Internships for ASU Online students: What you need to know

How ASU Online students can take advantage of internships

Just like on-campus students, Arizona State University’s online students can take advantage of in-person and online internship opportunities. The ASU Career Services team is dedicated to supporting you during each step of your career development. They offer both virtual and in-person assistance to provide you with one-on-one career advising, networking opportunities, information sessions and professional mentoring.

In partnership with Handshake, ASU also offers virtual opportunities including career workshops, career fairs and employer recruiting sessions. Handshake is a career services platform that connects college students and recent graduates with employers within any field. Once you register, you’ll gain access to personalized job recommendations based on your profile, academic background and interests.

Global Virtual Internship

ASU has partnered with Virtual Internships to offer a Global Virtual Internship program, which allows you to gain work experience and credits toward your degree at an international company during the fall, spring or summer semester. This program has a network of over 13,000 companies worldwide, and our team can match you with a personalized placement based on your career goals.

You can get pre-approved to earn credit for an internship that fits right into your academic plan, so you know exactly how it will count toward your degree. With thousands of part-time, fully remote options available, you can complete your internship requirements and build a professional background from anywhere in the world.

Do ASU Online degrees require internships for graduation?

Some ASU Online programs do require you to complete an internship to graduate, so it’s important to check your major map to confirm if this applies to your program. Courses ending in 484 or 494 typically indicate an internship is required as part of your degree program.

To ensure you get academic credit for your internship, you should:

• Meet with your academic advisor.
• Visit your career advisor. 
• Connect with your college internship coordinator.

Your advisors and coordinators will guide you to finding an internship and ensuring it meets your academic requirements. When choosing between an online or in-person internship, you should focus on what you feel more comfortable doing. The skills you gain in your internship are more important than its modality. When searching for internships, focus on opportunities that align with your career goals and bring you closer to achieving them.