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
• 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 deadline as listed on GPS

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.
• IIP candidates will have an opportunity to participate in mock 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. All IIP decisions will be finalized:
  • Application I: March 1, 2023
  • Application II: March 15, 2023

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 
• Research housing options by reviewing evaluations from previous interns (if in-country positions are available)
• 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 orientation and briefing meeting
• Follow all pre-travel guidelines on the Undergraduate Travel Checklist

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
• Discuss any questions or concerns with their IIP advisor 
• Complete IIP initial check-in survey within two weeks of the start of the internship
• Submit an IIP Mid-Program Snapshot 
• Submit IIP final evaluation and virtual presentation along with a short one-minute video about your internship work experience and IIP organization

The IIP office will:

• Request feedback in the form of internship surveys and reports
• Continue to engage and support students to share their IIP experience to meet their academic, professional and personal goals
• Host a Welcome Back event