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Interdisciplinary Studies Internships

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The Interdisciplinary Studies Internship Program welcomes undergraduate, graduate and non-degree seeking students from all UT Dallas programs. Designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience, internships may be paid or unpaid and adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act, helping students gain practical skills, build professional networks and enhance career readiness.

Employers: Learn more about offering internships.

Eligibility and Requirements 

To qualify for an internship, you must: 

  • Be a registered UT Dallas undergraduate, graduate or non-degree seeking student. 
  • Have completed at least 12 hours at UT Dallas. 
  • Have a minimum 2.60 GPA in your major and 2.30 overall at UT Dallas. 
  • Present a complete application with accompanying documents. 

How to Apply 

  1. Meet with your Interdisciplinary Studies academic advisor to review your degree plan and determine the applicability of internship credit to your plan. International students should also consult with the ISSO Office to clarify visa rules and restrictions. 
  2. Search for potential employers/organizations through Handshake or other resources, such as Indeed or company websites. You are always encouraged to schedule an appointment with the University Career Center (UCC) for any career preparation support.  
  3. Schedule a meeting with the employer/organization and identify a supervisor. Meet with the supervisor and obtain a job description and offer letter from the supervisor, establishing a minimum of three learning objectives for the semester. Here is a Sample Offer Letter (pdf) for guidance.   
  4. Report your internship on Handshake by completing the request for approval application and uploading the job description and signed offer letter.  Allow seven to10 days to hear back from the UCC Experiential Team. 
  5. Upon approval, the UCC will contact your advisor, who will register you for the appropriate course. Be sure and complete the above steps before the last day of regular registration.  
  6. Begin your internship on the day agreed upon in your offer letter. You will hear from your instructor via eLearning when classes begin. 

Questions? 

Contact your academic advisor for more information.

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