Academic Internship Program

At RMU, we believe internships are an important part of your college experience. Internships offer you an opportunity to explore options and clarify career goals, apply classroom knowledge to the real world, increase self-confidence, build a professional network, and gain relevant experience. In addition, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Job Outlook 2024, “When employers are deciding between candidates who are otherwise equally qualified for the same position, having an internship is the top deciding factor.”

Internship Search Tips: View our Jobs & Internships page for more information.
Students Recognize the Importance of Gaining Internship Experience: Read More

Through the Academic Internship Program, students have the option to receive academic credit for an internship experience. To be eligible for the program, the student and the internship position must be approved by the Academic Department. Approved students will enroll in an academic internship course. 

To apply for the Academic Internship Program and request academic credit for an internship, please review the information below:

Academic Department Criteria

Each Academic Department provides criteria for students who are requesting academic credit for an internship. Please review the criteria for your major/department. If you have questions regarding your eligibility to apply for academic internship credit, please contact your Academic Department Head.

Application Process for Students

Please note:  The Career Center does not process applications for internships/experiential learning experiences for all majors. Students in the following majors should contact their academic department regarding the process for practicums, internships, clinicals and/or student teaching experiences:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • History and Political Science
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Nursing
  • Psychology

For all other majors, please follow the process below:

1. Obtain the Required Employer Information.

Obtain the Required Employer Information.

  • Email your employer/internship supervisor the Required Employer Information PDF and ask that they provide the requested information to you in an email from their work email address.
2. Submit an application on Revolution using the appropriate form.

Submit an application on Revolution using the appropriate form.
(Please note: To access the forms, you must sign in to Revolution using your RMU credentials.)

  • Be sure to include ALL required information.
  • You must attach your updated resume to the application and upload it on Handshake.
  • You must attach the Required Employer Information (a pdf of the email response from your employer).
  • Your internship company/organization must be approved on Handshake. (If your company/organization is not currently approved in Handshake, the Career Center will reach out to your employer regarding the Handshake registration and approval process.)
3. The Career Center will review your application for completeness and accuracy.
  • If there are any questions about the Required Employer Information that you attached or if any required information is missing, the Career Center will reach out to your employer to obtain additional details/information. 
  • If your internship company/organization is not approved in Handshake, the Career Center will contact your employer about the registration and approval process. (The length of time varies on how long this process may take.) 
  • Once the Career Center has finished reviewing your application, it will be forwarded to your Academic Department for review.
4. The Department Head will review your application and approve or deny it.

The Department Head will review your application:

  • Review if you meet the Department Criteria for your major.
  • Verify there is room in your Degree Audit for internship credits. 
  • Review the Required Employer Information. 
  • Determine if the request for academic internship credit will be approved or denied and indicate the decision in Revolution.
5. You will receive a notification from Revolution of the decision. If approved, the Department Head will provide information regarding registration for the internship course.

If approved, you will receive information about the internship course:

  • name of the course you need to register for/or will be registered for
  • who your faculty instructor is
  • where the internship course slots on your Degree Audit in Banner

If denied academic internship credit, a reason for the denial will be provided.

Tuition of Academic Internship Credit

Students are financially responsible for the cost of academic internship credits for which they are approved and registered.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact: