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II. Departmental Off-Campus Internships and Independent Studies
Cornell internships are off-campus experiential learning activities,
usually for one or two terms. An internship offers an opportunity to
make connections between the substance and methods of academic study and
the application of that study to work or service. They help students
develop leadership and service skills. Internships are sponsored by a
Cornell faculty member and supervised by a representative of the
organization or firm where the internship resides.
Internships typically feature an agreement among the parties projecting
student responsibilities (including hours to be assigned); documentation
of activity, e.g., through daily journals, weekly reports, and/or a
final, reflective essay from the student; and evaluation of performance
(including a report from the supervisor on site).
Although some departments may suggest topics or put students in contact
with prospective employers, most students develop their own proposals
and contacts. Students must consult the faculty member whom they wish to
have sponsor their internship several terms in advance. International
students on F-1 (student) visas should consult with the Office of
Intercultural Life to determine if the internship constitutes curricular
practical training or off-campus work.
Students may also, with departmental approval, design their own
off-campus independent research projects. Some departments have a
485 Advanced Studies course or use either the
290/390 Individual Project or 690
Special Studies options described in the preceding section. Summer
internships and research are permitted only under the
299/399 Summer Study option described in the preceding
section.
Internships and independent studies are open only to students who have earned at least nine course credits. Unless otherwise stated or arranged at the time of registration, these internships and independent studies are graded only Credit (CR) or No Credit (NC). Any expenses incurred (such as for transportation and lodging) must be borne by the student. Students who receive financial compensation for their participation in an internship or similar program may have their Cornell aid adjusted accordingly. Students who are off campus Terms 1 and 2 may not participate in room selection or otherwise hold an on-campus room for first semester. Students should contact the Residence Life Office the term prior to their return to campus to confirm their housing assignments.
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