GETTING STARTED

1. Begin assembling the essential articles.
• resumes, cover letters and transcripts if required
• appropriate formal business attire
• and possibly a web portfolio (or e-portfolio).
• The PSU WS Career Services office can answer many of your questions.
  
  
2. Seek out an internship with an organization or company(LOOK HERE!). This company or organization can potentially be located anywhere you feel you can support yourself.
   
   
3. Complete IST INTERNSHIP REQUEST FOR APPROVAL.

AFTER THE INTERNSHIP IS APPROVED BY IST.....

1. Register for 295B (2YR degree) or 495 (4YR degree)
   using the appropriate DROP/ADD form from the admissions office.
   
   
2. Complete this ONLINE INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE FORM.
   Note: This is a mandatory form that must be completed in order to recieve a grade for the internship.
   
   
3. Download, Complete and Submit ALL the following forms at the proper intervals:
   
   

   Student Forms Financial Aid Letter Paper and Presentation Guidelines Midpoint Student Internship Eval (webpage) Final Student Internship Assessment (NOTE: requires signature) .

   
   
   
4. Review the requirements for the Internship Paper and Guidelines
   
5. Once your internship it is recommended you keep a logbook that will track your activities while performing your internship. This will be a great value when it comes time to write your internship paper.
   
   
6. Midway through the internship have your mentor complete Online Employer Midpoint Evaluation. You will also complete the Online Student Midpoint Evaluation.

COMPLETING YOUR INTERNSHIP...

1. Upon completion of the Internship you will complete the IST Student Internship Assessment Form and submit it to the IST Coordinator along with the Employer Final Evaluation completed by the mentor (employer). This WILL BE SIGNED by your EMPLOYER (or Mentor).
   
   
2. Submit your Intership Paper for review by the IST Internship Coordinator and select a date to give your Internship Presentation. You must make arrangements with an IST Instructor to give it during an IST class. This is the student's responsibility to make these arrangements.
   
   
3. Final grade of your internship will be submitted once you have completed:
   • Midpoint Evals
   • Signed Final Evals
   • Internship Paper (after being reviewing by IST Internship Coordinator)
   • Internship Presentaion