Student Internships
An internship is one of the best ways to gain experience while you're still in school, as well as network with peers and potential employers. Use these links to find internship opportunities through various offices at UC San Diego.
Internship guidance & info
UC San Diego's Career Center is an excellent internship resource. They'll help you find an internship that's right for your interests, skills, and availability.
- Learn about career options for undergrads at the Career Center.
- Visit the Career Center's internship page or talk to a Career Center advisor for more information.
Handshake
Handshake is UC San Diego's database of off-campus jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and on-campus jobs (including work-study). Register or log in to use the Handshake job and internship listings.
Campus internship opportunities include:
Academic Internship Program (AIP)
The Academic Internship Program is actually a cluster of programs/ academic courses that offer you an opportunity to apply academic knowledge and analytical skills in professional internship and community settings while earning academic credit.
Campus community centers
Applications are due in January for internships that will begin in fall that same year (the start of the following academic year). Look for announcements and information sessions each year from November through January, visit Handshake, and/or visit the following websites for more info:
- Cross-Cultural Center
- Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Programs and Services
- Black Resource Center
- Intertribal Resource Center
- LGBT Resource Center
- Raza Resource Centro
- Women's Center
Other campus internships
Internships abroad
UC San Diego's Study Abroad office can help you find internship opportunities around the world. Some help you gain work experience, and others may provide academic credit.
Research Experience & Applied Learning (REAL) Portal
Visit the REAL portal to find internships, research opportunities, service and global experiences. Create a profile so faculty and employers can contact you.
UCDC and UC Center Sacramento
UCDC and UC Center Sacramento are UC-wide academic programs that provide the opportunity for students to continue their studies while interning for a quarter in Washington D.C. or Sacramento.