Academic Credit: Process Overview
Pursuing course credit for an internship certifies the experience by recording it on your college transcript. You can search and apply for internships using Handshake or find an internship opportunity on your own.
Find an Internship Course Instructor
Find a faculty member from your program to serve as your internship course instructor. If you are unsure who to ask, consult your program advisor.
Together, you and your internship course instructor will complete the Internship Learning Contract (PDF) . The Internship Learning Contract will serve as your course syllabus by defining the academic value of the work experience to your degree program.
During this phase of course development, you will determine the frequency of contact required with your internship course instructor and the academic coursework required to supplement the work experience based on the number of credits sought for the course.
Your site supervisor will also define your responsibilities at the internship site.
Employer Evaluation
At the conclusion of your internship, your site supervisor will be asked to submit the Employer Evaluation of the Student Internship (PDF) . This evaluation provides your internship course instructor with feedback regarding your performance at the internship site.
Student Evaluation
At the conclusion of the internship, you will also be asked to submit a Student Internship Evaluation (PDF) to provide feedback about the value of your internship experience.
These three documents will help your internship course instructor evaluate your academic performance as an intern and submit your final grade for the course.
It is important to maintain communication with your internship course instructor and the Office of Career Services regarding any changes to your status at the internship site.
Share Your Internship Experience on Handshake
Your experience matters. You can rate your internship site experience for other SUNY Poly students on Handshake, whether or not you pursued academic credit.
You can also log in to Handshake to view reviews submitted by other students about their work experiences.
Parker Dewey: Paid Micro-Internships
Micro-internships provide short-term, project-based experience with employers and can help you explore potential career paths while building your skills and professional network.
These non-credit, paid opportunities are remote and typically require between 5 and 40 hours of work. Unlike traditional internships, micro-internships are project-based rather than semester-based.
Explore SUNY Poly micro-internship opportunities through Parker Dewey .
Internship Assistance
If you are a SUNY Poly student participating in an internship experience, Career Services is available to provide guidance and support.
You can contact us whether your internship is for academic credit or non-credit, paid or unpaid, remote or at a worksite.
Email: CareerServices@sunypoly.edu
