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
Found an Internship. Now What?
Undergraduate
- Download a copy of the Co-op Guide
- Forward a copy of the official offer letter and resume to: co-op@rpi.edu
- Official Offer letters should contain the following information, on company letterhead OR from an official email address:
- Name and address of employer
- Specific Start Date/End Date
- The number of hours working per week (Co-op requires full-time status)
- Hourly rate of pay
- Job description
- Name and contact information of your supervisor
- Official Offer letters should contain the following information, on company letterhead OR from an official email address:
- 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
- Download the Experiential Learning Guide
- Forward a copy of the official offer letter and resume to co-op@rpi.edu
- Name and address of employer
- Specific Start Date/End Date
- The number of hours working per week (Co-op requires full-time status)
- Hourly rate of pay
- Job description
- Name and contact information of your supervisor
- Supervisor's Name and contact information
- Attend a required co-op briefing (posted in Handshake)