InternOSU
What is InternOSU?
InternOSU offers valuable internship opportunities throughout your time at Oklahoma State University creating meaningful, career-focused experiences that align with your post-graduation goals. This program offers the opportunity to complete internships during the academic year, providing you with valuable hands-on experience while enhancing your professional growth and career potential.
Participating students must complete professional development assignments that focus on Ideal Graduate competency development, career readiness and skill reflection. Applications for InternOSU positions will be posted on the Job & Interview Portal.
Student Learning Outcomes
In addition to developing in the four Ideal Graduate competencies, students participating in the InternOSU program will:
Recognize characteristics, skills and abilities needed in the workplace
Demonstrate ethical decision-making abilities through navigating situational contexts
Develop professional skills through hands on experiences in a practical setting
Ideal Graduate Competencies
Professional Preparedness
- Works effectively as a member of a team
- Solves problems through critical thinking
- Communicates effectively in writing and verbally
- Gets things done through a diligent work ethic
Engaged Citizenship
- Welcomes and includes global citizenship
- Respects and esteems the value of dignity and healthy discourse
- Exercises service to the community
- Maintains respectful citizen qualities in the digital sphere
Ethical Leadership
- Makes decisions with integrity
- Exercises empathy
- Embraces accountability
- Demonstrates moral courage
Personal Responsibility
- Exhibits tenacity, adaptability and persistence
- Demonstrates financial literacy
- Carries a commitment to continuous learning
- Handles ambiguity with dexterity and creativity
“The InternOSU program has helped me professionally, especially working and collaborating within a team. It's helped my technical skills and improved my time management. Professionally, I have gotten a real-world application of using data processes and being able to apply this to some of our research projects.”
Center for the Future of Work Student Intern
InternOSU Student Timeline
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| February | Applications open |
| April - May | Interviews |
| First week of fall semester | Mandatory student orientation |
| Second week of fall semester | Internship starts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a paid internship?
Yes, the InternOSU program offers paid internships. The specific compensation may vary depending on the department hosting the internship, but every student in the program will be paid at least $14/hour for up to 15 hours per week.
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Do I have to be of a certain classification level to participate?
While the program is open to students of all classifications, some departments may prefer upperclassmen who have more advanced skills and coursework. Additionally, since this program lasts for a full school year, students graduating in December are not eligible for these positions unless otherwise agreed upon by the department.
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Do I have to be at the Stillwater campus to participate?
Yes, most internships are based on the Stillwater campusand community.
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Does this program provide graduate assistantship funding to graduate students?
No, graduate students who apply for and accept an internship position with the program are not eligible to receivean assistantship or work inanother assistantship.
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Can international students participate in the program?
Yes, we encourage international students to apply for any positions related to their career goals, though they should ensure they are compliant with any work authorization requirements related to their visa status.
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Can I work another on-campus job in addition to this internship program?
No, labor laws restrict students to 20 hours per week for on-campus employment. However, you are still permitted to work off campus if additional funding is needed.