Carnegie Mellon University

Experiential Learning: Internships

Internships provide the opportunity to take what you are learning in the classroom and put it into practice in the professional world.

Find Your Internship

Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program

Gain internship experience at a local business or non-profit.

Washington Semester Program

Intern and take courses in the nation's capital.

Technology Consulting in the Global Community

Provide consulting assistance in developing communities around the world.

Friedman Internship: Summer in D.C.

Complete an internship in Washington, D.C. Students must find their own internship and housing.

Internships within the Language Services Industry

The Association of Language Companies offers a database that includes a wide variety of opportunities.

Gow Political Internship Program

Intern in the office of a congress person from Western Pennsylvania, an executive or administrative office in the federal government or the national office of a political party. 

Dietrich College Career Consultants

Dietrich College Career Consultants are ready to assist you with the internship process. To schedule a meeting with one of our consultants, log into Handshake, select "Career Center" in the upper right corner and then select "Appointments."

Career and Professional Development Center

The Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) is also an excellent resource to help you with everything related to your future career. The CPDC Internship page is full of resources to help you with everything from finding internships to accepting offers. Your academic advisor can also help you consider opportunities that will support your learning goals.

Fund Your Internship

While completing an unpaid or low-paying internship may provide you with valuable experience, you should know your rights if you are considering one of these opportunities.

If you ultimately choose to accept an unpaid or low-paying internship, there are several funding sources available to help offset costs:

Receiving Academic Credit

If you are interested in receiving academic credit for your internship experience, make sure to talk to your advisor!