Internships and Experiential Learning

Montana Tech Career Services offers assistance in finding internships, co-ops, job shadows, fellowships, and volunteer positions for students while in school. Click on a program to read more.

Internships are an integral part of students’ academic coursework. The Internship Program combines classroom theory with real-world experience. Students work in supervised environments doing degree-related tasks.

Students may receive academic credit and are usually paid the normal salary for the position; however, some internships are non-paid/volunteer-based.

  • Students should talk to their academic advisor to discuss specific academic requirements for receiving credit.
  • Students may participate in an internship at any time during their academic career (Semester registration deadlines apply) - for questions, please contact Career Services.
  • Internship credit cannot be applied retroactively. Students receive academic credit for the term in which the majority of the internship work is completed – for questions, please contact Enrollment Services.

Students completing a degree-related internship or job shadow may be eligible for academic credit. Follow the steps below to ensure proper registration and credit approval.

 

Step 1: Meet With Your Faculty Advisor

Meet with your faculty advisor to discuss your internship.

  • Confirm the course number (CRN), course title, and number of credits.
  • Review academic expectations and requirements for your program.

 

Step 2: Complete the Academic Agreement

Complete the Experiential Learning Form (completed via Etrieve)

  • This form begins the official approval and registration process.
  • Once submitted, the form will route for required signatures.

 

Step 3: Registration and Payment

After all approvals are complete, Enrollment Services will register you for the course.

  • Pay for the class as you would any regular semester course.
  • For billing or payment questions, contact the Financial Aid Office.

 

Step 4: Complete the Learning Agreement

Career Services will email you a Learning Agreement after your Academic Agreement is approved.

  • Complete and submit the Learning Agreement to Career Services as soon as possible after you have started the internship.

 

Step 5: Complete Required Evaluations

You will receive a Student Evaluation near the end of your internship/semester (via email)

Your supervisor will receive a Supervisor Evaluation near the end of your internship/semester (via email)

  • Faculty advisors and professors receive copies of both evaluation forms.

 

Important Reminders

  • Career Services will offer an “Internship Preparation” workshop at the beginning of each semester – check the Events tab on Career Forge regularly.
  • Registration and approval must be completed before beginning your internship.
  • All forms and evaluations are sent through your Montana Tech email (check your email regularly).

Benefits for Students 

Students who participate in experiential learning opportunities can: 

  • Gain hands-on, real-world experience 
  • Build communication and teamwork skills 
  • Apply classroom learning to real situations 
  • Develop job-related skills 
  • Build professional connections 
  • Learn from experienced professionals 
  • Grow confidence and career direction 
  • Possibly earn academic credit and/or pay 

Benefits for Employers 

Employers who host students through experiential learning programs can: 

  • Receive support from motivated students 
  • Gain fresh ideas and new perspectives 
  • Develop leadership skills among staff 
  • Train potential future employees 
  • Reduce hiring risk and costs 
  • Strengthen connections with the university 

Career Services has a photo contest every year for interns – watch for an email from Career Services for more information about submitting your photos. 

  • Photos can be of you at work- or work-related scenery pictures. 
  • Please include a caption for your photo (what the picture is of). 
  • Send pictures with a description to careerservices@mtech.edu

Share Your Experience

Career Services records and publish all internships, co-ops, volunteer work, summer jobs, and full-time jobs, whether or not the student receives academic credit. This information helps future students decide if they want to attend Montana Tech and keeps employers competitive in hiring students and graduates. 

Please take a moment to fill out a very short form about your experience.

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