With spring registration starting next week, juniors and seniors may be planning to enroll in an internship for credit. Just as any other course, they need to register in advance of the spring semester. Internships start at the same time as the spring semester courses.
If a student has already obtained an internship and plans to earn credit in spring semester, please advise them to complete the Internship Registration Process now.
If a student is still seeking an opportunity, once they have been hired, they should work with you and their site supervisor to complete the Internship Registration Process. Students cannot begin the internship for credit until they have been approved and enrolled in the credit(s).
📋 4 Steps to Register an Internship Before December 18
Students should complete the following steps before they head home for break:
- Confirm Hours & Credits
- Student should work with their faculty advisor to determine credit(s) and required hours (Minimum: 45 hours per credit — e.g., 3 credits = 135 total hours / ~9 hrs/week).
- Create Learning Plan
- Students should collaborate with their faculty advisor and site supervisor to complete the Learning Plan Template.
- Submit Request in Handshake
- Students log into Handshake to submit their Experience request. For step-by-step instructions, visit the “Submit Your Experience in Handshake” section on the Internship Registration page.
- Final Enrollment
- Once all forms are submitted and approved, the student will be officially enrolled in the internship credit(s) and will receive confirmation from internships@smumn.edu
LATE REGISTRATION: Students that do not have their internship approved before December 18 may be delayed in beginning their internship and may need additional verification of timeframe to complete the internship before it is approved. Late internship registration will be accepted without a late fee through January 8. Anyone approved to register for an internship after January 8 will be charged a $50 late registration fee.
🗓️ Important Dates & Course Requirements
- Spring Internship Period: January 4 – April 23, 2027 – All hours must be completed within this timeframe.
- Coursework: Students will submit timesheets/paystubs and complete 2 reflection papers during the semester.
🔮 Thinking Ahead to Summer or Fall 2027?
Many competitive internships recruit 3–6 months in advance! It’s never too early for students to start searching for their next opportunity.
Summer internship registration should be completed before April 29, 2027.
Questions? Email internships@smumn.edu
