Graduate Student Summer International Internship Program
Application Instructions and Checklist
Please note:
Students who wish to apply for an internship position through a SIS Summer Abroad Program (seminar plus internship) must do so through the Program website and application. Some positions are available only through the SIS Summer Abroad Programs; see position descriptions for details. N.B. Priority for these positions will be given to students who also participate in the seminar.
This application is for students seeking only an internship abroad. Internships can be registered for credit or can be used to fulfill the MA Professional Experience Requirement.
Applying to a SIS Summer Internship is a two-step process. This application is for the first stage, which is the selection of the School’s nominees for specific internships. Additional application materials may be necessary for the second stage, which is the student application to the internship host.
Instructions:
1. Visit the internship host’s website and/or download any pertinent information provide on the SIS Summer Abroad Internship website.
2. Meet with your academic advisor to gain approval for your participation in your chosen internship. 3. If registering the internship for credit, choose an internship supervisor from the SIS faculty and discuss
his/her availability to supervise the academic component of your internship (some internships will have a supervisor already chosen, see positions for details).
4. E-mail complete application materials (see checklist below) to sisabroad@american.edu in a single e-mail with Name of internship organization, Summer Internship, (your name) in the subject line. If you are applying to multiple internships, please use the name of your first choice internship organization in the subject line, and include a resume and cover letter for each separate position (clearly marked) to which you are applying N.B. You must open the application forms in Adobe Reader (not Preview) to save your typed data into the form.
Checklist:
□ Participant Application and Information Form (Submitted by E-mail)
□ Internship Interest Application Form (Submitted by E-mail)
□ Cover Letter (Submitted by E-mail)
□ Résumé/C.V. (Submitted by E-mail)
□ Unofficial transcript from myau.american.edu (Submitted by E-mail)
□ Academic Advisor Approval Form (Submitted via e-mail or to mailbox in SIS 116)
Please note that incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
General Instructions for a Cover Letter:
Participant Application and Information Form
Student InformationLast name: ___________________ First name: _________________ Middle Initial: ____ AU ID #____________ Home address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Street, City, State, Zip
Phone: __________________________________________ E-mail: _________________________________ Gender: □ Female □ Male Date of Birth: ___________________________ Passport Information
Passport number: ______________________ Passport expiration date: ________________ Country of citizenship: _________________ Place of birth: ________________________ If non-US citizen, visa type: ______________
Academic Information
Status: □ Graduate School: ______________________ Major/Field: ________________________________ Current cumulative GPA: ___________ Expected graduation date: _______________
Note: Students who are on academic probation are not eligible to apply.
List any coursework you have taken which may be relevant to the internship position:
___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you been subject to judicial sanction at American University?
□ Yes □ No
If yes, please provide in a sealed envelope a statement which explains the circumstances and outcome. All disclosures will be kept confidential.
Faculty Supervisor
Participant Application and Information Form (continued)
AffidavitBy submitting my application and the supporting documentation, I certify and agree to the following: 1) I certify that the information I provide throughout this admission process is accurate and complete; 2) I confirm that I have read and understand the information on the website;
3) I confirm that I am in good academic standing at AU;
4) I confirm that I have no pending disciplinary case or discipline record which I have not disclosed in the application. I understand that the existence of a pending discipline case or a disciplinary record may prohibit me from participating in a SIS Summer Abroad Internship. I authorize SIS to consult with the Student Conduct Office as necessary;
5) I will notify SIS of any changes to my information, including my status related to discipline and academic standing at my home institution;
6) I grant the University permission to use any photographs, audio, and/or videotapes of me and quotes taken from me in connection with a SIS Summer Abroad Internship for any educational, marketing, and other purposes related to the business of American University;
7) I understand that, if accepted, it will be my responsibility to obtain all visas and/or immunizations necessary for admission into the country of the Program;
8) I will, if accepted, attend and participate in all pre-departure orientation meetings and sessions associated with the Program;
9) I understand that, if admitted, I will be billed through Student Accounts for program fees (if applicable) and tuition. I also understand that if I accept an internship position and then need to withdraw for any reason that I cannot do so on-line or through my advisor but must and will contact SIS Abroad in writing to request permission.
___________________________________________________________________ __________________
Internship Interest and Application Form
Student InformationLast name: ___________________ First name: _________________ Middle Initial: ____ AU ID #____________ School:_________________________________ Major/Field: ___________________________________
Internship Selection
Please review the Internship Placements on the Program website before completing this section.
1. Based on the list of internship organizations, list in ranked order the top three organizations (and their location) with which you are interested in working. N.B. You will need to submit a separate resume and cover letter for each internship.
1) _____________________________________________________________ 2) _____________________________________________________________ 3) _____________________________________________________________ Please provide additional comments:
2. Please indicate what skills you currently have which are related to your internship choices and what skills you would like to improve during your internship:
ACADEMIC ADVISOR APPROVAL FORM: Internship only
Student Information
□ Grad
Last name: ___________________ First name: _________________ Middle Initial: ____ AU ID #____________ School:_________________________________ Major/Field: ___________________________________
