Internship requirements

Students must:

  • Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0
  • Complete prerequisites of COM 1000 and 2000; COM 2200 is recommended
  • Work at least 80 hours per enrolled credit hour (one or two credit hours is allowed)
  • Work at least four weeks; more time is highly encouraged
  • Engage in a new experience (students cannot repeat an internship for additional credit)
  • Register for and complete the COM 3985 internship course concurrently with the internship experience
    • Elon University does not provide retroactive internship credit

In the internship experience:

  • Internship projects should relate to communications disciplines (Cinema & Television Arts, Communication Design, Journalism, Media Analytics, Strategic Communications)
  • The supervisor must be a professional with expertise in the discipline at an established organization (not a family member, friend or current student)
  • Work can be on-site, remote or hybrid (interns cannot work in a private residence)

Internship registration process

If you plan to complete an internship for academic credit during summer 2025, follow the steps below:

  1. You are required to attend one of the following Internship Information Sessions prior to registering your internship for academic credit. Amber Moser, internship director, will give an overview of the internship requirement, registration process, and coursework associated with COM 3985. Internship Information Sessions will be held in McEwen 013, 4:30-5:30 p.m., on the following dates:
    Wednesday, March 12
    Thursday, April 3
    Wednesday, April 16
    Thursday, May 1

    ** If you are abroad during the spring 2025 semester and unable to attend an in-person session, email Amber Moser (amoser2@elon.edu) for access to the Summer 2025 Elon Comm Internship Information Session. **

2. Once an internship offer is secured, log into your account on the Elon Job Network to complete the registration process.

  • Click “Internship Registration” and “Add New.”
  • Complete all required fields and submit your form.
  • You will receive a confirmation email once your internship has been approved by the internship director & your internship supervisor and your registration has been processed through OnTrack.

** The Bursar’s Office will bill you if: (a) this is a summer course, (b) you exceed the maximum credit hours during fall/spring term (18 credits) or winter term (4 credits), or (c) you are a part-time student.

Internship registration dates

Summer I:
Registration opens: Monday, April 7
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 28

Summer II:
Registration opens: Monday, April 7
Registration deadline: Monday, June 30

Details and deadlines vary for the Elon’s Los Angeles, New York and Charlotte programs, so please reach out directly to Amber Moser (amoser2@elon.edu) with any questions.

Resources

Need assistance searching for an internship?

If you want help finding an internship, make an appointment with a career adviser or the internship director through the Elon Job Network.