The Minerva Center’s Experiential Education team partners with small businesses and local organizations to create work-based learning experiences for UAlbany students.

These applied learning experiences help you prepare for future academic and career successes by creating opportunities to develop field-specific skills, career competencies, and a professional network.

 

Program Information

 Program Eligibility

You are eligible to apply if you:

• Are an undergraduate student at UAlbany

• Will have sophomore standing by the semester you participate.

• Have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

• Are 18 years or older and legally able to intern in the United States.

• For summer internships, can work from late May to mid‑August.

• Have taken no more than 6 credits of UUNI 288 before this program.

Questions? Contact the Minerva Center for High-Impact Practices at minervacenter@albany.edu. 

Program Steps

 

1. Prepare: Develop a plan
Clarify your career goals and explore internship options related to your major. Use Career Center services—including Career Fairs, advising sessions, and UCAN—to identify opportunities and connect with UAlbany alumni.

2. Express Interest -- Submit the Statement of Intent
In this form, you will complete the Statement of Intent to participate in a for-credit internship experience. Upload a current resume and a 1-page description of how an internship can contribute to your personal, academic, and professional goals.

3. Complete the Internship Orientation Course
If accepted, you’ll complete an online course that covers résumé building, interviewing, and professional communication. This is required before applying to internship partners.

4. Apply to Internship Opportunities
After finishing the prep course, you’ll gain access to the SPEED Internship Application Portal. You can browse placements, apply to positions, and interview with employers.

5. Interview With Internship Partners
Employers will contact you directly—usually via Zoom or phone—to schedule interviews. Have your weekly availability ready.

6. Report and Register

Once you are offered a position and have agreed to work with an internship partner, report your position to the Minerva Center to get a permission number to register for UNNI 288.

7. Enroll in UUNI 288 (The Minerva Center's Applied Learning Course)
Once you secure a placement, you will work with the Minerva Center to enroll in UUNI 288, earning 1–6 academic credits (1 credit for every 50 hours worked during the term).

Program Policies

Students in for‑credit internships must uphold strong professional standards at all times. This includes being punctual, communicating appropriately, respecting colleagues, and following all workplace policies.

Failure to comply by these professional rules may lead to the termination of your internship. This may result in:

- Failing UUNI 288
- Removal from the internship program
- Loss of eligibility for future Minerva Center internships

Financial Information
Tuition and fee details are available on the UAlbany website.
Housing information is available on the Residential Life website.
Summer internships require paying tuition per credit hour, since you must enroll in UUNI 288.
Speak with Student Financial Services before enrolling in a summer for‑credit internship to understand costs.

Course Registration Requirement
All students must enroll in UUNI 288 during the same term as their internship.

UUNI 288 is an asynchronous Applied Learning course on Brightspace.
Registering for UUNI 288 will automatically generate tuition and fee charges

 

Support during the Program

The Minerva Center for High-Impact Practices is available as a resource to participants throughout the duration of the program. If you have any difficulties during your internship, please contact our office immediately at minervacenter@albany.edu or (518) 442-3976.

For International Students

International students must secure practical training authorization from the International Student and Scholar Services Office prior to beginning any internship. Contact International Student and Scholar Services to confirm your eligibility and understand your legal responsibilities.