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About School of IAS Internships
An academic internship is one of the most rewarding things you can do while you are a UW Tacoma student. Internships develop your problem-solving skills, sense of responsibility, and initiative — traits valued by employers and graduate schools.
PLAN AHEAD: Plan your internship at least one quarter before you expect to complete it.
ACADEMIC CREDIT: In order to receive academic credit, your internship must be pre-approved. Most students who complete an internship as part of a degree requirement intern 15 hours per week for the 10 week quarter to earn 5 academic credits. Work with the SIAS Internship Coordinator, your faculty and internship supervisor to create the right schedule for you.
Need more information about internships? Email the School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences; iashelp@uw.edu
REGISTRATION TIMELINE: Your internship learning agreement must be submitted by the 10th day of the quarter to receive an entry code from the SIAS office. Please submit forms to iashelp@uw.edu
How to Find an Internship
- Search for posted Internships on Handshake
- Look for opportunities sent to your departmental listserv in your UW email
- Talk to your professors, faculty advisor and other contacts
- Utilize job search tools such as resume and cover letter assistance as well as interview practice offered by UWT's Career Development & Education office.
How to Register for Internship Credit
- Complete the Internship Learning Agreement PDF:
- Submit Internship Learning Agreement for approval from faculty advisor, internship supervisor and SIAS Internship Coordinator
- Receive entry code from SIAS Internship Coordinator
- Register for appropriate number of credits using SLN and entry code
