Communication majors are eligible for up to $3K under the “Living Internship Stipend.” The Living Internship Stipend provides support that enables students to participate in unpaid internships, fieldwork, or curricular applied learning in public service and high-demand non-profit sectors related to their major and/or future career goals, but is NOT REQUIRED by their major. Funding provided can support transportation, parking, childcare, housing, food, and other incidental costs and expenses. If selected, applicants may be approved for up to $3,000.
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What to do Once You’ve Been Approved for Internship Credits
NYS Music Seeking Interns in Music History Research and Journalism
NYS Music is seeking interns in music history research and news and features for the Spring and Summer semesters of 2025!
The 2025 NYWICI Scholarship Program is Now Open
We are excited to announce that the 2025 NYWICI Scholarship Program is officially open! This prestigious program provides financial support to students pursuing careers in communications, helping to nurture the next generation of industry leaders.
Before applying, please take a moment to review the eligibility requirements and obligations. All applications and supporting documents must be submitted by Friday, January 10, 2025. No exceptions will be made.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to info@nywici.org. Apply today by clicking here to learn more.
Transfers: Register for Internship Eligibility Once You Have 30 New Paltz Credits
Transfer students, you should apply for internship eligibility once you have 30 New Paltz credits. Applying for internship eligibility means you must be approved to earn credits for any internship you complete, before you complete it. In order to do a required internship for credits you must be certified eligible. Although you only have to be certified one semester before, we recommend you get certified ASAP. Once you are eligible you remain eligible until you graduate (unless your GPA drops below a 2.5). Here are the minimum requirements to be certified as eligible to earn internship credits.
- 2.5 GPA
- 18 credits in your major (can be in progress)
- 60 total credits
- 30 credits at SUNY New Paltz (can be in progress)
To start officially applying, read the Internship Information Packet here! It may seem like a lot of information, but don’t be alarmed, most of the information is probably stuff you already know so just make sure you refresh yourself with the info before you apply. Once you have read and understood the Info Packet you can fill out the application here. In this application you will; answer some simple questions about your understanding of the process and preferences you may have for your internship. You will submit a resume and progress report. Read the linked articles to ensure you have properly formatted your resume and progress report. The last question on the application will ask if you want to receive SMS texts about your status of eligibility. We highly encourage you to add your number so you can be the most up to date on your status and new information.
If any part of this application is confusing or you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Nancy Heiz at heizn@newpaltz.edu (please make sure to include your Banner number in your correspondence). We do ask that you read the information packet in its entirety before reaching out as your question most likely will be answered there.
Remember CMM majors are not required to do an internship, but if you want to earn credits for an internship, you must follow this process.
RESCHEDULED Oct. 8 Q&A with Journalist and Filmmaker Andre Lambertson
POSTPONED: The Q&A with the 2024 James H. Ottaway Sr. Visiting Professor of Journalism, Andre Lambertson has been RESCHEDULED to next Tuesday, Oct. 8! The event is in the Honors Center, College Hall at 6:00 PM. See attached flyer for more details.
Policy Research Job Opportunity with NYS Comptroller in Albany; Graduating Journalism and Comm Students and Recent Grads Urged to Apply!
A small policy research unit in the Office of the New York State Comptroller in Albany that specializes in local government finances and other issues affecting local governments is currently recruiting candidates for permanent entry-level positions. For these positions they are looking for people who are interested in policy research on local governments, who are comfortable working with data (cleaning, analyzing, presenting findings in charts and tables), and who also have excellent communication skills—especially writing. They are using the state’s “HELPS” process, which means that candidates do not have to have taken civil service exams or be on a civil service list to be hired. The positions they are looking to fill require a college degree, including some quantitative coursework. The link below has the details. These jobs are in Albany, New York.
The job posting is set to expire on Friday, but they plan to extend the deadline until mid-October. They also expect to post a second position with the same qualifications and job duties in the near future. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not expect to graduate until the spring. Good luck!
Is Your Resume Ready?
When you apply for internship eligibility, an updated resume is required. The qualifications for your resume are:
- 1-page
- Single sided
- No listed home street address
If your resume doesn’t include relevant information or it needs a bit of work, your application could be held for review. Here are some tips for a successful resume:
- Includes ONLY relevant information – education, experience, skills and coursework
- In the education section, order schools reverse-chronologically (College, then High School)
- Don’t clutter it – leave white space
- Make it well organized
If you are still having trouble putting together a resume or you want someone to look it over, the Career Resource Center offers great resume help.
Remember to Submit Your Application for Internship Eligibility!
The application for internship eligibility is easier and better than ever before! First, before you apply, make sure you are qualified to apply for eligibility. Here is the check list:
- 60+ total credits
- 30+ credits at New Paltz (1 year residency)
- 18+ credits in the major
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Once you are qualified you can begin the application. Remember, this application is a one-time deal, which means once you are approved you can intern any semester thereafter (as long as your GPA doesn’t drop below a 2.5).
