Do you have an internship that aligns with your major and would like to see if it can meet your EL requirement?
The EL Internship Program is an approved EL non-credit activity that when successfully completed enables students to meet their Experiential Learning graduation requirement. Internships empower students to explore their career interests, develop a work history, demonstrate a marketable skill set, and build a professional network where they acquire valuable references. The EL Internship Program provides a framework so students can recognize the critical skills and competencies they are gaining during their work experience. Approved internships provide students with practical and applied opportunities that enable them to gain valuable hands-on experience, connect their academic foundations to experiences beyond the classroom, and develop effective time management, communication, and creative problem solving skills.
The EL Internship Program requires an application process and once accepted to the program consists of six modules on eLC. The modules include assignments, videos, and critical reflections that enable the student to identify skills and competencies desired by employers, while reflecting on those skills throughout the internship experience. In addition to the modules on eLC, the intern will receive regular feedback and have an exit interview with their site supervisor.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Secure an internship that aligns with your major.
- Internships with for profit companies must be paid.
- International internships do not qualify for this program.
- Must be in good academic standing.
- Work at least 45 hours over a minimum of 6 weeks.
Some majors will complete their EL graduation requirement within their standard curriculum and are therefore ineligible to participate in the EL Internship Program. Please check with your academic advisor to confirm whether your program of study already has Experiential Learning included in your major requirements.
Summer 2026 EL Internship Program capacity is limited to 30 students. While we are currently accepting Summer 2026 ELIP applications until April 1, 2026, we reserve the right to close the application early if we reach capacity before the deadline.
Steps for Enrollment in the EL Internship Program:
- Submit your application.
- Schedule a phone call with the ELIP Program Manager.
- Introduce your internship supervisor to the ELIP Program Manager over email.
- Your internship supervisor must have a call with the ELIP Program Manager.
- Your internship employer must sign and complete a legal document for UGA by or before April 15, 2026.
- The ELIP Advisory Committee will review your application and employment materials to make the final determination on your ELIP enrollment. Enrollment notifications will be sent over email.
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