CAS Internship & Experiential Learning Program

The University of Vermont has partnered with Podium Education to offer a 4-credit, online Global Career Accelerator. In this program students will tackle real-world problems in a global context while learning an in-demand technology skill. Students will work with peers from over 40 countries on both asynchronous and synchronous coursework in one of four tracks: Digital Marketing, Coding for Web, Data Analytics, or Coding for Data. This program is ideal for the liberal arts student looking to add marketable skills to their repertoire!

Students will receive 4 elective UVM credits toward their degree for completing this program under course number CAS 1990. The program runs fall, spring and summer. There is an $1,800 Program Fee associated with this program in the fall and spring terms. During the summer term, the $1,800 fee is lifted, but students must pay for 4 credits of summer tuition to participate.

Ideal for Sophomores + up, these programs are run by CAS and are a great way to get involved in an internship without needing to find one on their own.

Many students choose to pursue internships independently of our managed programs–either around Burlington or in their hometowns during the summer. UVM also offers on-campus internships in various departments and offices that students can apply for via the Student Employment Office. 

Independent internships typically last for a semester (or two) and students work on average 8-10 hours per week. Please see the Application Resources listed below for advice on applying to internships. Once a student lands an internship, they can enroll in credit via UVM (see below Earning Credit section).

Since internships in the Burlington community are competitive, students who have a bit of prior experience (via a previous internship or other experiential learning activity) are more likely to land a position. Many students choose to do an independent internship after completing a Community of Practice internship, Service Learning course, or other mentored program.

Perfect for students who have a level of skill that would enable them to work completely independently on a short-term project. Different from a typical internship placement, micro-internships are more like freelancing and allow students to build up their resumes or portfolio. The UVM Micro-Internship Program identifies local startups, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations interested in connecting with UVM students who will contribute to their company’s success.

Micro-internships typically last a few weeks and are all paid. They are generally done not-for-credit. Learn more on the Career Center’s Micro-Internships page.

These programs allow a student to spend a full semester in another city while completing a full-time internship.

For internships external to UVM, or with a UVM entity such as an academic department or administrative office, students should enroll in CAS 2991, CAS’s elective internship course. This option is open to students regardless of whether their internship is related to their major or minor. 

Students can enroll for 1 credit for every 40 hours they work at their internship across the semester. Please note that hours can only be counted between the first and last day of the semester in which the student is enrolled. For registration instructions and forms, see our credit information page.

If a student’s internship is directly related to the subject matter of their major or minor, they may request internship credit from their department. Some departments run internship courses while others prefer to have students arrange credit with a specific faculty member. Still others may want the student to enroll in credit via CAS and then perform a degree audit exception to count the credit toward the major or minor requirements later. Students should be advised to speak with their department chair for more information. 

If you’ve been asked to supervise internship credit for a student, please see our guide to offering internship credit for faculty. 

Unfortunately, there is no longer a way for a student to earn internship credit for an opportunity that has concluded.

However, Departments may, at their discretion, craft an independent study that uses a finished internship as a launching point for further study. It is important to ensure that the student understands that their transcript will not list an internship course (something many students feel is important), and that their independent study will need to follow all College and Department guidelines for this type of credit.