Internship Information--Students

You can choose from three types of internship opportunities.  Since the inception of the program in 1982 the program has placed over 2800 interns in more than 1100 locations in more than 25 states, Washington, DC, and 18 foreign countries.  The Bassett Internship Program teams with Career Services to find just the right experience for you.

1.  Academic Internships: Allow you to earn academic credit (3 hours) and a grade by conducting a non-paid internship through a Randolph-Macon course.  The program is open to juniors and seniors from all academic departments who hold an overall GPA of 2.25 or higher.  These placements are coordinated through academic departments.

2.  Paid Internships:  Are open to the general student population and will aid with obtaining entry-level employment opportunities.  These are coordinated through the Career Services office.

3.  Additional Programs:

• A. Purnell Bailey pre-ministerial program for ordained ministry: If you are a Bailey Scholar and a senior at Randolph-Macon, you can gain exposure to the ministry. A stipend is offered to participants.
  
• Public Service / Non-profit Internships: Gain experience in the public service and non-profit sectors through a paid 10-week summer internship with companies like Goodwill of Central Virginia and Hanover Safe Place.
  
• Volunteer Internships: Are open to the general student population and will aid with obtaining entry-level employment opportunities.  These are coordinated through the Career Services office.
  
• Disney College Program: Spend a semester at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. in a paid internship through the Disney College Program. Live, Learn, and Earn your way through a memorable and valuable experience.

Find Us!
The Bassett Internship Program is located in Thomas Branch Hall
Room 127 
114 College Avenue - Please enter through the Henry Street entrance

For more information contact the Director, Dr. Ed Showalter,  (804) 752-3103.