANDATORY pre-internship orientations and briefing meetings as requested by the IIP advisor

Students should:

• Complete all post-decision materials in GPS 
• Inform the IIP office of any accommodation they would need to complete a successful international internship.
• Research housing options by reviewing evaluations from previous interns
• Review visa regulations and requirements for summer travel
• Schedule appointments with University Health Services for immunization (if necessary) 
• Communicate directly with internship supervisor for details about upcoming internship
• Contact GS&S for any concerns about travel or safety to the IIP location.
• Attend a MANDATORY orientation and follow up with their IIP Adviser. 
• Follow all pre-travel guidelines on the Undergraduate Travel Checklist

Intern

June – August

During the internship and upon return, students will be asked to:

• Notify IIP of any concerns or urgent matters that may impact their internship
• Consult with IIP Provider on any issues related to program logistics including but not limited to transportation, housing, general concerns with acclimation to culture, dietary restrictions, homestay or others.
• Discuss any questions or concerns with their IIP adviser 
• Contact ISOS for any medical emergency.
• Contact GS&S for any safety concerns.
• Report any medical or safety incidents to their IIP Adviser.
• Meet with their IIP Adviser for an initial check-in after the second week of the IIP.
• Submit an IIP Mid-Program Snapshot 

September

• Submit IIP final evaluation.
• Submit IIP virtual poster
• Meet with their IIP Adviser to share debrief and exchange ideas for future candidates.