Internships
An internship is short-term, supervised work experience with a professional organization to get real-world experience in your chosen field or career. Each one includes intentional learning objectives, on-the-job training, and guidance and mentorship from internship hosts.
Internships are required for many Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees. Some are offered through FVCC and others are available directly through employers.
- Programs with Required Internships: Business Administration, Graphic Design, Information Technology, Web Technology
- Programs with Optional Internships: Accounting Technology, Criminal Justice, Small Business Management, Health Care Office Management, Programming and Game Development, Computer Science
- Independent Study Internship: You may have the option to participate in an independent study internship. Discuss options with your faculty advisor and Career Services.
- Micro-Internships: Like traditional internships, micro-internships take place any semester and are short-term, professional assignments. Typically, micro-internships are performed remotely 5-40 hours of work total over a week or month time period. Search and apply for a micro-internship.
Internship FAQ
Generally, this should be by November 1 for a Spring semester internship, July 1 for a Fall semester internship, and April 1 for a Summer semester internship.
Students may not intern at family’s business nor with an organization where a student’s family member or significant other ranks above the student’s supervisor.
The credit ratio is one credit for approximately every 45 hours. Interns spend 135-150 hours at their worksites for a 3-credit course, usually working about 10-15 hours per week, although this may vary.
Most faculty monitor your learning through a weekly activity log, or learning objectives assignment. Many will conduct a mid-term site visit and ask that your internship provider submit a mid-term and final evaluation.
You will receive a grade. Read the Student Internship Handbook and Internship Agreement for more information.
Student Resources
- Internship Agreement
- Student must start the Agreement after instructor approval.
- All Agreement emails must be accurate for the form to advance to the internship employer.
- Students should let employers know to look for a link from noreply@fvcc.edu.
- Student Internship Monthly Timesheet
- Student fills out online at the end of month. Remember to hit SUBMIT at the bottom of the timesheet.
- All timesheet emails must be accurate for the form to advance to employer and instructor.
- Students should let employers know to look for a link from noreply@fvcc.edu.
- Informal Internship Timesheet (PDF)
- Optional -- to print out and track hours during month
- Student Internship Handbook (PDF)
Contact us for internship help and more information.