Internships and Co-ops
DePaul’s University Internship and Co-op Program connects you with employers in
short-term and long-term internships. You can:
- Explore potential careers and industries
- Graduate with up to three years of professional work experience
- Apply classroom learning in internship settings
- Establish a network of professional contacts, mentors and references
- Fulfill your Experiential Learning Requirement
Getting Started with UIP or Co-op
University Internship Program (UIP)
- Attend the UIP Orientation
The UIP Orientation will help prepare you for your internship and give you a comprehensive
overview of the program and course requirements. You must attend the UIP Orientation
before enrolling in an UIP class. The Orientation is not required for UIP 350 students.
To register for Orientation:
- Login to DePaul.Experience
and click on “Calendar”. Select the “Calendar Search” option. Select “UIP Orientation”
as the Event Type in the drop-down menu.
- Click “Search.” View time and location details by date, and pre-register using the
“Sign-up” button.
- Complete the
UIP Internship Online Proposal Form
Once you have secured an internship, complete the UIP Online Proposal Form so the
UIP team can approve your internship and help you enroll in a course. Your current
job may qualify for UIP.
Co-op Internship Program
- Attend the Co-op Program Orientation
The Co-op Orientation will give you a comprehensive overview of the program and
eligibility requirements. Register for a Co-op Info Session through DePaul.Experience.
- Your current job may qualify for the Co-op Program
For more information, contact the Assistant Director of Co-op at 312.362.5220 or
CoOp@depaul.edu to discuss your participation
in the program.
What's the difference?
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UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Short-Term Internships
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CO-OP INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Long-Term Internships
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Length
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Requires a minimum of 10 hours of work experience per week and 100 hours of work
at an internship site during the quarter you participate in UIP.
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Interns work 20-25 hours a week for a minimum of 4 academic quarters (minimum of
2 quarters for Seniors).
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Year in School
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Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing.
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Sophomore, Junior or early Senior standing.
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Major
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Internships do not need to be related to your major.
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Co-op positions are related to your major and/or field of interest.
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Pay
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Positions can be paid or unpaid.
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All positions are paid.
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Academic Credit
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Earn over 20 academic credits by enrolling in multiple internship reflective courses.
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Earn over 20 academic credits by enrolling in multiple internship reflective courses.
Co-op participation is indicated on your academic transcripts every quarter you
are in a Co-op position.
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Internship Programs in Your Major
In addition to UIP and Co-op, every undergraduate college and school at DePaul offers
internships for academic credit through many of their departments. Many of these
internships are paid positions. For information about these internships, contact
your college office.
International Students
If you are an international student in F-1 or J-1 non-immigrant visa status,
do not begin your internship (paid or unpaid) without first obtaining the necessary
authorization to engage in off-campus employment from the International Student
Office (ISO). If you have any questions regarding employment authorization, contact
the International Student Office in DePaul Center 9300 or (312) 362-8376.