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ENVS Internship Program

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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, researchers, and local agencies, the program provides diverse on- and off-campus opportunities for academic credit.
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ENVS Internship Courses

Courses: ENVS 84, 83, 183, 183A and 183B.

Review the ENVS Internship Course Comparison to learn more about the course requirements and differences.

Deadline to enroll in an Internship Course

Start the process early. If possible, contact the internship agency and an ENVS faculty the previous quarter for sponsorship especially if you are hoping to enroll in ENVS 183A.
  • Spring 2025, The deadline to register for an internship course is:
    • 5-unit courses (ENVS 83, 183, 183A, 183B) enroll by Monday, April 7
    • 2-unit course (ENVS 84) enroll by Monday, April 14
  • Summer 2025, Summer Session enrollment opens May 1st. The deadline to register for ENVS 84 is:
    • 10-Week Session enroll by June 25
    • Summer Session 2 enroll by July 28
    • If you are interested in enrolling summer, please email esintern@ucsc.edu to request a meeting with the internship coordinator. Students need the internship office's approval before enrolling.

How to enroll in an Internship Course

  • STEP 1: Email an Agency Sponsor
  • STEP 2: Email an ENVS Faculty Sponsor
    • Review our list of ENVS Faculty Sponsors and email a faculty to ask them to sponsor your 2-unit or 5-unit internship.
    • You can copy our Faculty Sponsor Email Template
      • ENVS 84 students: You can contact any faculty on our list
      • ENVS 83, 183, 183A and 183B students: You should contact a faculty whose expertise matches your internship
  • STEP 3: Submit the ENVS Internship Course: Student Enrollment Form
    • Once you submit the form, our office will email you a Docusign to collect signatures from all three parties. 
    • After the Docusign is complete, our office will send you an enrollment code to register for your course. Students are added to Canvas after they enroll in their course.

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.