Internship

Representative from Cisco systems speaks with RPI student at the Career Fair

Internships offer students a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in their desired field. 

An internship is a short-term work experience, typically lasting three to six months, and may be full- or part-time depending on the employer and career field. Internships can take place during the Fall, Spring, or Summer.

Search for internship opportunities or make an appointment with a CCPD counselor through Handshake.

 

Internship Quick Facts

Undergraduate  |  Graduate

Found an Internship. Now What?

Undergraduate

  1. Download a copy of the Co-op Guide
  2. Forward a copy of the official offer letter and resume to: co-op@rpi.edu
    1. Official Offer letters should contain the following information, on company letterhead OR from an official email address:
      1. Name and address of employer
      2. Specific Start Date/End Date
      3. The number of hours working per week (Co-op requires full-time status)
      4. Hourly rate of pay
      5. Job description
      6. Name and contact information of your supervisor
  3. Schedule a co-op briefing: During the semester, dates and times of the Co-op Briefings can be found in Handshake under Events.  If none are listed, please message us at co-op@rpi.edu to schedule a meeting regarding registration requirements.  The meeting can be done in person, virtually or by phone.  You’ll receive a Work Plan to complete at the Co-op Briefing that must be returned to us.  The Co-op Work Plan includes a section for an approving signature from your Academic Advisor (and ISSS for International Students) before the Co-op can be officially registered.

Graduate

  1. Download the Experiential Learning Guide
  2. Forward a copy of the official offer letter and resume to co-op@rpi.edu
    1. Name and address of employer
    2. Specific Start Date/End Date
    3. The number of hours working per week (Co-op requires full-time status)
    4. Hourly rate of pay
    5. Job description
    6. Name and contact information of your supervisor
  3. Supervisor's Name and contact information
  4. Attend a required co-op briefing (posted in Handshake)
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