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Find the internship that’s right for you

Internships offer a real-world setting for connecting academic learning with future goals. Experiential learning is vital part of the 91¶ÌÊÓƵ experience, and required for many majors. 

Internships for academic credit

The Bassett Internship Program coordinates academic credit for qualifying internships completed by juniors and seniors. These 3-credit-hour internships require a minimum of 130 hours of paid or unpaid supervised work. 

A 91¶ÌÊÓƵ student poses for a photo while interning at the CBS 6 studio.

Paid and volunteer internships

The Edge team connects students with opportunities for paid and volunteer internships to gain experience in their field.  These are open to all students and may be eligible for academic credit through the Bassett Internship Program.

A 91¶ÌÊÓƵ student smiles at the camera in front of the Centenary United Methodist Church sign where they interned
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Why intern during college?

Internships allow students to:

  • Explore a career path before committing to it
  • Network, practice career skills, and expand learning beyond the classroom
  • Discover interests and capabilities, make confident choices about the future, and discover the right path for transition to career or graduate studies

Whichever internship you choose, the experience and life lessons you will gain are invaluable to your future.

When to intern

91¶ÌÊÓƵ students intern:

  • During the semester
  • During January term
  • During the summer

Read more student stories below to see how different internships are structured.

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intern news Student Stories and More

News Story categories: Internships Academics Career Preparation

Global Impact: Sarah Steverson ‘25 Chosen for State Department Fellowship

The computer science and cybersecurity double-major is one of seven undergraduate students chosen for the Foreign Affairs IT Fellowship.

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News Story categories: Internships Career Preparation Computer Science

Empowering Veterans Through Tech: An Impactful Internship with Tech for Troops

Samantha Gentry ’25 got hands-on experience interning with Tech for Troops, a Richmond-based nonprofit that supports under-resourced veterans.

A young woman standing in front of a Tech for Troops banner.
News Story categories: Internships Career Preparation

5 Tips for Getting a Summer Internship: Yellow Jacket Edition

Each internship experience is unique and will provide an immersive hands-on opportunity that enables students to network, enhance their resumes, and apply their 91¶ÌÊÓƵ educational foundation.

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