A RMC student participating in an internship at Carter Machinery poses for a photo outside next to a piece of equipment

Internships

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Find the internship that’s right for you

Internships offer a real-world setting for connecting academic learning with future goals. Experiential learning is vital part of the RMC experience, and required for many majors. 

Internships for academic credit

The Bassett Internship Program coordinates academic credit for qualifying internships completed by juniors and seniors. These 3-credit-hour internships require a minimum of 130 hours of paid or unpaid supervised work. 

A RMC student poses for a photo while interning at the CBS 6 studio.

Paid and volunteer internships

The Edge team connects students with opportunities for paid and volunteer internships to gain experience in their field.  These are open to all students and may be eligible for academic credit through the Bassett Internship Program.

A RMC student smiles at the camera in front of the Centenary United Methodist Church sign where they interned
A man completing internships while kneeling down with a bike.

Why intern during college?

Internships allow students to:

  • Explore a career path before committing to it
  • Network, practice career skills, and expand learning beyond the classroom
  • Discover interests and capabilities, make confident choices about the future, and discover the right path for transition to career or graduate studies

Whichever internship you choose, the experience and life lessons you will gain are invaluable to your future.

When to intern

RMC students intern:

  • During the semester
  • During January term
  • During the summer
  • Domestically and abroad

Read more student stories below to see how different internships are structured.

Two RMC students pose with turtles at Marymount during their internship

Resources

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Internships Career Preparation Political Science

Prestigious Governor’s Fellows Program Embeds RMC Seniors in State Government

Meg Hemphill ’27 and Quentin Mankin ’27 have spent eight weeks learning and working in the Virginia Governor’s administration.

Two RMC students in business suits stand smiling in front of the Virginia Capitol building
Internships Academics Athletics

Close Student-Faculty Relationships, Interdisciplinary Study Celebrated as Part of Inauguration Week Ceremonies

The Academic Symposium and Community Showcase was part of a week of programming celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Michael E. Hill as RMC’s 16th President.

Four people sit at a high-top table having a discussion into microphones in front of a seated crowd
Internships Academics Art History

Two Art History Interns Forge Pathways to Museum Careers

At the VMFA and the Valentine, respectively, Milly Mach ’26 and Allison Seiberling ’26 are laying the groundwork for curatorial careers.

Milly Mach and Katie Domurat pose together in front of paintings at the VMFA
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