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Welcome to the Office of Internships and Experiential Education (OIEE). It is our mission to foster academic experiential learning opportunities for students. Our personal approach and one-on-one advising offered by our professional staff ensures that each student has a rich learning experience with powerful results.

URI Internship Program

In order to participate in the program you must meet the following requirements

Academic Requirements
  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Minimum 60 credits prior to internship start date
  • 300+ level free elective credits available (meet with academic advisor to determine)
  • Good academic and social standing.

General Information

  • Internships are offered in the fall, spring and summer
  • Internships are available in virtually every field
  • Students may intern anywhere in the U.S.
  • Students can choose an internship from the RhodyNet database.
  • Students can also create their own internship with the department’s guidance.
  • Over 600 placement sites are available on RhodyNet

Credits & Hours
The internship program consists of two components: the 6-12 credit field experience and the required 3-credit internship seminar. Grading: students receive a satisfactory or unsatisfactory grade for the field experience and a letter grade for the seminar.

Each student participating in an internship completes approximately 35 hours per credit.


Semester

Fall

Spring

Summer

13 Weeks

13 Weeks

10 Weeks

Credits

6

208 hrs total
(16 hrs/wk)

208 hrs total
(16 hrs/wk)

200 hrs total
(20 hrs/wk)

9

312 hrs total
(24 hrs/wk)

312 hrs total
(24 hrs/wk)

300 hrs total
(30 hrs/wk)

12

416 hrs total
(32 hrs/wk)

416 hrs total
(32 hrs/wk)

400 hrs total
(40 hrs/wk)

Additional OIEE Programs

In addition to the URI internship program, students may choose to intern in our Washington Center Program.

URI Internship Program Benefits

  • Allows students to earn between 6-15 elective credits
  • Enables students to put academic theory into real-world practice
  • Provides students with a supportive environment to explore career opportunities and to test career goals
  • Enhances students' professional skills and abilities
  • Develops students' self-reliance, self-esteem, and responsibility
  • Facilitates networking professional contacts and references
  • Gives students increased marketability and a competitive edge for employment after graduation and for graduate studies

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For more information:
Office of Internships & Experiential Education

Email: intern@etal.uri.edu
Phone: 401-874-2160
Fax: 401-874-4320