Campus internEXP (Campus Internship Experience) is an on-campus internship program for undergraduate students. Internships through this program are offered during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms.

SEE OPEN POSITIONS AND REGISTER FOR AN INFORMATION SESSION

Campus internEXP positions are open to undergraduate students of all majors and second semester Freshman through Seniors.
Internships may be held during the Fall, Spring and/or Summer term. Starting term and duration of experience is determined by hosting department.
Students enrolled in classes full-time can work 10-15 hours a week. Students enrolled in classes part-time can work up to 20 hours a week.
Student are only permitted to work in one internship through Campus internEXP per term.
All positions through Campus internEXP are required to be paid the current minimum wage in the State of Virginia ($12.41 per hour). .
Internships can be offered in-person, remote or hybrid at any of our Virginia Tech Campuses in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Please check individual postings for more information.

Thank you for your interest! This is an opportunity to apply to work in a paid internship for a Virginia Tech Department. If hired, you will develop professional skills through career-related projects. Your supervisor will be a full-time faculty member or staff member who will also serve as a mentor to you.

What academic levels qualify?
Undergraduate students, second semester Freshman through Seniors, are eligible to apply for an internship through Campus internEXP. Incoming transfer students qualify to apply prior to and begin during their first semester at Virginia Tech.

What are the qualifications to apply for specific internships? Who makes the hiring decision?
Each host office that hires interns will set its own qualifications, and that office will review student applications and make their own hiring decision. The supervisor for the internship will participate in required training on ethical and equitable recruitment, interviewing, and hiring processes prior to reviewing applications.

How do I see the opportunities and apply?
Once you have attended a required information session, you will be eligible to apply to the opportunities on Handshake.

Will this internship appear on my transcript?
Yes. CEP 3084 is a zero-credit course that will show on your transcript as either satisfactory or not satisfactory.

Applying to be an intern:

When do positions open for applications and what is the deadline to apply for an internship?
View dates and deadlines for prospective interns below.

If I am hired as an intern, are there other requirements?
Yes, you will be enrolled in CEP 3084, a zero-credit academic course, and you will set goals, develop career-ready skills, and reflect on your experience. This will be explained in the required information sessions for students. Also, if you are selected, you must attend a required orientation session for student interns before beginning your internship.

When are the required orientation sessions for students who are selected?
Students who are hired will be notified of the dates and times of the required orientation sessions.

For Spring 2026 Internships:

Required information session for students: See available sessions and register on Handshake
Internships posted to view: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

For Summer 2026 Internships:

Required infoformation session for students: See available sessions and register on Handshake
Internships posted to view: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

For Fall 2026 Internships:

Required information session for students: See available sessions and register on Handshake
Internships posted to view: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Campus internEXP Intern of the Month

February 2026:

Olivia Bovey
Health & Safety Promotion for Fraternity & Sorority Life

“Olivia co-presented ‘Advocates in Action: Students Leading Hazing Prevention’ with other student staff and our Associate Director at a conference representing more than 120 campuses and over 2,000 attendees. In preparation, she helped refine the session context, incorporated student-centered perspectives, and ensured our messaging reflected current strategies and campus realities.” – Chandler Crean

Previous Interns of the Month

Fall 2025

November: Bella Joerg | Digital Publishing Intern for Virginia Tech Publishing & Press

October: Machelle Rahimi | Cultural Events Intern for Cranwell International Center

September: Kiera Van Sanford | Communications Assistant: Digital and Social Media Intern for Student Affairs Communications

Fall 2024

September: Jasmine Palli | Student Intern, Virginia Tech Student Affairs Advancement

October: Meghan Walsh | S.A.F.E Program Coordinator, VT Autism Clinic & Center for Autism Research

November: Karla Loza | Cultural Events Intern, Cranwell International Center

Spring 2025

February: Madisyn Paris | Project Assistant for Educational Programming and Outreach Initiatives for Virginia Tech Women’s Center

March: Janae Neely | Digital Humanities Intern for Virginia Tech Publishing, University Libraries

April: Josie Saunders | Data Specialist for Virginia Tech Fraternity and Sorority Life

Fall 2023

September: Victoria Weber | Studios Technical Writer Intern, University Libraries

October: Josh Taibbi | Prototyping Studio Exhibitions Intern, University Libraries

November: Maria Leo | Experiential Programs Operations Intern, Career and Professional Development

Spring 2024

February: Claire Branscome | Outreach Events Intern, Autism Clinic & Center for Autism Research

March: Hannah Finnell | Career Outfitters Student Coordinator, Career and Professional Development

April: Elisabeth Wasserman | Student Coordinator, Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost

Campus internEXP Intern and Supervisor of the Year

Each year at Career and Professional Development’s Student Celebration, one student and one faculty or staff member are named Campus internEXP Intern and Supervisor of the year. Intern of the Year is granted to a Campus internEXP intern who has displayed outstanding drive and talent in their internship while Supervisor of the Year is granted to a Campus internEXP supervisor who displayed outstanding teaching, coaching and mentoring skills over the last year.

2024-2025 Intern of the Year

Erin Cummings

“Erin is the kind of intern who exceeds expectations and inspires those around her. Her ability to balance academic responsibilities with the demands of her role speaks to her dedication and work ethic. Erin’s leadership, creativity, and commitment have advanced the college’s goals and made a lasting impression on everyone she has worked with. Her contributions extend beyond her job description, as she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the success of her team and the students she serves. Erin embodies the core values of Virginia Tech and has set a standard of excellence for future interns.”

2024-2025 Supervisor of the Year

Lisa Abbott

“Lisa is a great mentor and coach! Throughout our two years working together, she has been supportive of my learning experience within our office and provided guidance on bigger-picture undertakings such as thriving in post-grad life.”

“She is always so glad to guide us where we need to go! If I were Lisa, I couldn’t do the job she does. She is truly the lynchpin of our office, and she deserves a greater thank you for her dedication to Ut Prosim!”