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Gain Real-World Experience

Get outside the classroom and gain leadership experience and job skills while making connections on campus and in the Austin community.

Get an Internship

View a step-by-step guide on how to find an internship.

Make an appointment with a career counselor in Texas Career Engagement for help planning an internship.

Contact your academic advisor if you want college credit for internships.

Pursuing the Business Foundations Certificate? Students from all colleges and schools can apply for college credit for internships.

Completing a BDP certificate? BDP students from all colleges and schools can earn credit for internships.

Find Opportunities at UT

Partner with a faculty member and conduct undergraduate research. Get started by attending an info session and explore current faculty research projects on EUREKA.

Add a Bridging Disciplines Program certificate in one of 11 concentrations to your major and complete a BDP Connecting Experience abroad or with a local organization.

Join an honors society.

Become a FIG mentor and gain leadership experience.

Find an on-campus job.

Go off Campus

Apply to become an Archer Fellow and travel to Washington D.C. to intern while taking UT courses.

Search for volunteer opportunities.

Fit study abroad into your four-year academic plan.