Macaulay Honors College defines an internship as a carefully monitored, substantive preview of a career or profession with clear learning goals. To reach these learning goals, an internship encompasses:

• Defined expectations
• Orientation and training
• Supervision and mentoring
• Evaluation of the experiences by both University Scholar and Supervisor
• Real work. While all entry-level positions involve clerical work, your daily tasks in an internship should be substantive, with less than 35% clerical work.

Fall/Spring Semester internships: 10-12 weeks during academic year, 10-20 hours a week Summer internships: Part-time, 6-10 weeks, 15-30 hours a week; Full-time, 6-8 weeks, 31+ hours per week

In order to fulfill Macaulay Honors College internship requirements, you must take the following steps:

• Pursue internship opportunities that advance your academic and professional goals and meet the Macaulay Honors College definition of an internship above.
• Announce your internship on the Macaulay Honors College website and discuss the position with your Advisor. We strongly encourage all students to report all internship and research experiences, even after meeting the Macaulay Honors College requirements. A link for announcing your internship is found in the Resources section at right.
• Submit an online Internship Evaluation Form and ensure that your supervisor completes a Supervisor Evaluation Form. Find links for both forms in the Reources section at right.

Reach out to the Internship Coordinator or your Advisor during the internship if you have any concerns about the position or need assistance.

To explore career options further and to enhance your résumé or portfolio, we highly recommend that you complete more than one internship during your tenure at Macaulay. Click here to download a pdf of a suggested timeline during your time at Macaulay.

Internships can be found through a number of resources, both at Macaulay Honors College and your home campus.

• Academic departments and professors often organize internships specifically for students on their campus or may have connections with leading companies, organizations, and research centers.
• Career Services offices on each campus have many internship listings on the web or listed in a portfolio in the office.
• Throughout the academic year, Macaulay Honors College will advertise internship opportunities specifically for University Scholars on the Macaulay website and through Internship Fairs. Frequently check the internship listings for new positions.
• Macaulay Honors College and its affiliated student professional clubs also organize visits to major companies so you can learn more about various careers and existing internship programs and requirements.
• Reach out directly to organizations and companies you are interested in through their Human Resources and/or volunteer pages.
• Reach out to the Internship Coordinator or your Advisor with any questions or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for. See the contacts link at right.

Some internships may not provide financial compensation but nonetheless offer significant learning experiences. The Opportunities Fund can be used to cover the cost of an experience that meets the Macaulay Honors College definition of an internship but is unpaid and for which you do not receive academic credit. Additionally, the Opportunities Fund can be used to finance travel expenses associated with internships outside New York City. Speak to your Advisor before applying.

Click here for more information on the Opportunities Fund.

Click the links to the right under resources for information about current opportunities, both those that are maintained by Macaulay and others.

Questions? Contact Ofronama Biu, Internship Coordinator, Macaulay Honors College, at 212-729-2947 or Ofronama.biu@mhc.cuny.edu