Steps to enroll in the Internship Course:
Check Eligibility: Review the Internship Requirements and confirm you’re eligible for credit.
Complete Work Plan: Have you been offered an internship? Work with your internship supervisor to complete and submit your work plan. Once completed, submit it via the online portal
→DO NOT email the work plan to your Internship Coordinator. Scroll down for guidance on how to complete the work plan.
Submit Work Plan: Submit your work plan DURING REGISTRATION as a PDF before the semester starts.
*Work Plans submitted before your registration opens will not be processed.
→ Allow up to two weeks for the Internship Coordinator to process your work plan
Enrollment: After your work plan is approved, you’ll be enrolled in PA 393, PA 493, or POL 393 once registration opens.
Monitor UAccess to verify enrollment. Please note that PA 393, PA 493, and POL 393 are conducted online and will not have in-person meetings.
Access D2L: After enrollment in PA 393, PA 493, or POL 393, check D2L for assignments and course details.
Complete the Internship: Finish your internship and course assignments to earn credit.
BA Law Majors: Enroll through the B.A. in Law office.
Deadlines:
Summer 2025: Submit work plan by June 3. Internship runs June 9 - Aug 11.
Fall 2025: Submit work plan by Aug 25. Work plans submitted after August 25 will not be processed. Plan accordingly. Internship runs Aug 25 - Dec 9.
→ Work Plans submitted between August 18 - 21 will be processed on August 22.
Note: Work plans submitted after deadlines may not be processed. Internship hours must be earned within the designated session dates.
Internship Timeframe:
advise that internships must be completed within the academic session you’re enrolled . Here's the key info:
Summer 2025
Internship dates: June 9 - Aug 11
Work plan due: June 3 (submit on time to guarantee registration)
No credit for hours worked before June 9 or after Aug 11.
Fall 2025
Internship dates: Aug 25 - Dec 9
Final deadline: Aug 25
→ Work Plans submitted between August 18 - 21 will be processed on August 22.
No credit for hours worked before Aug 25 or after Dec 9.
How to Complete the Internship Work Plan 📝
Have you secured an internship with a government or nonprofit organization? If not, review the Find Internships Page to apply for internships.
If you have secured an internship, are you ready to enroll in your internship course? Here's how to complete your Work Plan:
What It Is:
The work plan is a four-page document that ensures students, internship sites, and UA ϳԹhave a shared understanding of student internship responsibilities and expectations. It also serves as official documentation of your internship experience for course credit.
What You Do:
Students will complete Pages 1–3. Unsure of how many credits to enroll in? Read the Internship Requirements
Use the guide on pages 8–10 to complete pages 2 & 3
Your internship site supervisor fills out page 4 (email the work plan to your internship site supervisor to complete)
Once all 4 pages are complete, upload the PDF document to the online portal.
→ Do NOT email your Work Plan to your Internship Coordinator.Your Internship Coordinator will review the portal regularly and enroll you in the course accordingly.
Work Plan Submission
Submit your work plan online as a PDF (do not upload your work plan in Word format or upload pictures) by the deadline.
Please submit your ϳԹwork plan online by the specified deadline (see above). Make sure to indicate the session (Summer, Fall, or Spring) and the number of units you plan to complete. Your work plan will be reviewed, and once approved, you will be enrolled in the internship section.
Allow up to two weeks for the Internship Coordinator to process your work plan
- Check UAccess to verify your enrollment
→ Work Plans submitted between August 18 - 21 will be processed on August 22.
Internship Course Enrollment
Please do not email the Internship Coordinator to:
Notify them that you have submitted your work plan
Inquire about the status of your work plan
→ Work Plans submitted between August 18 - 21 will be processed on August 22.
The Internship Coordinator regularly reviews the submission portal and will enroll you in the course accordingly once your work plan has been reviewed and approved. Check your UAccess to verify your enrollment.
Questions - Refer to the ϳԹFAQ page: /internship-faq
Laureana Benitez, Internship Coordinator
laureana@arizona.edu