Internships

As you progress through the IT & Informatics major, we encourage you to identify your career aspirations and learning needs and develop learning objectives and strategies consistent with those needs. An IT & Informatics internship requires 150 hours of professional workplace employment with an approved employer or organization in a corporate, nonprofit, or educational setting.

Need Help Finding Internship Opportunities?

We’re here to help you connect your academic journey with your future career.

Explore SC&I’s internship and career resources and career services.
Check out job listings via Rutgers–New Brunswick Handshake platform.
For additional internship information, contact Assistant Director of Student Services Ildi Koczan.

How to Apply

The proposal represents a formal agreement between you, the place of employment, and SC&I. Download the IT & Informatics Internship Application Proposal form for:

Internship guidelines and objectives
How to complete and submit your proposal
Student information
Employer information
Employer agreement/acceptance of internship terms

The deadline for submission for the Spring 2026 session is January 30, 2026.

Send the completed form, along with your résumé and offer letter, to the IT & Informatics internship coordinator Connie Pascal for review and approval. Once you receive approval, you will be assigned a Special Permission Number (SPN) to proceed with enrollment and commence the internship.

While You Intern

You will meet online with the internship coordinator both individually and as part of group sessions with other interns. A discussion list provides a forum to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from your peers. Participation in these discussions is required as part of the course.

How You’ll Be Evaluated

Your workplace supervisor will provide feedback based on:

Summary of duties undertaken
Quality of your work and collaboration skills
Application of IT & Informatics knowledge in the field
Personal growth, initiative, and responsiveness to feedback

Want Help Getting Started?

Connect with your advisor or reach out to our program contacts. These opportunities are designed to help you take ownership of your education and build a career-ready future.