Hosting an Internship

Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths. It also gives employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent. By providing these applied experiences, employers can help USU students get academic credit (if approved) and gain meaningful professional relations. Post a job to hire an Aggie Intern today! 

Internship Qualifications
  • What an internship should be:
  • Experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional workplace setting
  • A supervised paid learning experience with a real-world opportunity to apply the knowledge gained in the classroom
  • A position or project description with clear responsibilities and required/desired qualifications.
  • Clearly defined learning objectives/goals supportive of the student’s academic and career goals developed and agreed on by both the employer and the student.
  • Direct supervision by a professional(s) with relevant expertise or professional experience who provides productive feedback and guidance.
  • Culminating in learned skills that are transferable to other employment settings
Interns Add Value & Provide
  • Assistance with projects and fresh ideas on how to approach problems
  • Ability to screen and work with potential entry-level employees, prior to making a full-time employment commitment
  • Increased brand visibility and product knowledge for your organization at USU
  • A training program and talent pipeline for future full-time professionals within your organization
  • Management experience and leadership skills growth for your entry-level employees
Internship Length
  • Typically, internships last 12-14 weeks and run on the same timeline as academic semesters:
    • Fall (Late August - Early December)
    • Spring (Early January - Late April)
    • Summer (Mid-May - Early August)
  • Internship employers typically recognize University Holidays, Breaks and Closures, allowing the Student Intern to put studies first

Stan Inman

Stan Inman

Employer Engagement Specialist

Career Design Center

Phone: (435) 797-1746
Office Location: Logan Campus, University Inn 102