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Albers School of Business and Economics

Pigott Building, (206)296-5700

 

About Albers

Frequently Asked Questions 
About Internship for Credit

If I take an Internship for Credit can I get paid?

Whether you get paid or not is up to your internship employer. You will be paying for the credits so being paid by the company, or having them pay for the credits may help you make this decision. 

International Students:

International Students may not get paid with the following exception:

Exception: If your degree requires an internship, then you may get paid by the employer up to a maximum of 150 hours. This is called Curricular Practical Training (CPT).  A CPT requires additional paperwork. Please check with our office for more information.

It is recommended that International Students talk with the International Student Center Advisor before making any decisions about Internships. (206.296.6260)

Do I have to take an Internship for credit? 

There are a few employers who require students to be receiving academic credits for the internship. This is an exception and not the rule. The credits earned for internships go toward your general university electives and not your major. Decide if you will need the credits for graduation before deciding to register for credit. 

Do I have to pay for the credits? 

Just as with any other course attempted, you are required to pay for the credits at the regular tuition rate. There are a few employers who will reimburse you the amount you pay for the credits, but this is usually instead of offering an hourly wage.

How is an Internship graded? 

Internships are graded P (Pass) or F (Fail). These grades are not averaged into your GPA and will not contribute toward the 90 credits required for graduating with honors. For more information see your academic advisor.



The Albers School is AACSB accredited

 

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