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If you have an internship or co-op offer that you’ve accepted, congratulations! You’ll now need to enroll in an internship course to have the experience listed on your UMD transcript.
There are a few options to have an experience listed on your transcript that vary by department. The general options are listed below, and you can find information specific to your department in the following section, including the link to the enrollment form.
To submit the enrollment form, you'll need to provide student information (Name, email, ID number, major) & internship site information (organization, title, start & end dates, hours per week, supervisor information, and expected job duties). Some for-credit courses may require you provide additional information which you can find specific to your department below.
NOTE: If the enrollment form is not completely filled out or submitted, your application to enroll in the internship courses will not be considered for department approval.
| Course Options | Tuition Charged? | Coursework Required | Transcript Notation | Requires Department Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero-credit internship course | No | No - only enrollment form & exit survey | Yes - "Internship" coded on transcript | Yes |
| For-credit internship course | Yes - can be included in Bulldog Bundle | Yes - enrollment form, exit survey, and additional assignments determined by department | Yes - "Internship" coded on transcript | Yes |
| For-credit co-op course | Yes - maintains full-time student status | Yes - enrollment form, exit survey, and additional assignments determined by department | Yes - "Co-op" coded on transcript | Yes |
Enroll in Internship Courses
Biology
Option #1: BIOL 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship. Most Biology students completing an internship will enroll in this course.
No tuition charged; UMD transcript will indicate completion of an internship; requires department approval.
The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
Option #2: BIOL 3996: One-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript, receive maximum of one course credit that can be applied to your major, and receive support during your internship. You may also have assignments to complete.
One-credit internship; students are charged tuition for the course, paid or unpaid work with external employer involves research or learning in biology comparable to that in an upper-level Biology course; student will have a Biology Department faculty sponsor and will produce a detailed written report or other product the faculty sponsor must approve for satisfactory completion; UMD transcript will indicate completion for credit; requires department approval.
Special information for your enrollment form:
- Confirm you have spoken to a Biology faculty member about your experience and input their name and email
- Upload an unofficial transcript
*For MN DNR internships, either course can be utilized. If you need a signature, please contact Dr. Strasburg at [email protected].
Enrollment form for BIOL Internship Courses
Chemical Engineering
Option #1: CHE 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship.
No tuition charged; UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion; requires department approval.
The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
Option #2: CHE 3097: For-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript and receive course credit, and will receive support during your internship. You may also have assignments to complete.
*Required for international students. One-credit course, A-F grade, students are charged tuition for the course, grading & approval determined by department, UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion
Option #3: CHE 3196: For-credit Co-op
Why would you select this option? You'll get your co-op on your transcript and receive course credit, and maintain full-time student status. You will also have assignments to complete.
1-Credit course, A-F grade, students are charged tuition for the course, grading & approval determined by department, UMD transcript recognition of CO-OP completion
Special information for your enrollment form:
- Acknowledge understanding of course requirements
- Upload a signed COI Agreement (also linked in form)
Enrollment form for CHE Internship & Co-op courses
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Option #1: CHEM 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship.
No tuition charged; UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion; requires department approval.
The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
Enrollment form for CHEM 98
Option #2: Interested in receiving academic credit for your internship? Contact your department head Dr. Schreiner at [email protected].
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Option #1: CE 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship.
No tuition charged; UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion; requires department approval.
The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
Enrollment form for CE 98
Option #2: CE Co-ops
Interested in receiving academic credit and maintaining full-time student status for a co-op in Civil & Environmental Engineering? Contact the Co-op coordinator, Dr. Carranza-Torres at [email protected].
Computer Science
Option #1: CS 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship.
No tuition charged; UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion; requires department approval.
The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
Option #2: CS 3996: For-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript and receive course credit, and will receive support during your internship. You may also have assignments to complete.
1-3 credit course for hours worked, students are charged tuition for the course, final report grading & approval determined by department, UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion
Special information for your enrollment form:
- Number of credits you are requesting based on number of hours working in internship
- Send a copy of your offer letter to Lori Lucia at [email protected]
Enrollment form for CS Internship Courses
Earth & Environmental Sciences
Option #1: EES 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship.
No tuition charged; UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion; requires department approval.
The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
Option #2: EES 3996: For-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript and receive course credit, and will receive support during your internship. You may also have assignments to complete.
One-credit course, students are charged tuition for the course, grading & approval determined by department, UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion.
**For MN DNR internships, either course can be utilized. If you need a signature, please contact Dr. Steinman at [email protected].
Enrollment form for EES Internship Courses
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Option #1: EE 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship.
No tuition charged; UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion; requires department approval.
The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
Option #2: EE 4896: Co-op
Why would you select this option? You'll get your co-op on your transcript and receive course credit, and maintain full-time student status. You will also have assignments to complete.
One-credit course, maintains FT student status, students are charged tuition for the course, grading & approval determined by department, UMD transcript recognition of CO-OP completion.
Special information for your enrollment form:
- Acknowledge understanding of course requirements
- Upload a signed COI Agreement (also linked in form)
Enrollment form for EE Internship and Co-op Courses
Mathematics and Statistics
Option #1: MATH 98 & STATS 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship.
No tuition charged; UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion; requires department approval.
The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
*If you are unsure of which course to enroll in, please select the discipline you think most closely aligns with the work you will be doing in your internship.
Enrollment form for MATH & STATS Internship Courses
Option #2: Interested in receiving academic credit for your internship? Contact your department head Dr. Petersen at [email protected].
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Option #1: ME 98 & IE 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship. Also good for dual ME & IE majors.
No tuition charged; UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion; requires department approval. The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
Additional Information on All MIE For-Credit Courses
Option #2: ME 4197 & IE 4197: One-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript and receive course credit towards a tech elective.
Students are charged tuition for the course & requires department approval. Biweekly status reports and final written report must be submitted to department. Requires more than 15 hours per week of company work. A-F or Aud.
Option #3: ME 4297 & IE 4297: Two-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You've already taken IE 4196 or 4197 or ME 4196 or 4197, and want to get your internship on your transcript and receive course credit towards a tech elective.
Prereq-IE 4196 or 4197 or ME 4196 or 4197. Students are charged tuition for the course & requires department approval. Biweekly status reports and final written report must be submitted to department. Requires more than 15 hours per week of company work. A-F or Aud.
Option #4: ME 4196 & IE 4196: One-credit Cooperative Education (Co-op)
Why would you select this option? You'll get your co-op on your transcript and receive course credit, and maintain full-time student status.
Students are charged tuition for the course & requires department approval. Biweekly status reports and final written report must be submitted to department. A-F or Aud.
Option #5: ME 4296 & IE 4296: Two-credit Cooperative Education (Co-op)
Why would you select this option? You've already taken IE 4196 or ME 4196 and you want your co-op on your transcript, to receive course credit, and to maintain full-time student status.
Prereq-IE 4196 or ME 4196; Students are charged tuition for the course & requires department approval. Biweekly status reports and final written report must be submitted to department. A-F or Aud.
Note: All for-credit courses (options #2-5) consist of advanced practical work experience with employer closely associated with student’s academic area; arranged by mutual agreement among student, department, and employer.
Enrollment form for all ME & IE internship and co-op courses
Physics & Astronomy
PHYS 98: Zero-credit Internship
Why would you select this option? You'll get your internship on your transcript (zero-credits), and will receive support during your internship.
No tuition charged, UMD transcript recognition of INTERNSHIP completion, requires department approval.
The zero-credit internship requires you to complete the enrollment form, register for the course, and complete an exit survey at the end of the semester to receive transcript recognition of internship completion.
Enrollment form for PHYS 98
Additional FAQ's
Can I enroll in these courses before I receive an internship offer?
No, you can only enroll in the internship or co-op courses once you have received an offer from an organization.
Can I enroll in an internship course to get transcript recognition or academic credit after I’ve completed the internship?
No, you must be concurrently taking an internship course and interning to have the internship listed on your transcript or receive academic credit.
How long does it take for my department to approve my internship after submitting the enrollment form?
The processing time for departmental approval for the internship courses can vary by department. Typically, expect there to be about a 2-week processing time, so it is encouraged you fill out the enrollment form as soon as you receive an internship offer.
If you have questions, please reach out to the SCSE Internship Coordinator at [email protected].
When is the deadline to enroll in the internship or co-op courses?
Ideally, you should complete the enrollment form for your department after accepting an internship or co-op offer, and before the semester in which you will be completing the internship. Please allow for about a 2-week processing time from filling out the enrollment form and allowing time for your department's approver to approve the internship.
For those who may be receiving an internship offer close to the start of an academic semester but that want to enroll in an internship course, please refer to the add/drop dates for the semester in which you are enrolling in. Once the add/drop date has passed or you have completed your internship experience, there will not be an opportunity to enroll in an internship course.
I submitted the form for the zero-credit course but I want to switch to a course for one or more credits. Can I switch?
Please refer to the add/drop dates for the semester in which you are enrolling in. Once the add/drop date has passed or you have completed your internship experience, there will not be an opportunity to change the course you are enrolled in.
Please contact your department head prior to the add/drop date for the semester if you need to switch courses.
Remember that the internship courses require departmental approval, so you need to submit a request for a change with significant advance notice to allow time for departmental approval.
Can international students use a department’s 0098 Internship Course to fulfill CPT requirements?
At this time no, your department’s 0098 internship course does not fulfill CPT requirements for International Students. You must enroll in at least one credit to fulfill CPT requirements. Please reach out to Anna Gilmore ([email protected]) with questions about CPT requirements.
Can graduate students enroll in these courses?
No, these courses are specifically for undergraduates. Contact your Director of Graduate Studies or your Department Head for other opportunities.
Do I need faculty advisor approval to enroll in these courses?
Refer to your department’s requirements in the section above.
Who should I contact if I have questions about financial aid regarding internship and co-op courses?
Please contact UMD OneStop about any questions related to financial aid.
I'd like to be able to enroll in these courses, but I don't have an internship. Are there resources for getting hired for internships?
Yes, both SCSE and the Career Center have resources to support your internship search.
Check out the SCSE Internships & Co-ops page for STEM-specific resources, and the Career Center's website for resources and tips on all aspects of the internship search from finding opportunities to applying and interviewing.