Adding and Enrolling in a General Internship Course

Visit Overview of the Internship Program at SMC and Eligibility for more information

Complete the F-1 CPT Eligibility Process. If you are not a student studying on an F-1 visa, skip this step and proceed to Step 3 Find and Secure an Internship.

For assistance with finding internship opportunities, contact the Career Services Center.  If your potential supervisor or organization where you are interested in interning at requires proof of enrollment, contact the Career Services Center and ask for an Internship Proof of Enrollment Letter.  

During the 1-hour orientation, we will provide you with additional information on the Internship Program. To attend an internship orientation, you must already have an internship offer.  Visit the Internship Program Orientation Schedule and Deadlines for the next scheduled Internship Orientation.  International students studying on an F-1 visa, may be asked to present their CPT Eligibility Letter prior to attending an Internship Orientation.   

Identify three new or expanded learning objectives (statements of what you want to learn during your internship) and submit your Learning Objective Rough Drafts to the Internship Program for approval. 

• Internship Application (Form 1)
• Student Agreement (Form 2)
• Learning Objectives Contract (Form 3)
• Internship Program Meeting Contract (Form 4)
• CPT Eligibility Letter (Only required for students studying on an F-1 student visa

Connect with the Internship Program during Internship Program drop-in times or schedule an internship appointment in order to receive an add code to enroll in an internship course.  Make sure to present all of your original required forms to the Internship Program.

Connect with the International Education Center (IEC) for your final CPT authorization. For students who are not studying on an F-1 visa, skip this step and proceed to Step 9 Add and Pay for the Internship Class

Add codes for the Internship class will only be provided after you meet with the Internship Program (Step 5).  Plan your schedule accordingly. 

Maintain contact with your internship instructor and complete the requested assignments provided on your course syllabus.  Make sure you have access to the course materials and assignments listed on Canvas as well as frequently check your SMC email to ensure you receive all correspondences. Note that your SMC email is different than Canvas.  

Make sure you complete the learning objectives you listed on your Learning Agreement Contract

Keep a record of the hours you completed and submit the hours, per the instructions provided by your instructor.