Successfully Completing Your Internship

You’ve done all the work to interview for and secure your internship. The Placement Agreement has been signed by you, your supervisor, and the Internship Coordinator. You are ready to begin work. Following are points to keep in mind and deadlines you must meet in order to successfully complete your internship for credit.
Remember: Your internship, paid or unpaid, is your opportunity to gain valuable professional experience. Just as in any job, your attitude, your work habits, and willingness to learn are your biggest assets when you begin.

Remember: You are representing yourself, your employer, and UMD when you are on the job. You have agreed to the terms of the Placement Agreement and it is expected that you will deliver your highest quality of work.

Deadline 1: By the end of the third week: submit Reflective Activity Assignment #1 and set up an appointment to meet with the Internship Coordinator.

Deadline 2: By the end of the seventh week: have your supervisor complete the Midterm Evaluation Form and submit it to the Internship Coordinator.

Deadline 3: By the end of the tenth week: submit Reflective Activity Assignment #2 and set up a meeting with the Internship Coordinator, if desired.

Deadline 4: By the end of the 15th week: have your supervisor complete the Final Evaluation Form and attach it to your Reflective Activity Assignment #3 , which should be submitted to the Internship Coordinator before the end of finals week.

Questions? Contact the Internship Coordinator at cbock@d.umn.edu.