Part 2 of Spring 2026 NYS Legislative Internship Application: Degree Progress

Form Instructions

This form is required when applying to either the Senate or Assembly internship programs for Spring 2026. You must complete this form once; if you are applying to both programs, you do not need to complete it a second time.

This form is important because it will allow the Minerva Center to work with your Advisor/s to determine the credits in this internship that might count toward your major, as well as to confirm that you would be able to make progress to your degree during this internship.

Important Information for your Academic Plan

Students in the NYS Legislative Internship programs enroll in 15 credits in either

U UNI 391: Senate

U UNI 392: Assembly

These courses are graded S/U at the completion of the program, based upon feedback and graded assignments in the program.

By default, these course credits count as General Electives. However, many majors will consider the NYS legislative internship programs for credit toward the major, depending upon the major and your prior courses. To determine how many credits you can receive toward your major, your advisor needs to review your degree audit and understand your plans.

If you are accepted to one of the programs, you must then meet with your advisor quickly to discuss your plans and your course audit. Given the tight timeline, it is better to do this in advance during the general course planning period for Spring term.

Additionally, some financial aid programs have requirements that can affect your course plans. We encourage you to discuss your potential internship with Student Financial Services to determine whether you have any particular responsibilities in order to remain in good standing with your financial aid program.

To which programs are you planning to apply?*

NYS Legislative Assembly Session InternshipNYS Senate Session AssistantshipBoth

Have you already submitted this form for the Spring 2026 applications?*

Yes, I completed it already for the other application.No, this is my first time submitting my advisor's information.I'm not sure.

Thank you! You only need to submit this form once, so you may close this window.

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Your Preferred First Name*

What do you like to be called?

Your UAlbany Email*

example@albany.edu

Your Student ID#*

Degree Progress*

I confirm that I am able to enroll in the required 15 credits for the NYS Legislative Internship program in Spring term.

Current Term Courses*

	Course ID (i.e., RPOS 335)	Course Title (i.e., The American Supreme Court)	Number of Credits (i.e., 3)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Your Advisor's Name*

First NameLast Name

Advisor's Email*

example@albany.edu

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to discuss my possible credit distributions for Spring term with my advisor and to make sure that I can complete my graduation degree requirements.*

Yes, I acknowledge that my course plan and degree requirements are my responsibility. I have a plan to discuss this program with my advisor.

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to discuss any possible implications of this internship for my financial aid with Student Financial Services.*

Yes, I acknowledge that my financial situation is my responsibility. I will discuss my plans with Financial Services and anyone else who helps me manage my college finances.

Next Steps

After you complete the Advisor's Contact Information Form, there is a final, third form to complete for both the Senate and Assembly program applications:

3) Application Materials Form

After submitting the Reference Request form, you will receive an email with a unique link to the form where you can submit all of the remaining required application materials. SAVE THE EMAIL, as it is the only way for you to access your form. If you do not receive the link in email, contact minervacenter@albany.edu for assistance.

The Application Materials are due by October 15 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Spring 2026 New York State Legislative Internship Applications: Degree Progress and Advisor's Contact Information, Part 2 of 3

Form Instructions

Important Information for your Academic Plan

Next Steps

3) Application Materials Form