Summer/Fall 2016Office of Career and Professional Development

Summer/Fall 2016Office of Career and Professional Development

Baylor’s On-Campus Internship Program Application

Summer/Fall 2016

Summer/Fall 2016Office of Career and Professional Development

On-Campus Internship Program

DEADLINE: March29, 2016 by 11:59PM

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Students of any major in good standing with the universityand enrolled at Baylor as an undergraduate, masters, or PhD student may apply for a Fall and/or Summer internship.In addition, you must also:
  • Have at least a 2.5 GPA.
  • Be able to attend all pre-departure events held in Waco.
  • International Students – MUST seek authorization for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) before engaging in an internship (paid or unpaid) from the International Student and Scholar Services.To be approved for CPT, the internship must be directly related to your F-1 academic program and count as course credit in your degree program. To be approved, you must submit the CPT Authorization Form, proof of registration in the course giving credit for the internship and the employer offer letter. For more information on CPT, go tohttp://www.baylor.edu/cie/index.php?id=85669.
PROGRAM FEATURES & BENEFITS
  • Placement into a quality internship in some form of higher education.
  • Paid at least minimum wage
  • Training and support throughout the internship including special events.
  • Networking support.
  • Work part-time defined as 20 hours per week.
  • Summer Internship runs from May 31-August 5.
  • Fall Internship runs from August 29-November 4. (Fall Internship can be extended if managing office and intern agree)
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
  1. Type and print out application.
  2. Complete all sections of the application (because this application is for both the Summer and Fall Programs, you MUST indicate the semesters for which you request consideration). Incomplete or handwritten applications will NOT be accepted.
  3. All sections of the application must be completed to be considered for the internship program.
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  1. Submit application, cover letter, and résumé by email to:

or in person to:
Office of Career and Professional Development
Sid Richardson Building, 132
  1. Interested offices will contact you the week ofApril 4to set up in-office interviews.
  2. Interviews will take place from April 5-15.
  3. Selections will be made and students will be notified the week of April 18.
  4. Final paperwork will be due April 29.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
  • REMEMBER, this application is your first impression on the selection committee. Make sure it represents you well!
  • The best way to complete the application is to complete the application online and print it directly from the website.
  • Turn in sections 1-9 on plain, white paper, printed with your first and last name in the header of your essay. If turning in by hand, bind with a paperclip or staple. If emailing, please scan and email as a PDF document.
NOTE: Baylor’s On-Campus Internship Program staff reserves the right to make initial selections based on paper applications to determine interview eligibility.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1. Biographical & Academic Information
2. Voluntary Disclosure
3. Criminal History
4. Internship Agreement
5. Cover Letter
6. Professional Résumé
7. References
If you have any questions while completing the application, please contact Baylor On-Campus Internship Program staff at r
254-710-3771.

Office of Career and Professional Development

Sid Richardson Building, West Wing, Room 132

Phone: 254-710-3771 | Fax: 254-710-3770

1.)BIOGRAPHICAL & ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Last Name / First Name / Middle Name / Preferred Name
BU ID / Primary E-mail Address (for program communication)
Date of Birth / Age / Cell Phone / Local Phone / Classification
Local Address / Major(s) / Minor(s)
Overall GPA (use format 0.000) / Expected Graduation Date
I would like to be considered for internships in:
☐Only Summer 2016
☐Only Fall 2016
☐ Summer AND Fall 2016
Please go to http://www.baylor.edu/cpd/index.php?id=867860 for a list of participating opportunities.
After reviewing all opportunities, please list any positions for which you WOULD NOT like to be considered. / 1.
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Credit during Internship
I will secure an internship credit during the semester I am completing my internship through Baylor.
☐ Yes
☒ No
If answered yes, what is the course prefix and number to be enrolled in:
We track the number of our applicants by gender and race/ethnicity for internal statistical analysis. For this reason, we invite you to indicate your gender and race/ethnicity below. This information is kept separately from your application and is used only for internal statistical use. When used, this information is kept anonymous.
This section is voluntary. You are not required to provide this information. Your application for an internship will be considered in the same manner whether or not you provide this information.
Gender:
☐ Male
☐ Female
Race/ Ethnicity:
☐Hispanic or Latino
☐White (Not Hispanic or Latino)
☐Black or African American(Not Hispanic or Latino)
☐Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino)
☐Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino)
☐Other______
☐I do not wish to disclose this information.

2.)VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE

3.) CRIMINAL HISTORY

Part A
  • Have you been charged or been convicted of any criminal offenses, either felony or misdemeanor?
Click “yes” if you are required to register your name and home address with any local or state law enforcement agency on the basis of a reportable conviction or adjudication. / Yes No
Part B
If you answered YES to the above question, provide the details of your offense(s) in the box below including dates. If you need more space, turn in a separate sheet of paper with your application.

4.) INTERNSHIP AGREEMENT

I understand that this application form, plus the supporting documents that I provide, become the property of the BaylorOn-Campus Internship Program and that these documents will be sent to potential internship sponsors and selection committee members during the placement process. I will not request the materials to be returned or transferred to other institutions or potential employers.
I further understand, if selected for the BaylorOn-Campus Internship Program, each appropriate internship site will review my materials and choose whether to offer an actual internship placement. I understand the number of internships offered by each site is dependent on its respective applicant pool, the availability of staff, and the amount of resources during that time, all of which vary from year to year. I understand that the BaylorOn-Campus Internship Program and Baylor University do not guarantee internship placement.
The BaylorOn-Campus Internship Program is an academic program that requires additional participation beyond this application, including, but not limited to: revision and review of application materials, completion of materials in addition to the original application, attendance at special programs, adherence to the BaylorOn-Campus Internship Program code of conduct and Baylor University student rules, completion of intern training, and other requirements as outlined by the program. I understand that failure to comply with program requirements may result in removal from the BaylorOn-Campus Internship Program.
If selected, I understand I will be expected to work 20 hours per week and will be paid at least minimum wage.
I certify that the information on this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature: / Date:

5.) COVER LETTER

On a separate sheet of paper, submit a cover letter addressed to “Baylor’s On-Campus Internship Program Selection Committee” to support your application and introduce yourself. It should explain your interest in an internship on-campus; your educational, personal and career goals; what skills/leadership experience you can bring as an intern; and any other relevant information. The cover letter must be between ¾ and 1 page in length, single-spaced. Be sure to use a correct business letter format.

6.) PROFESSIONAL RÉSUMÉ

Provide an updated professional résumé (maximum 2 pages) to this application outlining your job experience, leadership or organizational involvement, awards/honors/special recognition, and other information you feel is relevant. Remember to list any extracurricular involvement at Baylor. Do not include references.

7.) REFERENCES

Submit contact information (name, title, phone, email) forthree people(at least two from professional or educational experiences)who are willing to provide a reference on your behalf. Please reach out to references to request permission to potentially be contacted.

Submit by email or in person to Baylor On-Campus Internship Program:

or

Office of Career and Professional Development

Sid Richardson Building, 132

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