Sophomore Internship Program (SHIP)
Launch Your Career – Join The SHIP!
The Sophomore Internship Program (SHIP) is a credit-bearing internship program for academically high-achieving UB sophomores administered by Career Services. SHIP provides students with an opportunity to gain real world leadership experience in a not-for-profit (501c3) agency in the Western New York area. Internships may be available during the fall/spring/summer semesters. Interns are granted 3 academic credits for successful completion of the program. Questions regarding this course fulfilling your particular university requirements, should be directed towards your academic advisor.
SHIP Placements/Organizations
- Western New York not-for-profit (501c3) agencies
- Approved by UB Career Services
- Intern experience includes:
- Hands-on work experience
- A leadership opportunity with the agency leadership team
- On-going contact with agency executives
- Exposure to the Board of Directors
Student Eligibility
- Full-time UB sophomore with 30 credit hours completed (prior to semester of internship placement). International students see below.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Student must be registered for the internship course during the semester they are conducting the internship. (Summer school tuition must be paid for a summer internship.)
Application Process
- Search/review Sophomore Internship Program internships through the BullsEye system (login at top)
- Follow application instructions stated in posting
- Submit these items to Career Services
- Application Form: PDF (17KB) | Word (33KB)
- HUB Academic Advisement Report to demonstrate satisfactory academic status (sophomore status with a GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- Link to InterviewStream interview answers
- In order to utilize InterviewStream, you have to first log into BullsEye. You will need a webcam.
- Once you are in BullsEye, click on the "InterviewStream" (on the left-hand side of the page). It will then redirect you to the InterviewStream website.
- Under "User Dashboard," click on "Conduct Interview."
- You will then see a "Select Interview" page. Keep clicking the "next" arrow until you get to the "Sophomore Internship Program." Click on "choose this interview."
- The system will then prompt you to start the interview with further step-by-step directions. There are 7 questions total. Once you finish the interview, your responses will be emailed to the Sophomore Internship Program coordinator, Bob Orrange. You will receive an emailed copy of your responses as well.
- Student meets with SHIP coordinator in Career Services prior to starting internship
- NOTE: Student must be chosen for internship/placement by agency. Career Services cannot guarantee a placement
- Application deadline is the first day of classes each semester!
Course/Program Requirements
- Review the syllabus: PDF (35KB) | Word (46KB)
- Complete course/program contract: PDF (235KB) | Word (38KB)
- Pre-course assessment: PDF (174KB) | Word (36KB)
- Maintaining a Journal
- Mid Semester Progress Report
- Full/complete participation in internship placement (minimum of 120 hours of internship work)
- Final Paper
- Post-course assessment/Self Evaluation/Program Evaluation: PDF (174KB) | Word (36KB)
- After the satisfactory completion of the first semester of the internship, students may be eligible to continue with the organization for an additional semester (for an additional 3 credits)
Additional Info for International Students
International students must ensure that the internship is first approved for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). This process starts with approval from the student's academic advisor. The internship must be deemed, by their advisor, to be "integral to the established curriculum" of the student's degree program and major. The advisor must indicate "pre-approval" of this information, in writing, to the International Student and Scholar Services office (ISSS) in 210 Talbert Hall utilizing the first page of this specific, yellow colored, Curricular Practical Training Recommendation form (PDF (22KB)). Upon agreement by the ISSS office (and after securing the internship) the second page of the form must then be completed by Career Services. The completed two-page form must then be submitted to the International Student and Scholar Services office (210 Talbert Hall) at least 5-7 business days prior to the start of the internship.
