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GSL 404: Internship for Credit
GSL 404: Internship is a Pass/No Pass course that allows undergraduate students in the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages to earn 1-4 academic credits for completing an internship or professional experience related to their target language. An academic internship is one form of experiential learning that facilitates real-world application of classroom knowledge and theory. Through the internship, students will develop professional skills, gain hands-on experience, evaluate career opportunities, and begin building a professional network. Upon fulfilling the requirements of the internship provider, students will complete a critical reflection to examine the connection between the internship, Schnitzer School coursework, and their professional goals.
Connect with your advisor or the Intercultural Experiences and Career Readiness Coordinator to see if credits can be applied to your major. Please note that departmental approval is required and not guaranteed. See the full list of Schnitzer School majors here.
How to Register:
Students must submit an internship proposal form and receive instructor approval to register for GSL 404 credit.
- Explore and apply for internships to secure an offer.
- Propose your experience for final approval by Week 8 of the term prior to the start of your internship.
- Follow the instructions provided upon approval to register for credits through DuckWeb.
Internship Criteria:
- The internship must provide an opportunity for the student to practice their target language
- The internship must run for at least 6 weeks
- The internship must be project-based or involve industry-specific learning activities or skill development
- Unpaid internships that can be used for credit must follow the Fair Labor Standards Act internship criteria
- Students must be supervised by an on-site staff member. The on-site supervisor and student are required to complete the GSL 404 Internship Agreement Form to acknowledge and affirm their understanding of the expectations and responsibilities of all parties involved.
Internships may be:
- Paid or Unpaid
- In-person, remote, or hybrid
- Entirely in English but related to your Schnitzer School area of study*
*Eligibility for application of credit towards majors varies by program.
Internships may not be
- Unsupervised
- Club leadership roles
- Unrelated to your Schnitzer School major
- Under 30 hours
Propose your internship for GSL 404
Funding Opportunities
CAS Experiential Learning Opportunity Scholarship: Up to $2,000
The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to invite undergraduate students to apply for scholarships to support them in pursuing experiential learning opportunities. The scholarship will provide financial support of up to $2,000 to assist students in completing an unpaid internship, research opportunity, or service-learning experience. Preference will be given to applicants with financial need, as determined by the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships. We will consider assistance for paid internships where the case can be made that the compensation will not be adequate to cover living expenses.
CAPS Partner Internship Course Fellowship: Up to $300
In collaboration with the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages, CAPS offers two fellowships per term to students completing an internship for credit with a CAPS partner organization. Each fellowship provides up to $300 to help cover internship course tuition for students who demonstrate financial need and have remaining tuition costs after other eligible scholarship funding has been applied.
As a last-dollar scholarship, applicants are required to apply for other available experiential learning or internship scholarships first. CAPS fellowship funding is intended to help bridge any remaining gap in internship course tuition after other scholarship support has been applied.
Winter Term 2027 Internship Opportunity
International Engagement & Communications Internship (ten-week and one-year placements available)
In collaboration with the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies (CAPS), the Oregon China Council is offering both short-term and long-term internship positions for students in the Schnitzer School.
- Academic Credit: Pre-approved for GSL:404 Internship
- Application Deadline: November 28, 2027
- Duration options: Ten-Week and One-Year placements
Global Works
Partnering with professional internship providers worldwide, GlobalWorks arranges tailored international placements for UO students. These internships allow students to earn UO credits while gaining invaluable work experience in different cultural settings.
GlobalWorks International Internship Program
Jobs & Internships
Browse new job, internship, and fellowship opportunities curated by the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages and updated weekly.
Community Partners
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Experiential Learning Partnership
Career Center
The University of Oregon Career Center offers appointments with career coaches and resources to help you build career readiness skills.