Internships

Internship FAQs

What is the full process for searching, securing, and registering for an internship?
The internship process for domestic students is listed below. International students, please scroll down to the "International Students" section for your process.
  1. Research internship opportunities
  2. Apply to positions of interest
  3. Interview and get hired
  4. Fill out the Employer Information Form + Internship Registration Form with Career and Alumni Connections (both forms are located on the right side of this page).
  5. Once completed, your form will be sent for approval to get you registered for the internship course. When you are registered, the course will appear in your Canvas.
  6. Complete required assignments for the internship course online
  7. Complete the internship hours you registered for.
Who must complete an internship?

College of Business students are required to do an internship. For other colleges, internships are not required, but are recommended.

 
Who can complete an internship for academic credit?
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Freshmen can do internships during their first year, but not for academic credit (This applies to domestic students only. International students, please contact International Student Services).
 
How many internship hours do I need?
College of Business students are required to complete 150 hours, which is equivalent of 3 credits.
 
How many working hours = 1 credit?
50 hours = 1 credit
 
Is there a maximum amount of internship hours that I can use towards credit?
Students can take up to 9 credits, which is equivalent to 450 hours, for academic credit. We recommend checking with your academic advisor to see if you are eligible for additional internship credits.
 
Is there a deadline for registering my internship for credit?
No. Internship registration is rolling enrollment, meaning the student can register at any time during the term. (Terms: Fall Day (1), Spring Day (3), Summer (4A)). However, we recommend registering your internship for credit when you receive an internship offer. Since you are completing a course in tandem with your working internship hours, you will be responsible for completing assignments throughout the term. Please take this into consideration when registering your internship.
 
Do all internships start and stop at same time?
No. Different companies have different start/stop deadlines. There is rolling enrollment to sign up for credit. The student and employer is responsible for creating a work schedule based on the needs of the student and employer.
 
The internship course is not appearing in Canvas. What do I do?
Contact your supervising professor to check that the course has been published. If it has been published and it is still not appearing, contact canvas@lynn.edu
 
The Internship Registration Form is asking for my Internship Course #. Where can I find this?

Internship course numbers for each area of study is listed below:

  • College of Arts and Science: CAS 499
  • College of Communication and Design: COM 480
  • College of Business and Management: BUS 498, HA 490 (Hospitality & Event Management students only)
  • Aviation Management: BUS 498
  • Other Aviation Majors: AVS 498 
  • Watson Institute: WSE 497, WSE 498, WSE 499
  • MBA Students: MBA 596
  • Sports Management MBA students: SAM 680 
Who needs to sign the Employer Information Form?
  1. You – the student completing the internship
  2. Your internship employer/site supervisor (the person overseeing your internship on site)
Once the Employer Information Form is complete, please upload it to and complete the online internship registration form:  https://services.lynn.edu/servicedesk/customer/portal/22/create/290  
 
I am a Watson student. Is there a different process?
Yes. Please see below for the internship registration process for domestic Watson students. International Watson students, please scroll down to the "International Students" section.
  1. Your internship must meet Watson's internal standards and registration process for internships. Contact your Watson advisor to start the process.
  2. Complete the Employer Information Form + Internship Registration Form with Career & Alumni Connections (both forms are located on the right side of this page).
  3. Once completed, your form will be sent for approval to get you registered for the internship course. When you are registered, the course will appear in your Canvas.
  4. Complete required assignments with the internship course online
  5. Complete the internship hours you registered for.

International Students – Internship FAQs

I am an international student. What is the process for searching, securing, and registering for an internship?
International students have a similar process, but require additional approval before beginning your work as intern. The full process is below:
  1. Research internship opportunities
  2. Apply to positions of interest (you could be competing with hundreds of other applicants, so the more organizations you apply to, the better your chances are of landing an internship you'd like
  3. Interview and get hired. Note: You CANNOT begin working until you have applied for CPT and have received approval to start working.
  4. Contact International Programs and Services (ips@lynn.edu) to complete a CPT request form. All international students must register their internship through International Student Services (not through Career Connections)
  5. Complete required assignments within the internship course online
  6. Complete the internship hours you registered for
I am an international Watson student. What is the process for searching, securing, and registering for an internship?
Please follow these steps to secure your internship as an international Watson students.
  1. Research internship opportunities
  2. Apply to positions of interest (you could be competing with hundreds of other applicants, so the more organizations you apply to, the better your chances are of landing an internship you'd like. Your internship must meet Watson's internal standards and registration process for internships.
  3. Interview and get hired. Note: You CANNOT begin working until you have applied for CPT and have received approval to start working.
  4. Contact International Programs and Services (ips@lynn.edu) to complete a CPT request form. All international students must register their internship through International Student Services (not through Career Connections)
  5. Complete required assignments within the internship course online
  6. Complete the internship hours you registered for

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Jessica Waites, Assistant Director of Internships & Employment

JWaites@lynn.edu

561-237-7681

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