Internships

An asynchronous internship class is taken simultaneously to an approved internship experience in order to earn all types of internship class credit and/or internship Experiential Learning Requirement units. You may be required to register an internship class for academic credit to satisfy your major(s) graduation requirements. For majors that do not require an internship class, you may choose to complete the Internship ELR only class while working in an approved internship experience to meet ELR graduation requirements (scroll to bottom of page). Please carefully read the following instructions:

  • Elon College, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) must contact Nancy Carpenter to ensure credit. Read more about CAS Internships. Students must register their internship through EJN to earn academic credit.

Registration Schedule for College of Arts and Sciences Internship Classes 

Spring 2025
Registration deadline for Spring: Monday, March 26

Summer I & Summer II 2025 
Registration opens: Monday, April 7
Registration deadline for Summer I: Wednesday, May 28
Registration deadline for Summer II:  Wednesday, June 25

NOTE: Students must register an internship for credit at the same time they are actively working in the internship.  No retroactive credit will be awarded.  Scheduled CAS Information Sessions are listed below.

Third Thursdays

Drop by the Student Professional Development Center located in Moseley 140 on the third Thursday of the month for a 15-minute appointment to ask any questions you have about internships. Internship drop-in hours are from 8:30am-4:00pm.

Thursday, April 24th

College of Arts and Sciences Internship Class and ELR Mentored Internship Class Information Sessions

Virtual presentation dates and times include the following:

  • Wednesday, April 9-4:00pm
  • Thursday, April 10-11:00am
  • Friday, April 11-3:00pm

If you are interested in attending one of the virtual sessions, “RSVP” through the Elon Job Network by 4:00pm the day before the session and receive the link for these meetings.   Search for “College of Arts and Sciences Internship Information  Sessions” under Events.  Access the session you will be attending.  Click on “Attend” and you will receive a link to the session.

 

    ELR Mentored Internship Class

    Internships being completed for ELR units soley must be pre-approved prior to registering for the ELR Class.  The asynchronous class is instructed by the CAS Director of Internships at the same time the internship experience is taking place.  Students are required to meet with Nancy Carpenter prior to registering on the Elon Job Network for the ELR internship class.  This meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the internship course content and the secured internship experience.  Make an appointment through the Elon Job Network or call 336-278-6538 to request the appointment be scheduled for you.

    The corresponding course focuses on personal and professional development.  An ELR Workbook is utilized for this experience to guide learning and accomplishment of learning objectives. This is a non-credit-bearing class that requires at least 40 hours of internship work for every 1 unit earned. To provide interns with a strong workplace experience, in-person internships are preferred. Hybrid and remote experiences will be considered on a case-by-case basis requiring verification that the organization has structures, systems, and policies that support and accommodate a remote full-time staff member.   This ensures that the intern is supported by an established system for hybrid/remote work.

     

    Spring 2025
    Registration deadline for Winter: Monday, January 6
    Registration deadline for Spring: Wednesday, March 26

    Summer I & Summer II 2025
    Registration opens: Monday, April 7
    Registration deadline for Summer I: Wednesday, May 28
    Registration deadline for Summer II:  Wednesday, June 25

     

    NOTE: Students must register for and be taking the internship class at the same time they are actively working in the internship.  No retroactive credit will be awarded. For more information about all FIVE ELR experiences click here.

    Registering Your Internship for ELR Credit

    Cooperative Education Internships

    Co-op is designed for students who want to explore career options, and for students who have already completed a required internship in their respective majors/minors. For more information about the co-op program, contact CAS Director of Internships, Nancy Carpenter.

    Learn More about the Co-op Education Work Experience program