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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 Offered: ENVS 84, 83, 183, 183A and 183B. Review the ENVS Internship Course Comparison Tool to learn more about the course requirements and differences.

Enrollment Deadlines

Summer 2025

  • Summer Session enrollment opens May 1st.

  • Enroll in ENVS 84 by Friday, June 20th

  • If you are interested in enrolling email esintern@ucsc.edu to request a meeting with the Internships Coordinator.

Fall 2025

Start the process early. Contact the internship agency and ENVS faculty during summer, especially for ENVS 183A.

  • 5-unit courses (ENVS 83, 183, 183A and 183B) enroll by Monday, October 6th

  • 2-unit course (ENVS 84) enroll by Monday, October 12th

How to Enroll

  • STEP 1: Email an Agency Sponsor
    • The Fall internship list will be available on this page starting Monday, June 30. In the meantime, explore our Spring 2025 internships to get a sense of the opportunities that might interest you.
    • Find an internship on our list and email the agency sponsor using our template. The agency sponsor will be your supervisor at the internship.
  • STEP 2: Email an ENVS Faculty Sponsor
    • Review our ENVS Faculty Sponsor List and email a faculty using our 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 Student Enrollment Form
    • Once you submit the form, our office will email you a Docusign to collect signatures from all three parties. If you are new to Docusign, please review the How to Sign a Docusign Document video tutorial.
    • 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 us at esintern@ucsc.edu
  • Visit us 491 Interdisciplinary Sciences Building (ISB) during in person drop-in hours
  • Join Zoom Drop-in Hours. Review calendar below for details
  • 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.