Internship Checklist for Credit

1. Confirm preparedness with your academic advisor, department chair and/or faculty sponsor
   • Minimum 30 credit hours completed, and a minimum GPA of 2.0
   • Confirm how the internship course aligns with your major, minor or other graduation requirements
2. Verify minimum work hours required to earn credit: 1 credit hour = 40 clock/work hours
   • A typical in 3-credit internship will require 120 work hours to be completed within the semester or academic session time frame
   • Communicate with the employer/site supervisor to confirm the total work hours and weekly hours to meet the minimum requirement
3. Explore internship opportunities & application requirements (designated by the employer)
   • Confirm major/career goals (what experience/skills are needed to be career ready)
   • Review advertised internships (and other jobs)
     • FREDNetwork power by Handshake (login with Fredonia e-services credentials)
     • SAMPLE list of previously completed internships (review list for ideas, not all opportunities are on-going)
     • Talk with faculty contacts within your major/industry area for additional recommendations
     • Meet with the CDO to discuss NEW opportunities and additional contacts (plus Vacancy Links)
       • Login to FREDNetwork to schedule - select CAREER CENTER, then appointments to choose the day/time that is most convenient.
     • Develop a personalized resume, and a cover letter for each position (The CDO can help with this process!)
4. Apply for several internship opportunities
   • Submit application materials
   • Talk with employers at CDO events or seminars (or schedule one-on-one conversations with employers!)
   • Interview with site supervisor/employer, if required (The CDO can help prepare/practice in advance!)
5. Complete Learning Contract BEFORE THE INTERNSHIP STARTS, the STUDENT is responsible for the contract
   • Site Supervisor — Job Description, Dates, Hours, Compensation – Signature or email confirmation
   • Student — Educational Objectives (goals for the experience) – Signature or email confirmation
   • Faculty Sponsor — Evaluation Requirements (for grading) – Signature or email confirmation
     • Confirm due dates for the mid-term and final evaluations forms to be completed by the student and site supervisor
6. Register for the internship course
   • Faculty Sponsor and/or department chair approval may be required
   • Register through Your Connection with faculty/department approval (for academic year internships) or through Extended Learning (for summer internships) for the internship course with your department.
7. Submit completed Learning Contract (prior to start date)
   • In-person: Career Development Office, Gregory Hall, 2nd Floor
   • Email: careers@fredonia.edu 

BONUS OPPORTUNITY: If the internship is unpaid and the student is registered for credit, for the $1,000 SUNY Internship & Living Stipend Fund to help offset participation costs.