Internship+ Program

This Interest Form helps Career Exploration and Development (CED) determine your eligibility and communicate about the Internship+ program and its expectations with students (before the funding application opens in January 2026).

2025 - 2026 Program Interest Form is now closed!

College of Arts & Sciences Student Requirements:

Students are expected to complete the following career development activities:

• Requirement #1:  Join a Career Community in OberLink, get connected with career resources, and network with Oberlin Alum. Guide To Navigating OberLink
• Requirement #2:  Complete two (2) Career Conversations with an industry expert or Oberlin alum in your field of interest. These conversations must be completed during the academic year and before the conclusion of your summer experience so they can be included in your required Digital Portfolio. Conducting Career Conversations Guide

Students are strongly encouraged to Schedule a Resume Review appointment with a Peer Career Advisor.

Conservatory & Dual Degree Student Options:

Students with musical performances or music training experiences/programs (complete one (1) of the three (3) options:

OPTION #1:

• Schedule a Resume Review appointment with a Conservatory Professional Development Staff,
• Complete a Professional Biography Review appointment with Conservatory Professional Development Staff,
• Complete two (2) Career Conversations with an industry professionals or Oberlin alum in your field of interest. Conducting Career Conversations Guide

OPTION #2:

• Take PROF 200: Professional Development for Musicians (4 credit course offered every fall semester)

OPTION #3:

• Take LEAD 375: Career Readiness for Musicians (2 credit course offered every spring semester)

Internship+ Funding Eligibility

Funding is available to students who:

• Students in their third year (junior status)
• 3-2 Engineering Students participating prior to their final year at Oberlin during the summer after their second year.
• BA+BFA Integrated Arts Students participating during the summer between 4th and 5th year.
• Are in good academic standing and maintain active enrollment during the fall semester. 
  • Students on a medical or personal leave of absence are not eligible.
• Submitted the Internship+ Interest Form and received confirmation from CED.
• Scheduled and completed a resume review with a career advisor.
• Secured (accepted) an eligible summer experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Internships and Undergraduate Research Experiences must be 6-12 weeks with a minimum of 240 hours total.
• Academic Immersion Programs only Oberlin June Block Intensive Courses & Language Immersion programs are acceptable.
• Arts Experiences must be at least four weeks in length with a minimum of at least 120 total hours and include public performances, exhibitions, master classes, workshops with significant mentorship, personalized projects, screenings, professional development opportunities, and/or other meaningful arts-related activities. Eligible arts fields include theater, acting, improv, creative writing, cinema/media, visual arts, music, dance, design, and other relevant arts-based disciplines.
• Music Festivals or Music-based experiences must be a minimum of 4 weeks and can include multiple non-concurrent experiences.
  • Music Festivals or other music-based experiences offering significant mentorship opportunities.
  • This can include participation in a music competition that requires significant preparation and practice and must include additional extracurricular activities such as master classes, professional development workshops, etc.
  • Independent projects such as self-organized tours or recordings are not eligible experiences for musicians.

To be eligible to apply, you must submit a budget worksheet and an offer letter confirming whether your summer experience is paid or unpaid.

Internship+ funding is intended to help offset expenses associated with participating in a summer experience, such as housing, transportation, meals, and other necessary costs. Funding is not intended to serve as compensation.

Funding awards are determined based on your submitted budget and the following guidelines:

• Unpaid summer experiences: Students may be eligible to receive up to $5,000 based on their submitted budget. Priority funding consideration is given to students with unpaid experiences.
• Paid summer experiences (earnings up to $7,500): Students may be eligible to receive up to $2,500 based on their submitted budget.
• Paid summer experiences (earnings over $7,500): Students with demonstrated high or very high financial need may be eligible to receive up to $2,500 toward housing and food expenses, based on their submitted budget.

Internship+ funding is designed to help cover expenses directly related to your summer experience and is not intended to serve as compensation. Eligible expenses include:

• Travel and Local Transportation/Commuting: Costs associated with airfare, train, bus, etc. Any daily commuting expenses, such as public transit or fuel.
• Housing/Rent: Accommodation costs for the duration of your experience. Use reliable sources for estimates.
• Food Expenses: Ranging from $120/week in lower-cost areas to $150/week in higher-cost areas.
• Program Fee(s): Include any fees directly related to your program or experience, such as music festival application and/or registration fees, music festival tuition, fee-based programs, and research opportunities. 

By participating in the Internship+ program, you will:

• Connect your liberal arts or artistic education to real-world experience
• Explore a professional field of interest and grow your network
• Gain insight into workplace culture and develop key career-readiness skills
• Reflect upon your personal and professional growth
• Build practical tools for your job search, including interview prep, resume writing, and cover letter development