Office of International Programs
Internships
International Internships
Procedures for securing an international internship vary depending on your specific situation. The Center for Career and Life Planning (CCLP) can help you target a potential career field to explore in relation to your personal and professional goals. The CCLP will also provide guidance on creating and/or updating a resume/CV and cover letter.
To receive academic credit for your international internship, you must receive approval from your academic advisor (general credit) and department chair (major/minor credit). Copy the CCLP (internships@rollins.edu) on emails when seeking approvals so that they can advise and/or review as needed. You will also need to submit the appropriate approval paperwork to International Programs.
International Students: please carefully read this information provided by Rollins Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
Choose the statement below that most closely matches your circumstance to learn more.
If you have already identified and confirmed with a specific employer in your home country and you wish to receive academic credit, you must complete the internship registration form to the Center for Career & Life Planning by the posted semester deadline and pay the associated matriculation fee. Need help with registration? Contact the CCLP at 407-646-2195 or careercenter@rollins.edu.
If you have already identified and confirmed with a specific employer outside of the U.S.:
Step 1: Submit academic internship registration paperwork to the Center for Career & Life Planning by the posted semester deadline and pay the associated matriculation fee. Need help with registration? Contact the CCLP at 407-646-2195 or careercenter@rollins.edu.
Step 2: Work with International Programs to register your travel in RIPA through MyRollins (select "Affiliated Travel Application" under the correct academic term). Contact International Programs at 407-646-2466 or at studyabroad@rollins.edu, or schedule an advising session here. Our staff will provide additional advising, assistance and insurance.
Meet with an advisor in International Programs to determine next steps. The IP advisor will help you register in RIPA through MyRollins and will talk to you about receiving academic credit for the internship. Contact International Programs at 407-646-2466 or at studyabroad@rollins.edu, or schedule an advising session here. Depending on the structure of your program, you may have additional steps to complete with the Center for Career and Life Planning to receive academic credit.
Step 1: Meet with an advisor in International Programs to review and discuss study abroad program options that include an internship. We strongly recommend that students participate in an organized and established study abroad program (either through Rollins or another school or organization) that focuses on or includes international internships. Since there are potential immigration and legality issues with internships abroad, it is safer to go through an established program. Also, programs typically provide a complete package of services including housing, in-country faculty/staff, travel arrangements, and insurance coverage.
Step 2: Seek advising from the Center for Career & Life Planning as needed regarding specific career fields, resume/cover letters, and interviewing skills and resources for an internship search.
Step 3: Once you have identified and secured an international internship, review the student actions above that relate to your circumstance.