Campus internEXP Information for Host Sites
Career and Professional Development (CPD) is committed to providing quality experiential learning opportunities to Virginia Tech students through our internship and cooperative education programs. Campus internEXP (Campus Internship Experience), is an on-campus internship program where we aim to utilize the variety of job functions and amazing professionals that work right here on campus to create accessible, paid internships for our students.
- Campus internEXP positions are open to undergraduate students of all majors and second semester Freshman through Seniors.
- Internships may be offered 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. Positions will be paid by the hosting department unless eligible and approved for wage matching (see more information below).
- Internships can be offered in-person, remote or hybrid at any of our Virginia Tech Campuses in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- What offices at Virginia Tech can host interns?
- Any office at Virginia Tech may request to host an intern.
- Who can be a supervisor?
- Any full-time faculty member or staff member may request to host and supervise an intern.
- You must attend a one-hour information session (by Zoom).
- When are the prospective supervisor information sessions?
- See Required Supervisor Information Sessions below to sign up for a session.
- What does the required information session cover?
- The information session (by Zoom) will cover: general program information, a detailed timeline, expectations, job description tips and examples, and the benefits to you as a supervisor and host office.
- Can I meet with the Campus internEXP Team privately to discuss opportunities in my office/department/unit?
- Yes. Please reach out to CampusinternEXP@vt.edu to schedule a meeting with the Program Manager to discuss opportunities and ask any questions you may have about internships or Campus internEXP.
- What if I want to hire my Fall interns during the Spring semester?
- For a Fall start date, students can be hired during either the Spring semester or over the summer Summer based on the office’s hiring preferences.
- See Program Dates & Deadlines for Supervisors for more information.
| To hire an intern to begin in: | Fall 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer OR Fall 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| Position request deadline:* | Friday, May 29, 2026 | Friday, October 2, 2026 | Friday, March 12, 2027 | Friday, May 28, 2027 |
| Positions open for applications through Handshake: | June 17 – July 1, 2026 | Oct. 21 – Nov. 4, 2026 | March 31 – April 14, 2027 | June 16 – June 30, 2027 |
To gain access to the Campus internEXP position request, all interested supervisors are required to attend an information session. See available dates and register for an Information Session below.
If you are interested in scheduling a private Information Session for yourself or a group, please reach out to us at CampusinternEXP@vt.edu.
- Who should submit the request for a Virginia Tech office?
- The request should be submitted by the faculty or staff member or staff member who will serve as supervisor.
- How do I access the position request?
- The request is completed in the Supervisor Platform. Access to this platform will be provided to you after you attend a required supervisor information session.
- What is the deadline to submit a request to host an intern?
- See Dates and Deadlines for Supervisors above.
- How will supervisors and host offices be selected?
- We explain this fully in the supervisor information session.
Program Wage Matching
If interested, your position will be considered for Program Wage Matching based on the following criteria that takes into account our commitment to providing a diverse range of internship opportunities to students:
- Completion of application
- Diversity in career field and industry category
- Departmental financial need
If approved, Program Wage Matching provides $1,000 a semester to support internship positions filled by students without Federal Work Study. Preference will be given to newly developed internships and only ONE student per supervisor can be awarded Program Wage Matching.
Engineering and Technology Wage Matching
If your position’s duties and responsibilities fall into one of the following Career Pathways:
- Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing
- Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology
AND you are interested in/open to hiring a student who has accepted their Federal Work Study (guaranteed 75% wage match from the FWS federal program)
THEN your position will be considered for Engineering and Technology Wage Matching which will provide $500 of support in addition to FWS per semester.
Federal Work Study (FWS)
If you post your position(s) as open to Federal Work Study applicants only OR if the student that you hire is eligible for and accepts their Federal Work Study, you are guaranteed a 75% wage match for that student (you are only responsible for 25% of that student’s wages).
Disclaimer: If your position is approved for the program and does not meet the criteria for Program or Engineering and Technology Wage Matching, AND your hired student does not qualify for Federal Work Study, you are responsible for paying 100% of the student’s wages.
Wage matching is not available in the Summer and may not apply for all terms. Contact the Campus internEXP team for more details.
Please attend a Supervisor Information Session or email CampusinternEXP@vt.edu to learn more about Campus internEXP and wage matching.
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.
2025-2026 Intern of the Year
Archie Khanduja
“Archie’s lasting impact on our office extends well beyond the projects she has completed; she has helped shape the culture and energy of our team. She brings a renewed sense of purpose to our work, consistently engaging with others in ways that foster a happy, collaborative, and positive environment for our student staff. Her presence encourages connection rather than competition, and she models what it means to take pride in shared goals. As a result, our workplace feels more cohesive and motivated.”
2025-2026 Supervisor of the Year
Chandler Crean
“What distinguishes Chandler Crean is his genuine investment in developing people, not just completing tasks. He views interns not as temporary contributors, but as emerging professionals worthy of mentorship, guidance, and empowerment. His leadership style balances accountability with compassion, setting a high standard for excellence while creating an environment where growth feels both challenging and supported.”
For questions about Campus internEXP, please contact the team at:
Email: CampusinternEXP@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-6241