Kickstart Your Summer Internship

The UM Internship Experience (UMIE) is a year-long internship exploration program that prepares students in any major for their summer internships.

Beginning in the school year leading up to your internship, we meet you where you are – whether you’re new to résumé writing or already have a summer internship lined up – and will get you ready for the ultimate summer career placement.

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338

Participants since 2008

years established

$140k

in scholarships awarded

Enter your internship with confidence and a peer network

With the weekly guidance of our UMIE staff, join other Ole Miss students, and take part in a blend of embedded coursework with skill-building activities, professional coaching, and interactive experiences like networking events and guest speakers.

Program Highlights

Change the game with an internship exploration program

Through UMIE, gain everything you need to succeed, including:

Year-long individualized support
Résumé and cover letter editing
Employer and alumni connections
Professional skill building
Scholarships
1-3 hours of 300-level course credit

Student Success

“The relationships I took away from the Internship Experience will stay with me forever. I have kept in contact with everyone from my office, including my Congressman.”

Jarrius Adams

Public Policy and Political Science
Intern at Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
2018 in Washington, DC

“The Internship Experience provided me with a structure of support and encouragement as I ventured into unknown territory. I learned so much about the professional world.”

Amanda Hirschfeld

IMC (Business)
Intern at Wonderlust
2019 in New York, NY

“I learned the importance of networking and confidence from putting myself out there in a professional setting while interning in Atlanta. The program helped me improve my soft skills and oral communication skills.”

Diane Lim

Banking & Finance and Managerial Finance
Intern at Wealthwave
2019 in Atlanta, GA

“I definitely learned to hone my work ethic through this internship. Since I wasn’t physically in an office with my co-workers, I learned to set daily times to write, research, attend meetings, and other tasks.”

Delaney Brennan

IMC (Public Relations, Social Media)
Intern at Wonderlust
2020 remote placement

Build skills through three phases, each with weekly meetings and academic credit.

Join a UMIE cohort and receive guidance and benefits through pre-internship preparation. We’ll also support you throughout your summer internship and through your return to campus the following fall.

Apply to join the program in the phase that best suits your needs.

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How It Works

Phase 1

Phase 1: Enter at the start in October
Get to know your peers, perfect your professional profile, learn networking skills, and practice searching for internships. Most students enter UMIE in the fall to begin their internship search with the expert guidance of our staff. If you already have a summer internship, you can apply to enter in the spring.

Phase 2

Phase 2: From January-March
Apply for over 20 internships, learn from employers and previous interns, and gain active networking practice through live events.

Phase 3

Phase 3: From March-May
Polish off your prep by learning about budgeting skills and workplace dynamics, and gain access to scholarship funds, travel assistance, and alumni networks.

Intern

Intern: From May-August
Travel to your internship while making lasting professional connections and building your résumé. The program officially ends with you celebrating your successful summer achievements with a presentation on campus in September!

Scholarships & Support

Need help managing expenses while interning?

We offer scholarships and stipends ranging from $500-$2,000 to UMIE students. If your internship takes you to a new city, we’ll help you navigate travel, housing, and start building a local professional network.

Learn about scholarship awards & eligibility