Internships offer students a hands-on opportunity to work in their desired field.
Usually, an internship refers to a one-term work assignment in the Fall, Spring, or Summer.
Internships can be full- or part-time depending on the employer and the career field.
An intern works at a company or organization for a fixed period of time, usually three to six months. Some students will have a part-time internship working at the office for just a few days or hours per week. Others will have full-time internships, meaning they work the same hours as the company's full-time employees. Internships can take place at any time of the year—including over the summer—and during the regular quarter, trimester, or semester.
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)
