Businesses and organizations wanting to host internships can take advantage of BYU-Idaho's year-round, three-track semesters: Fall, Winter, Spring, and a shortened Summer Session. Each student is admitted to a track consisting of two semesters: Fall/Winter, Winter/Spring, or Spring/Fall.
The three-track system allows students one open semester each year. Students are encouraged to serve their internship during their "off-track".
Because of the three-track system, businesses can recruit students for an internship during any semester of the year.
For any questions, contact the Internship and Career Services Office at internships@byui.edu.
Guidelines for hosting an internship:
- All internships must be directly related to a student’s major.
- Students should receive valuable instruction and guidance from a qualified mentor or supervisor.
- Shadowing is not typically approved unless it is coupled with other hands-on experiences.
- Internships must be registered on I-Plan.
- A Master Agreement (a document outlining the responsibilities of the university and employer) must be accepted and on file with the BYU-Idaho Internship Office. This is to ensure that the student is covered by the university's liability policy.
- An internship should last between 7 and 13 weeks.
- Students must work a minimum of 10 hours per week, however, many departments require more than 10.
- Students will be required to complete academic coursework during their internship.
- Students and employers will need to complete a post-internship evaluation. Evaluation responses are shared only with the student's Internship Coordinator.
- If there are any changes or deviations from the job description the student submitted as part of their internship application, these changes must be reviewed and approved by the student’s Faculty Internship Coordinator prior to implementation.
Any questions should be directed to the Internship Office 208-496-9801.