Internships

Basics

An internship is a way for you to earn college credit while working in an actual position that relates to your major, giving you a chance to gain experience and make connections in a professional setting. You register for the internship class but instead of going to a classroom, you go to your internship job site.

Our department is here to:

  • Determine whether you are academically ready for an internship
  • Help you register for internship credit
  • Give you access to internship postings from local employers
  • Advise and coach you throughout the process
  • Check out our MyVC page for scheduled info sessions and more!
Requirements

In order to register for an internship a student must have:

  • 12 credits completed (with grades) when you apply
  • 2.0 GPA (minimum)
  • Reading/Writing course completed (at least one)
  • Math course completed (based on your degree)
  • Must *not* be enrolled in the Dual Enrollment program
  • Program-specific requirements:

Internship Prerequisite Finder Tool


How to Apply

Registering for an internship is very easy!

STEP 1
Log in to Navigator.

STEP 2
Go to the upper right hand corner and click on your initials/profile and click on "Internship Application and Record."

STEP 3
Click on "Add New" and fill out the form.

STEP 4
Allow 3-5 business days upon receipt of your internship application information for review.

*International student internship applications may take longer to process due to needing additional approval by an international student advisor.

STEP 5
Schedule a meeting with an Internship Coordinator once your application has been approved.


Internship Coordinators
Layssa Diaz Orta

ldiaz6@valenciacollege.edu

  • AA - Biology, Chemistry, Health
  • AS - Biotechnology
  • AA & AS - Arts, Entertainment, and Design
  • AA & AS - Engineering & Technology
  • AS - New Media Communication
  • BAS - Computer Technology & Software Development
Anissa Mohun

amohun@valenciacollege.edu

  • AA & AS - Business
  • AS - Hospitality & Culinary Arts
  • AS - Plant Science & Agriculture
  • AS - Public Safety & Legal Studies
  • All other AA internship students except for Arts & Entertainment, Biology, Business, and Health
Michelle Terrell

mterrell8@valenciacollege.edu

  • AS - Radiography
  • AS - Sonography
  • BAS - Business and Organizational Leadership
  • TC - Human Resource Management

Calendar
Internship Open Enrollment Periods
Term Begins Ends
Summer 2026 (2026-30) 03/02/26 04/10/26
Fall 2026 (2027-10) 06/15/26 07/20/26
Spring 2027 (2027-20) 10/05/26 11/13/26
Summer 2027 (2027-30) 03/01/27 04/09/27


Internship Credit Registration Deadlines

Term Last Day to Register
Spring 2026 (2026-20) 02/13/26
Summer 2026 (2026-30) 06/12/26
Fall 2026 (2027-10) 09/18/26
Spring 2027 (2027-20) 02/12/27
Summer 2027 (2027-30) 06/11/27

*Dates are subject to change based on college calendar