Internship opportunities are important to the student as they begin to prepare for the start of their professional careers. We very much appreciate the participation of sponsors. It should be understood that this is a serious commitment for the student, in terms of tuition and as a demanding component of their semester's curriculum. Supervision from week to week is the key to a successful internship, as is the timely submission of evaluations, which are essential to the graduating process.
To offer an internship to Department of Drama students, please visit the How to Place/Update Your Internship Listing link under the Related Links section of this page. There you will be able to register as a sponsor, enter a new internship, and update an existing internship.
Schedules
Typical commitments include Fall (the first week of September to the first week of December) and Spring (late January to early May) semesters. Each semester is 14 weeks. Internships are also possible during the summer session (mid May to June - 6 weeks) however students may not always be available.
Time Frame / Position Selection
Students will begin looking for internships during the semester preceding the one in which internship placement is desired. Students choose from a listing of competing sponsors; therefore the more attractive the learning opportunity, the greater the likelihood of obtaining a strong candidate.
Registration
Please click on the Internship Contact Form under the Related Links section of this page for an internship contract and a detailed description of the internship process. Email the Internship coordinator, Lee Gundersheimer, for a username and password for the sponsor section of the website, and to receive answers to any questions or concerns.
Sponsor's Role
The Sponsor's Evaluation is essential since it is the means by which credit is awarded to the student. This evaluation is available online under the Related Links section of this page by clicking "Internship Handouts and Forms." Sponsors are expected to complete final evaluations of the student's performance. Without these evaluations, a student's academic standing or even their candidacy for graduation may be compromised. Please make every effort to submit the evaluation forms before the end of the semester.
