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Internships not only help you to discover your major field of interest, but also clarify the specific job in which you would like to be employed. Internships also offer employers a preview of prospective candidates for employment. Enthusiasm and dedication in your internship not only enhances your academic progress, but also could affect your job search after graduation.

Companies which sponsor interns view them as important contributors to their missions. As an intern, you will be assigned daily responsibilities and long-term projects, and will attend managerial and professional meetings. Current Augustana students may view the complete assignments for an internship. During your orientation you will be given an introduction to the firm and informed of your responsibilities. Likewise, you should feel free to discuss the hopes and expectations that you have of your internship.

In the eight-credit departmental internship, you must work full-time, generally from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To obtain academic credit, you must work at least 320 hours for the sponsoring company. Each intern is formally evaluated by an on-site supervisor.

Some internships not only help students to discover their major field of interest, but also clarify the specific job in which they would like to be employed. Internships also offer employers a preview of prospective candidates for employment. Enthusiasm and dedication in your internship not only enhances your academic progress, but also could affect your job search after graduation.

Financial Information

Financial assistance does not change during an internship in fall, winter, and spring terms. During the summer term, Augustana does not offer financial assistance except for student loans. Contact the Office of Financial Assistance for further details.

Tuition is charged according to the number of credit hours earned. A summer internship in 2008 cost $650 per credit hour - the same cost per credit hour as on-campus summer courses. You may receive a discount for early summer registration.

Each internship site varies on compensation paid to the intern. Most sponsors pay a stipend or an hourly wage, while some provide free housing or meals. Other benefits include company clothing and transportation passes. The Augustana Business Internship Office continues to pursue grant funding to provide financial compensation to all interns.

Some of the best internships do not pay a salary, but provide work experience and insight which is invaluable. In the long run, a sound internship experience is very valuable to any student.