Becoming an Internship or Co-Op Employer

Help WilmU students experience the benefits of learning in a professional business environment.

What Are the Employer’s Responsibilities?

• Identify the student's faculty supervisor (Academic Program Chair) through the student, and notify them of your hiring decision.
• Host the students’ faculty supervisor(s) for a site visit.
• Contact the faculty supervisor if any concerns arise during the semester.
• Complete the Employer Evaluation Form, which will be provided to you by the student during the final third of the semester.
• International students are valuable contributors in many workplaces. See Hiring International Students for Internships and Co-Ops for additional information.

When Can Students Work?

Student work cycles align with the University’s academic semesters and typically last approximately 15 weeks:

• Fall Semester: September to December
• Spring Semester: January to April
• Summer Semester: May to August

Students may complete:

• 6-8 hours per week for internships (approximately 15 weeks), or
• 10-15 hours per week for co-op experiences, (typically spanning two semesters, or approximately 30 weeks).

Post a Position for an Internship or Co-Op

Employers may post opportunities through the University’s designated recruiting platform or coordinate directly with students and Academic Program Chairs.

Home-based businesses or organizations are not eligible to host internship or co-op experiences.

Need assistance drafting a position job description? See Writing Position Descriptions for Internships and Co-Ops for helpful guidelines.

Post a Job via Handshake*
Use our electronic job board, Handshake to upload the job.

* Requires a Handshake account. Sign Up with Handshake as an employer, or log in with an existing Handshake employer account.