To undertake an academic internship you must first satisfy university and department prerequisites, then:

Find a placement site

Complete the necessary CICE and departmental registration procedures, and

Enroll in the appropriate academic internship course.

Step-by-step instructions are provided for each major on the Academic Internship Information Cards page. All the information you will need is on the academic information card for your major.

Check the prerequisites for the class you wish to take before enrolling. If you do not meet the prerequisites but still wish to undertake an academic internship, contact CICE for alternatives.

Important: Enroll in the internship class through Titan Online or at CSUF Admissions (same procedures as for registering any other class).

It is your responsibility to track your hours and have them confirmed by your internship supervisor. See the sample timesheet, or use one provided by your class instructor.

Academic Internships Outside the U.S.

If you are undertaking an academic internship outside the U.S. you must complete the following additional steps:

•  Go to the CICE Office and complete a Release of Liability form

•  Obtain travel insurance for the duration of your time abroad

CSUF offers a travel insurance program in which you may enroll. Follow this link for details and contact information about Foreign Travel Liability Insurance.

To add a school under an approved school district, complete the New School Form and turn it in to the CICE office.

Avoiding Scams: General Tips for Students

Although the Center for Internships & Community Engagement follows risk management-approved policies for reviewing academic internships and service-learning, we cannot guarantee that all placement situations are accurately represented in what the entity has posted. When seeking a placement site (in Titan Connection or other website), it is very important for you to educate yourself about potential scams. Here are some good tips that a position is probably fraudulent:

• The promise of a large salary for very little work -- especially those that state thousands of dollars of income per month with little or no experience required.
• Positions that ask you to give credit card or bank account numbers, or copies of personal documents.
• Positions that ask you to send payment by wire service or courier.
• Positions in which you are offered a large payment or reward in exchange for allowing the use of your bank account -- often for depositing checks or transferring money.

If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact the CICE office. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job listing, please contact the local police as well.

Need Help?

Call: (657) 278-3746

E-mail: cice@fullerton.edu

Walk-in: Langsdorf Hall, Room 206. Monday – Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

If you have questions or concerns about internships or your site, please contact CICE. We are here to help!