Consider a paid internship with VCU Finance and Administration!
Internships with VCU Administration are designed to facilitate students' career exploration, professional networking, transferable skill-building, and personal reflection. Though an internship may or may not be tied directly to one's major or course of study, it can complement or supplement academic pursuits, leadership experiences and other interests.
Our paid internships are supervised, structured work experiences that are designed to produce a tangible outcome. Some are project-based and others are designed to last a semester or longer. Interns are paired with a formal mentor and have opportunities to engage with other interns in the program.
Explore the diverse departments within VCU Finance and Administration. Discover more about each on our homepage.
Examples of internships with VCU Finance and Administration include:
- Finance (Grants and Contracts)
- Information Security
- VCU Real Estate
- Facilities Planning and Management
- Sustainability
- Project Analyst
- Office Assistant
- Desktop Computer Repair Technician
Apply for internships
VCU students can browse and apply for internships through Handshake, our dedicated platform for career opportunities. Internships are posted throughout the year. Discover exciting opportunities to apply your skills and expand your knowledge through internships that align with your career goals.
Frequently asked questions
Students must be enrolled in at least 12 academic credit hours as a degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate student and
- Must have legal work authorization
- Must be in good academic standing with the university
- Must pass a background check
Transient and non-degree-seeking students are not eligible. Some intern supervisors may have specific restrictions such as major or graduation year.
All VCU Finance and Administration internships are paid internships, though the hourly rate can vary depending on the job. In some cases, with school approval, students can forgo payment in lieu of academic credit. In other cases, students may be eligible for both.
This will vary depending on the internship. Generally, students are restricted from working more than 20 hours per week without approval.
Yes, all interns will be assigned a mentor within the department who will guide them through the program, teach them professional skills, and help them meet and network with other interns and VCU employees.
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