Internship Support
Take advantage of internships
Internships are experiential learning opportunities that connect theories and ideas learned in the classroom to real-life settings and situations. University of Delaware students can undertake internships during the fall or spring semesters, winter session, or summer. Internships can be paid or unpaid, for academic credit or no credit, and vary widely in the number of hours.
Some undergraduate degrees require internships, but every student benefits from the practical experience. With an internship, apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Gain invaluable experience that will help you develop career competencies, explore your interests, and set yourself apart in the job market. The co-curricular coaching team at the Student Success Center works with students on their career journeys.
Meet the Student Success Center's Internship Coordinators
Take the next step in your academic career. Schedule an appointment with your internship coordinator.
Cyndi Germack is a passionate professional who has spent more than 20 years in higher education and non-profit organizations. Her past roles include career instructor, director of career services, and workforce development program manager, where she created partnerships with federal, business, and community entities to foster equitable access to career resources.
Germack employs a holistic approach that considers students’ unique needs while fostering inclusivity. She empowers students to unlock their potential, build competencies, and pursue experiences in campus organizations, study abroad, volunteer programs, and internships. A proud UD alumna, Germack lives in Delaware with her husband, two daughters, and two rescue dogs.
As a first-generation graduate, Joyce Dennis Henderson understands the aspirations and challenges of students. She is committed to helping students succeed and provides them with guidance and support to find internships or prepare for graduate school.
Joyce, a proud UD alumna and Fulbright Scholar, has expertise in career development, employer partnerships, and student success. She has helped students secure internships and full-time positions with non-profit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit organizations.
She takes pride in her ability to connect with students and uses her deep understanding of the professional world to help students thrive, compete, and achieve their professional goals.
Lois Stoehr came to the College of Arts and Sciences from the museum field, where she empowered people of all ages to learn and grow through programs designed to nurture creativity, curiosity, and community. As a museum educator she mentored many UD interns (who were invaluable!) and taught as an adjunct professor for UD's Museum Studies program. She earned her B.A. in history from the College of William and Mary and her M.A. through the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture at the University of Delaware. She enjoys helping students navigate their professional paths forward, guided by their unique interests and values.
Spur Impact, a nonprofit organization in Wilmington, Delaware, and the College of Arts and Sciences Student Success Center at UD have partnered to offer junior and senior undergraduate students hands-on experience using various social media platforms at local nonprofits. DoMore24DE is a 24-hour fundraiser that occurs in early March. Students must work 10 to 15 hours/week over two months as social media ambassadors for a nonprofit organization of their choice in Delaware. Students must participate in an online training program in January and complete several assigned assignments as part of the grant criteria. To apply, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter and participate in an on-campus interview. Students who are Pell-eligible are encouraged to apply.
The LP3 Summer Internship Fund funds up to $20,000 to undergraduate students who have secured a legal summer internship with a for-profit, non-profit, or governmental organization. Students receive $2,000 for 20 hours/week and $4,000 for 40 hours/week over ten weeks. Support may include the costs associated with travel, housing and meals. Special consideration will be given to Pell-eligible students.
Students are welcome to apply for summer internships in October. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter and participate in an interview process with the host organization.
LawHub – Legal Interns Program allows undergraduate students to learn about Delaware's court systems (Supreme, Chancery, Family, and Common Pleas). Students observe court proceedings, conduct legal research, learn court etiquette, and build their network with professional contacts.
During the winter session, a paid four-week internship is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter and participate in an interview. Students who are first-generation and or Pell-eligible are encouraged to apply.
Undergraduate students minoring in museum studies are required to complete 135 hours of supervised work experience intended to complement the program’s courses and provide real-world experience in a museum, historic site, public garden, archive, or other related organization. Students may also choose to participate in other service projects that are approved by the museum studies director. Students may receive credit in any semester after declaring the minor and are invited to apply for local opportunities through a process that opens in February. Applications require submission of a resume and cover letter and participation in an interview. Students are also encouraged to pursue internship opportunities independently.
Game Studies and eSports majors must complete 40 to 120 hours of real-world experience working in a field related to game development or game culture. Students will receive one hour of academic credit for each 40 hours they complete, up to three credits for 120 hours. Students are encouraged to participate in multiple internships but typically receive credit for internships undertaken during their final semester. In partnership with the Student Success Center, the Game Studies program has identified opportunities at several host organizations. Students apply for spring internships in November; fall applications open in April or May. Applications require submission of a resume and cover letter and participation in an interview.
The College of Arts and Sciences undergraduate teaching assistant (UTA) program is managed by the co-curricular coaching team in the CAS Student Success Center. UTAs assist faculty with teaching-related assignments, grading, preparation of instructional materials, and faculty scholarship. Students devote up to five hours a week to this educational experience. These well-qualified students are formally recognized for academic excellence and receive a scholarship of $500 each semester.
Each May, faculty nominate students to serve as undergraduate teaching assistants. Eligible full-time undergraduate students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 and be rising juniors or seniors. For more information, please contact our office at as-cocurricular@udel.edu.
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