Internships

Students often discover a passion or enhance their preparation for a particular field through internships.  Many students get credit for internships through their majors and others earn elective credit through CCAS 2154. For more information on internship coursework within academic departments, please click here. 

CCAS 2154 is offered for academic credit (1-3 credits) during the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Students may also register for CCAS 2154 during the summer for zero credit hours. Additional information about both options are available below.

• Internship for Academic Credit (1-3 credit hours) during Fall, Spring, or Summer
• Internship for Zero Credit Hours – Only available during the Summer

Important Information for CCAS 2154 Internship Credit, 

Fall 2020

We recognize that students will engage with the broader DC community as part of their college experience, even during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In response to COVID-19, many organizations (including GW) are changing their operations to prioritize safety. 

GW has developed these student guidelines for internships (paid/unpaid, for credit/non-credit) to assist all students as they consider opportunities during the 2020-21 academic year. These guidelines prioritize safety while still accomplishing learning objectives and professional development goals. 

1. When possible, work remotely.  Students should discuss with their supervisor if a position can be completed remotely for the entire placement period.  Career Services has articles to help students find and make the most of remote positions (PDF). 

2. If a position is in-person, or has the potential to shift from remote to in-person, students should understand if, when, and how in-person responsibilities are fulfilled.  Students should ask their supervisor relevant safety questions before a placement begins, such as: 

a. What are the employer’s safety protocols in response to COVID-19?  Are these protocols similar to those utilized on GW’s campus?  Do these protocols follow updated recommendations from the state/local governments? 

b. How does the employer expect students to protect themselves and others?  What equipment, if any, will the employer provide?  Are students expected to provide their own equipment? 

c. If the student becomes ill, or comes into contact with someone who is ill, what are the employer’s expectations for continued service?

Students who do not feel safe or comfortable with an employer’s responses, or students who feel unsafe at a particular site at any time, should immediately contact their on-site supervisor or the employer’s HR Department. In addition, students should immediately contact their most directly-related GW contact to find a solution.  If a student is pursuing the internship for CCAS 2154 credit, they can email [email protected] and their faculty advisor for assistance. 

3. Stay abreast of GW Campus Advisories for timely updates and comprehensive safety information as well as federal resources such as the CDC COVID-19 website, OSHA COVID-19 guidance (PDF) , and EEOC COVID-19 resources.

Guidelines for employers for remote internships

Information for Faculty and Internship Supervisors

Please utilize the Internship Evaluation Paperwork for Faculty & Supervisors webpage to obtain the required evaluations. Each semester has unique evaluation documents.

Questions

Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page and any additional questions to: [email protected]

Internships