Employers

Employers should reach out to UM Internship Experience staff for more information on offering an internship to students accepted into a competitive preparation cohort with UM support.

Non-academic credit internships
Employers offering non-academic credit internships for University of Mississippi students should visit our Career Center for general information and NACE Professional Standards.

If you would like to post the internship on our online platform, you should create a Handshake profile to make your internship available for UM students to view and apply. A new profile could take up to 48 hours for approval, but any questions about Handshake can be directed to the UM Career Center.

Academic-credit internships
Employers offering academic-credit internships should contact the academic department in your organization’s field of recruiting interest.

How can I host an Ole Miss intern?

  • Develop a set of tasks or skills you want the student to learn by completing the internship. Students should be participating in substantive tasks comparable to entry-level employment.
  • Decide if you are offering academic or non-academic credit for your internship.
  • Contact leaders in your industry and higher education to compare best practices for successful internship programs. Professional organizations that may be helpful as you develop internship opportunities include:

How do I start a new internship program within my organization?

Michael True, president of the InternQube, provides helpful suggestions for starting new internship programs.
Starting and Maintaining a Quality Internship Program by Michael True,
President of InternQube

Contact a member of the Internship Coordinators Network Steering Committee for more information about connecting with UM academic departments or our Career Center for assistance.

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