Thank you for your interest in Philadelphia University students!

The Internship Program has enjoyed a 25+ year history of success, due in large part to the active interest and participation of employers like you. Many companies find that their pre-established “Internship Programs,” or other intern-level positions, directly match with Philadelphia University’s requirements, and we would be glad to evaluate your opportunity for our program and students.

The Career Services Centers' Internship Program at Philadelphia University:

• Assists students in their internship search by helping them explore and apply to internship opportunities, while offering professional development programming to prepare them for their internship.
• Supports students with an interest in earning academic credit to secure a professional experience in their field of study, while acting as the intermediary between the students' internship site and faculty internship advisor.
• Works with each student as an individual to seek out the best possible internship experience.

At Philadelphia University, students may complete internships without receiving academic credit, or pursue a credit-bearing internship. We encourage all students who are pursuing or completing internships to work with the Career Services Center so we can best support their internship needs and professional development. Likewise, we hope that all employers will partner with the Career Services Center to identify ways to best market their internship opportunities and discover future talent.

• Internships are intended to be a professional learning experience, with each position offering a student the opportunity to apply learned classroom skills and to develop as a professional in the field. Students interning with your organization develop and/or sharpen key professional skills necessary to be considered a viable full-time professional in their particular field or industry, while giving you 12 weeks to test-drive a potential full-time hire.

Additionally, the Career Services Center collaborates with employers to offer a Professional Development workshop series each semester. These sessions strive to engage students in understanding and improving these key professional skills, along with identifying ways to make the most of their internship experience while make lasting contributions to your organization.

• Academic Credit Eligibility Requirements and Credit Options
• Benefits of Hiring a Philadelphia University Intern
• Internship Recruiting Timeline
• Best Practices for Internships
• Internship Program Overview for Employers (PDF)

For any internship-related inquiries, please contact the Career Services Center at 215.951.2930 or email careerservices@philau.edu.