note: internships must be officially registered before you begin working.
Find Your Internship
Review these resources if you need help finding an internship that aligns with your professional goals.
Read Internship Eligibility and F.A.Q.s
Read these helpful tips for more information about receiving school credit for an internship experience at MICA. F-1 international students - review Internships for International Students.
Complete the Mandatory Internship Orientation
Required for any student seeking credit for an internship. Plan to complete the Internship Orientation at least two weeks before the internship begins to give yourself enough time to submit the contract and have it approved. The Orientation will give you access to the digital Learning Contract.
Complete the Learning Contract through www.MICAnetwork.com
The Learning Contract is the agreement between you, the internship site, and MICA outlines the terms of your internship. The contract documents when the internship begins and ends, your job responsibilities, and your goals of the experience. It is a digital form submitted online through www.MICAnetwork.com prior to the start of the internship. Learning Contracts should be submitted only after you have been offered the internship.
Approval of Internship
The Learning Contract is reviewed by multiple parties to ensure the internship is a legitimate, intentional, learning experience that adheres to MICA’s standards and guidelines. The Learning Contract must be approved by you, your Internship Supervisor, Department Chairperson or Program Director and the Career Development office prior to your start date. All parties reserve the right to deny a contract if they do not feel it is an appropriate experience.
You may not begin working until you receive confirmation from the Career Development office that your internship has been approved by all parties. The automated approval process is managed through MICAnetwork, where each approver reviews the Learning Contract and submits their approval electronically. The approval can be very quick but typically takes about a week to process.
Register Your Credits
Know the Add Deadline of the semester you want the credit applied to. Review MICA’s academic calendar for semester deadline dates. Career Development will register you for your internship credits on the semester you've indicated on your Learning Contract. Review your class schedule. Be sure to leave enough room in your schedule to accommodate your three internship credits.
You May Now Begin Working
Once you receive confirmation from Career Development that your internship has been approved, you are free to begin working! Should you have any questions along the way do not hesitate to contact Career Development at 410-225-2420 or careerdevelopment@mica.edu.