Internships Defined

A Dickinson internship is “a closely monitored applied experience in a professional setting, with definite learning objectives incorporating reflection on and integration of theories and concepts with practice.”
-Adopted by the Faculty in May, 2007

Dickinson provides official recognition for students’ internships through an Internship Transcript Notation.  Requirements for the transcript notation include reflection on experiences throughout the internship, an evaluation of students’ learning, and students’ evaluation of their own experience.  These requirements are administered by the Career Center.  

Additional information about transcript notations can be found on the following pages:

Transcript Notation Benefits and Criteria

Internship Policies

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources for students seeking internships:

To assist students in registering for an Internship Transcript Notation:
Click here to go to Banner. Once students log in to Gateway, they can access the internship registration form by clicking on the “Student Forms” tab. The internship registration form will be listed as one of the available forms on the left-hand menu. Students should only go to this page if:

1) they have already secured an internship, and
2) they have read the internship policies

Credit for internships: In some cases, students may be required to receive credit for internships for their major. Additionally, there may be times that the internship site may require credit.  Students in these situations should register for an independent study. Finally, some study abroad programs allow internship credit. This will be handled through Global Ed. Students studying at The Washington Center will also be able to get internship credit.

Questions can be directed to Rachel Weaver, Internship Coordinator, in the Career Center at weaverr@dickinson.edu or 717-245-1740.