Preparation and Application

September – December

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 on WASE
• Read evaluations from past IIP interns and reach out to past interns for more information 
• Visit the Center for Career Development for help with resume or personal statements
• Apply to the program by the deadline 

Selection and Placement

January – April 

At this time, IIP staff will:

• Conduct a holistic review of applications
• Submit application materials to employers based on student qualifications and internship requirements. Employers will conduct virtual and/or in-person interviews before making final selection
• 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 placement

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 
• Schedule MANDATORY pre-departure orientation and regional briefing meetings

Students should:

• Complete all pre-departure and post-decision materials in GPS 
• 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
• Attend a MANDATORY pre-departure orientation and regional briefing meetings

Intern and Return

June – September 

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

• Notify IIP of any concerns or urgent matters that may impact their internship
• Complete the IIP pre-departure survey and discuss any questions or concerns with the IIP team
• Complete IIP initial check-in survey within two weeks of arrival in host country
• Submit an IIP Snapshot for the IIP website and social media 
• Submit IIP final evaluation and PowerPoint presentation 
• Send in thank you letters for donors

The IIP office will:

• Request feedback in the form of four internship surveys 
• Contact students about representing IIP at University events