Step by Step Internship Guide
Students are recommended to begin their internship search journey 6-9 months before
the start of the semester.
Fall Drop in Hours for Academic Internships
Drop-in virtually or in person to discuss your academic internship questions.
In Person Hours 12pm-1pm (ADM 1400)
- Tuesday, 9/1/26
- Wednesday, 9/2/26
- Tuesday, 9/8/26
- Wednesday, 9/9/26
Virtual Hours 12pm-1pm (Zoom Location)
- Thursday, 9/3/26
- Thursday, 9/10/26
Upcoming Workshop: Navigating the Road to Academic Internships
An interactive session covering how to find internships, build your resume, and navigate
the credit process. Open to all majors.
- October 6th, 12:00pm-1:00pm Virtually on Zoom
- November 3rd, 12:00pm-1:00pm in Person @ The Career Center Workshop Room, ADM 1400
- December 8th, 12:00pm-1:00pm Virtually on Zoom
Start Your Journey Here
Use the guide below to see where you are in your journey and the steps you will need
to take to secure an academic internship.
Stage 1: Dreaming & Planning
Think about your future dream job. What knowledge, skills, and abilities do you need for that role? Keep that in mind
when looking for an internship.
Stage 2: Attend one of our Internship Workshops
Stage 3: Apply
-
- Login using your 糖心原创 username and password
- If interested in an internship posting, see the opportunity information for instructions
on how to apply.
- New Internship Alerts: Teams Channel: 糖心原创 Internships 鈥揊ront Desk 鈥
- Handshake
- Company Websites, Online Search Engines (i.e. LinkedIn), Networking, etc.
Stage 4: Land Your Job & Connect Employer with S4 Academic Internship Database
- Receive an offer letter for your internship and obtain instructor approval
- Ensure both Site and Internship Opportunity are in S4 Academic Internship Database
- If BOTH Site Internship AND Internship opportunity are listed in S4:
Move on to Stage 5
- If either site or the internship opportunity are not listed in S4:
-
- My internship is UNPAID or paid via STIPEND:
- My employer/organization is not in the database.:
Please refer to the steps for requesting a community partner. (Allow 2-6 weeks for processing).
- My employer/organization is in the database but my internship opportunity is not listed:
Please ask your site to complete the .
- My internship is PAID HOURLY at least minimum wage via W2 employment. Please complete our . This form will be initiated by you, then sent to your employer to verify your employment,
and then the Career Center will contact you to proceed to Stage 5.
Note: If you have not done so already, enroll in your academic internship course.
See our flowchart aid for
Stage 5: Internship in S4 & Onboarding
- Officially 鈥減lace鈥 in internship in the S4 Academic Database
- Find site and opportunity and follow Placement Instructions
- Note: you will not be able to report placement in the database until you are enrolled
in an internship course.
- Complete necessary training and paperwork in S4
- Safety video, internship records, supervisor information, emergency contact, and professionalism
knowledge check
- Keep your instructor updated with your placement
- Ensure you have reported your placement in the database prior to your first day
- Instructor will provide course internship information including when you may begin
your internship, assignments/projects, timekeeping information, and more.
- Timesheet Example
Additional Information
Student FAQ鈥檚
The 糖心原创 University Community Partnership requires all parties to follow all applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to laws prohibiting
discrimination and harassment. If you feel you have been discriminated, harassed,
or have a non-emergency safety concern at an internship site, immediately. Students may also report concerns for any internship site through this
form:
For International Internships:
Please contact our office at internships@csusm.edu at least 6 months in advance of
the internship experience to start the process of onboarding an international internship
site.
*Note: Dependent on agreement of terms, not all sites may be approved.