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.

  • 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 may 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 will appear on your transcript. Again, this is a zero-credit course.

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 Summer 2025 Internships:

For Fall 2025 Internships:


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

“Janae consistently shows up during her scheduled work hours and balances her studies while creating excellent digital scholarship and going above and beyond by any measure. She works independently and has demonstrated an exceptional talent and skills in carrying out the various tasks of her position. ”

– Jason Higgins

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

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


For questions about Campus internEXP, please contact the team at:

Email: CampusinternEXP@vt.edu

Phone: 540-231-6241


Josh Taibbi, Prototyping Studios Exhibition Intern, Virginia Tech Libraries
Hannah Finnell, Career Outfitters Intern, Virginia Tech Career and Professional Development

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