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ENVS Internship Program

The Department of Environmental Studies offers a comprehensive internship program that connects classroom learning with hands-on skills and real-world experiences. By collaborating with ENVS faculty and researchers, the program provides diverse on- and off-campus opportunities for academic credit.

Fall 2024

The deadline to enroll in an ENVS internship course has passed. Please complete forms early for Winter quarter.

Winter 2025

Start the process early and contact the internship agency and ENVS faculty the previous quarter for sponsorship. The deadline to register for an internship course is:

  • 5-unit courses (ENVS 83, 183, 183A, 183B): Monday, January 16
  • 2-unit course (ENVS 84): Monday, January 20

Spring 2025

Start the process early and contact the internship agency and ENVS faculty the previous quarter for sponsorship. The deadline to register for an internship course is:

  • 5-unit courses (ENVS 83, 183, 183A, 183B): Monday, April 7
  • 2-unit course (ENVS 84): Monday, April 14

How do I get started?

Step 1: Find an Agency Sponsor
Step 2: Find an ENVS Faculty Sponsor
  • Review the ENVS Faculty Directory and pick a faculty to email and ask them if they will sponsor your ENVS 83, 84, 183, 183A or 183B course. Include the name of the agency you will be interning at.
    • 5-unit courses: Students must contact a faculty whose expertise matches their internship
    • 2-unit course: Students can contact any ENVS faculty to sponsor their internship
  • After they agree to sponsor you, you will complete the Student Internship Enrollment Form and ask the faculty to submit the Faculty Sponsor Form using their official email.
Step 3: Register for your ENVS Internship Course
  • Once all forms are submitted, email esinternships@ucsc.edu to request an enrollment code for your internship course. You will be added to Canvas after you register for a course. Review our Key Due Dates for this quarter’s deadlines.

How many hours do I complete for my internship?

  • A 2-unit intern must complete 60 hours by the end of the quarter (about 6 hours per week), with a minimum of 54 hours required to pass.
  • A 5-unit intern must complete 120 hours by the end of the quarter (about 12 hours per week), with a minimum of 108 hours required to pass.
  • For more details on course requirements, please review the Internship Course Requirements page.

CONTACT US

  • Email the Internship Office at esintern@ucsc.edu
  • Visit us in person during drop-in hours at 491 Interdisciplinary Sciences Building (ISB)
  • Join our Zoom drop-in hours
  • Schedule a 30-minute Zoom appointment:
    • Log in to Slug Success or the Navigate app
    • On your Home Page, click "Appointments", then "Schedule an Appointment"
    • On the New Appointment page, select "Advising" and then "Internships" from the dropdown
    • Pick a date, click "Find Available Times" and select a time that works for you
    • A confirmation email with a Zoom link will be sent once your appointment is scheduled

*Review the calendar below for our drop-in hours and appointments. Click a time block on the calendar to see details and location.