Internship Program

Introduction 

At Dickinson, an internship is defined as “A closely monitored applied experience in a professional setting, with definite learning objectives incorporating reflection on and integration of theories and concepts with practice.” 

Internships are an excellent way to explore career choices and gain experience valued by employers and graduate schools.  Students should be encouraged to register internships through the transcript notation program.    

Transcript Notation Program

Students receive official college recognition for internships through participation in the transcript notation program.  Upon successful completion of an internship and corresponding reflective component (overseen by the Career Center), documentation is placed on the official transcript.  The internship and reflective component must occur simultaneously; therefore, retroactive notations are not granted.  For more information, visit the transcript notation program page on the Career Center website.  There is no fee/tuition charged for this program. 

Several academic disciplines allow or require the transcript notation program as part of their majors’ graduation requirements, including Policy Studies (Law & Policy and Policy Management), Women’s & Gender Studies, and Archaeology (for those not doing excavation fieldwork).  The International Business & Management major and Health Studies Certificate program also allow the transcript notation program to meet their requirements. 

Other alternatives/exceptions 

Independent study: Some majors allow students to complete an independent study in conjunction with an internship experience.  Students receive credit and a grade for the academic component of the independent study.  In this case, students register using the Special Course Options form from the Registrar’s Office.  Tuition fees will apply. 

International internships: Some study abroad programs integrate internships with an Intercultural Seminar or independent study, while others allow for the transcript notation program.  If participating in a study abroad program (including The Washington Center or Baruch Program), check with a Global Ed coordinator about internship options.   

Environmental Studies/Science majors: ES majors have an option to complete a one-credit internship as part of a departmental graduation requirement.  The academic department manages this process.  Tuition fees will apply. 

All other students should be encouraged to register for the transcript notation program through the Career Center (see above).   

Students should watch the weekly internship listserv and the Career Center Website for deadline dates. (All first years, sophomores, juniors and seniors receive the email listserv unless they choose to be removed from the list.)     

Career Center staff is available to answer questions about internships.  

Please call 717-245-1740 or email career@dickinson.edu.