Information About Internships

A great place to start is the Handshake online job platform, which is managed by Career & Employment Services. Handshake is one of the most comprehensive online job platforms for college students. The tool has more than 1,100 college and university partners and 500,000 active recruiters.

To access your account, go to Handshake and click on the active student button. Once you are logged in and your profile is set up, you can begin searching for internships through the job portal. You can filter your search based on interests and needs. 

Additional resources and information are available to help you look for internships. The key to a successful search is through persistence and consistency. Start early and seek help from an Internship Advisor in the Career & Employment Services office.

Yes, if your program includes an internship course option or requirement. If you enroll in an internship class, you will receive credit during the semester (or summer) in which you are doing your internship. There will be assignments related to your internship experience as part of your internship course.

An internship course has been developed for Liberal Arts Transfer students who wish to further explore their chosen fields for credit. LAT students can initiate the internship for credit process by submitting the Liberal Arts STEM Internship webform.

View the LAT STEM Internship Webform

Credit cannot be granted retroactively for internships already completed.

Internship courses may be financial aid eligible if they are included in your degree requirements. Check your degree progress report for your program course options and connect with Financial Aid if you have any questions.

We encourage you to visit the Financial Aid webpage for more information or request an appointment to meet with a Financial Aid Advisor to discuss your eligibility.

Currently, internship courses are electives within the Liberal Arts Transfer Degree Program.

Each institution has its own policies on how courses are evaluated for transfer. For questions on whether an internship course might transfer, please reference the Transferology tool or contact your future transfer school.

Your Academic Advisor is also a great resource as you plan for future transfer. Call the Student Success Center at 608.246.6076 to schedule an appointment.

Possibly.  For a current job to be considered an internship, it must align well with your academic, professional, and personal development goals. The experience also must align with internship course requirements and learning competencies.

In addition, structuring a current job into an internship may impact your roles and responsibilities in that job and should be discussed with your supervisor. This option should also be discussed with your program director and an internship advisor in Career & Employment Services.  You may schedule an appointment with Career & Employment Services via Navigate or by calling 608.243.4598.

Yes. Early College STEM Academy students interested in an internship for credit are encouraged to discuss their interests and goals with their assigned Academic Advisor. Things to consider:

1. Will I be able to manage my academic coursework on top of an internship experience?
2. Would an internship experience bring clarity to my career and educational goals?
3. Are there specific skills I want to develop or enhance?
4. Do I want a remote, hybrid, or in-person internship?
5. How many hours can I commit to an internship experience?

Yes, however special off-campus work authorization must be obtained. Off-campus work for F-1 visa-holding international students is ONLY allowed with SEVIS-authorized permission from International Student Services and, in some cases, also the USCIS.

Please Note - International Student Services cannot process your request until you are officially enrolled in an internship course.

For more information about Off-campus work, and authorizations visit International Student Services or contact International Student Services to schedule an appointment at iss@madisoncollege.edu.

Possibly.  An internship is a great way to demonstrate your skills and abilities.  For many employers, internships are a primary method for identifying future talent.  According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), nearly half of all interns are converted into full-time employees!