Internship Guidelines

Career Contact Info:

Jill Albrecht
Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation
302 Wood Street
Young Hall
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: 765.494.5599
Fax: 765.496.2519

We encourage all of our students to take advantage of internship opportunities. It provides you with industrial experience that can set you apart from other candidates when it comes to job searching and interviewing. Many times, companies that you intern with might also be willing to extend an offer to you when you graduate. It is a great opportunity to network, gain industrial experience, and earn credit over the summer months.

Earn Credit

In order to earn credit for your internship, you need to be enrolled in IT 191. This course is offered mainly during the summer months.  A student may participate during three sessions, for a maximum of 9 credits (3 per session), but only with the consent of the department.  Here are some guidelines for the supervised work experience.

  • Offered mainly during summer session

  • No minimum grade index to participate

  • May participate one to three times for a total of 9 credits

  • Does not extend college time (if internship is done during summer session)

  • Student must locate and secure industrial job

  • May work with a different firm each time if desired

  • Minimum wage frequently paid

  • Not given as much responsibility on the job

  • No student work plan to follow

  • No minimum grade index to continue participation

  • Must complete a minimum of 320 hours per session

For More Information

If you would like to find out more information about the internship program, please click on the linked document (Detailed Information) - it is a pdf file. You should also contact Ms. Betty Cottrell who is our placement co-ordinator. Her contact information is to the right.


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