Internships & Volunteering

Build real-life experience with an internship before you graduate.

Interning helps you explore the world of work in a professional setting, clarify your career objectives, develop a professional network, enhance your marketability, and gain relevant hands-on experience that builds your resume.

Searching Tips for internships!

• Log in and complete your profile to apply for internships through Handshake (link directs to the login page)
  • Use GoinGlobal or USA Careers on the homepage of Handshake to search for additional internship listings
• The Career Center coordinates the Chancellor's Undergraduate Internship Program (CUIP) and the UC Center Sacramento program (UCCS).
• Explore UCSC Virtual Global Internships. 
• Take advantage of the opportunities available through UCSC Internship Programs
• Try LinkedIn's Internship search tool
• Try the Internships.com search tool
• We also have opportunities for volunteering or interning with a law firm or agency with our Legal Internships
  
• Check out the additional internship website page

Receiving an Offer

What you need to know when you receive an offer or your internship converts to a full-time position. UC Santa Cruz Recruiting Guidelines.

If you have specific questions about student employment, please contact a career coach via email or phone.