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 ($12.41 per hour). 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 apply to host an intern. - Who can be a supervisor?
Any full-time faculty member or staff member may apply to host and supervise an intern.
You must attend a one-hour information session (by Zoom). - When are the prospective supervisor info sessions?
See Information Sessions, Dates, and Deadlines 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.
- Who should submit the application for a Virginia Tech office?
The application should be submitted by the faculty member or staff member who will serve as supervisor. - How do I access the position application?
The application is completed in the Supervisor Platform. Access to this platform will be provided to you after you attend the supervisor information session. - What is the deadline to submit an application to host an intern?
See Information Sessions, Dates, and Deadlines below. - How will supervisors and host offices be selected?
We explain this fully in the supervisor information sessions.
To gain access to the Campus internEXP position application, all interested supervisors are required to attend an information session. Information sessions for Spring 2026 have concluded at this time. Information sessions for Summer 2026 hiring will be available soon.
| To hire an intern to begin in: | Spring 2026 | Summer 2026 | Fall 2026 |
| Position application deadline: | Friday, September 26, 2025 | Friday, March 6, 2025 | Friday, May 22, 2026 |
In the context of Campus internEXP, wage matching is defined as:
- Program Wage Matching for positions that do not meet the criteria for IBM Wage Matching and hired students that ARE NOT eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS)
- Federal Work Study Wage Matching for hired students that ARE eligible for and have accepted their Federal Work Study, or
- IBM Wage Matching for eligible positions and students who ARE eligible for and have accepted their Federal Work Study
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
- Strength of job description
- Diversity in career field and industry category
- Departmental financial need
- Preference will be given to newly developed internships
Program Wage Matching covers 50% of a non-FWS student’s wages to work for 10 hours a week for 15 weeks a semester at $13 per hour ($975 per semester).
IBM Wage Matching
If your position can be categorized into one of the following Career Pathways:
- Technology, Engineering, and Manufacturing
- Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Information Technology
- Architecture and Construction
AND you are interested in/open to hiring a student who has accepted their Federal Work Study (guaranteed 75% wage match for students with FWS)
THEN your position will be considered for the IBM Wage Matching which will pay 25% of a FWS student’s wages to work for 10 hours a week for 15 weeks a semester at $13 per hour ($487.50 per semester).
Federal Work Study (FWS) Student Wage Matching
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).
Disclaimers: If qualified, only ONE student per supervisor will be awarded Program Wage Matching. If your position is approved and does not meet the criteria for Program or IBM 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 program manager 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.
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!”
For questions about Campus internEXP, please contact the team at:
Email: CampusinternEXP@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-6241