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STUDENT GUIDE
(pdf)
Benefits
Getting
Started
Timeline
Finding
an Internship
Creating your own
Internship
Applying for an
Internship
Making the Most of
your
Internship
FAQ's
INTERNSHIP POSTINGS
EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Overview
Application
FORMS
LHU Student Interest Form
Memorandum of
Agreement
(LHU
Student Form)
Internship Agreement
(PASSHE)
Clearances
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Checklist for Getting Started
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Contact your faculty supervisor to determine
your eligibility (prerequisites completed, grade
point average in major and overall GPA, other
requirements, etc.).
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Complete the Student Interest Form. Identify
your skills, define your career goals, think
about when and where you would like to do our
internship, and determine what you want to gain
from an internship.
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Meet with the Internship Coordinator. The
Coordinator can guide you to resources in your
field to help you locate an internship, assist
you in defining your internship goals, and refer
you to other resources, as needed. Email
Anita Casper,
Internship Coordinator.
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If you plan to use financial aid, contact the
Financial Aid Office for assistance. Complete
your FAFSA form as early as possible! Also, find
out if you are eligible for PHEAA-funded
internships. Note this is not the same as PHEAA
grant eligible.
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Complete your resume and cover letter. Career
Services will assist you in developing a resume
and cover letter, and doing a mock interview.
Once you are satisfied, you are ready to apply
for internship opportunities.
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Find an internship site. Talk to faculty,
students, family and friends about internship
possibilities. Research sites to determine the
availability of internships and contact persons.
See
How to Create Your Own Internship for tips on contacting agencies. Once you
have secured a site, discuss this with your
faculty advisor. NOTE: Some departments identify
sites and place students rather than students
finding internships on their own. Please check
with your advisor.
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Finalize arrangements. Agree on start and end
dates, how many hours per week or semester you
will work, and what duties and responsibilities
are expected.
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Complete the Internship Memorandum of Agreement;
obtain approvals. Obtain the following
signatures: Advisor, Supervising Faculty Member,
Department Chairperson, Academic Dean, and Vice
President of Academic Affairs. Once the
internship is approved the Memorandum form is
sent to the Registrars Office and the internship
course(s) are added to your schedule.
 Next Steps…
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