Prior to completing the application
Before applying to the Extern Program students need to read all externship descriptions. To review all externship opportunities you will need to log in to your Handshake account and select Jobs. On the Job page select the “ All filters”, scroll down and under the Labeled by Your School option enter Winter 2024 externship or Spring 2024 externship. The filtered results will include the externship descriptions and the Extern Program application for your exploration.
When completing the application you will be asked to indicate your housing and transportation arrangements for each location. Please have all logistics figured out prior to committing to the choices on your application. Actual arrangements should not be made until your assignment has been confirmed.
Extern Program Made Easy
Attendance at the Extern Program Made Easy workshop on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 for the winter extern program or Friday, January 19, 2023 for the Spring extern program will earn applicants a point on the rubric used for the application process.
Writing the Resume
Appointments are available with a Career Advisor to have a resume critiqued. Please make an appointment online through your Handshake account.
Writing the Essay
We recommended that you have a trusted friend, professor or the Writing Center review your essay responses.
- Why are you interested in doing an externship and what do you hope to gain from the experience?
- How do you plan to prepare for and make the most of your externship?