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Fall 2024 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.

How do I get started?

Step 1: Find an Agency Sponsor
  • Review the Available Environmental Studies Internships to find an agency to sponsor you. Email an internship agency to ask if they can sponsor your 2-unit or 5-unit internship. The agency sponsor is your internship supervisor. Once they agree, ask them to complete the Agency Sponsor Form using their official email and confirm with you once it's submitted.
Step 2: Find an ENVS Faculty Sponsor
  • Check the ENVS Faculty Directory to find a faculty member whose expertise aligns with your internship. Email them to ask if they can sponsor your internship, specifying the course (ENVS 84, 83, 183, 183A, or 183B) and the agency name. After they agree, complete the Student Internship Enrollment Form and ask the faculty to submit the Faculty Sponsor Form, confirming its completion with you.
    • Note: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, Katie Monsen will sponsor most 2-unit internships; email her directly at kmonsen@ucsc.edu if you’re enrolling in ENVS 84.
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. Remember to manually register before the October 14 deadline to add the 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.

Do you have questions?

  • 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 on Slug Success:
    • Log in to Slug Success
    • 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.

ENVS Internship Office Advising Hours