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What to do once you’ve been APPROVED!

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Once you’ve been certified eligible to intern you may find an internship. When you do this there are a few steps you have to take. First, when you are approved you will be sent a congrats email/text, make sure you not only read the email but also to save it, you will need to reference it later the congrats email has all the steps and resources you need to find and secure an internship.  Here are a few resources for where to go from here.

  1. What to do – https://youtu.be/qfh8lAfwcEQ?si=e7_clxLh_PEeNoyt
  2. Where to look – https://youtu.be/P22Epg1O0yE?si=o0LIvpY_Qpbhqxp_
  3. Follow us on Instagram & Search through opportunities: https://www.instagram.com/npcommedia/   
  4. Use The Big List (of Past Internships) with Contacts to send your resume/cover letter:  tinyurl.com/npbiglist
  5. Consider an internship at The Legislative Gazette. All majors are welcome! There are scholarships available for qualified students for travel to Albany.

Attached in the congrats email is the Agreement Form for you/your site supervisor to fill out, sign and submit via the Internship Seminar Brightspace by the first week of classes

  2. Now you have all the resources you need to find, register, and secure an internship. Remember, you don’t need to secure an internship until the first day of the semester you are interning, so don’t panic! If you still have questions after reading this blog and checking your congrats, email you can ask Nancy Heiz, the internship coordinator, for help!

    If you’re not certified yet, read this!

 

Transfers: Register for Internship Eligibility Once You Have 30 New Paltz Credits

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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, all DMJ majors and journalism minors are required to complete an internship. CMM majors are not required, but if they want to earn credits for an internship, they must follow this process.

Remember to Submit your Application for Internship Eligibility!

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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). 

 

To start officially applying, read the Internship Information Packet here: tinyurl.com/npinternpacket! Then fill out the application at the end – 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 (N) 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.

 

Good luck! This is the first step of a new and exciting opportunity to truly step into the field you desire to work in. 

Is Your Resume Ready?

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If you’re planning to apply for internship eligibility this semester, one of the key requirements for approval is a well-crafted resume. We review each resume to ensure it meets professional standards and represents both you and our program in the best possible light. Your resume should be..

  • 1-page
  • Single sided
  • Have 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. Some tips for a successful resume are..

  • Include ONLY relevant information – education, experience, skills, coursework, etc.
  • In education, order schools reverse-chronologically (College, then High School)
  • Don’t clutter – leave white space
  • Make it well organized

If you are still having trouble putting together a resume or want someone to look it over, the Career Resource Center offers great resume help. Look out for Resumania on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the CRC from 9am-4pm! 

If you are unsure of how to get started with your resume, take a look at some templates from the CRC: https://www.newpaltz.edu/careers/ResumesMajor.html 

NYS Grants Fund for Non-Required Internships

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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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