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Having Trouble Registering for Internship Credits?

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Have you been given permission to register for internship credits and/or the internship seminar but are still having trouble registering via My Schedule Planner? Here are some tips:

First, ensure you have selected “Open and Full” because the college sets internships as “FULL” to compel students to get their internships approved and be granted permission to register.

Next, you can only register for the section for which you were granted permission — You must disable all the other sections. REGISTER BY CRN! Watch this: https://youtu.be/9bIxZYyLgXs 

If you haven’t been given permission to register for internship credits then you may NOT register for internship credits. You must have your internship placement approved before registering, but don’t worry, internship registration is separate from your time assignment! Read this for more information.

Human Resources Internship Opportunity!

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Access: Supports for Living is a non-profit agency serving the Mid-Hudson Valley community and beyond in all aspects of human services. Growing and expanding Behavioral Health including Community Counseling Clinics, PROS Clinics, Mobile Mental Health, Psychiatric Urgent Care, Community Outreach. This position is tailored towards Organizational Communication students. This position requires that applicants be eligible to receive credit hours for their internship and must be studying Human Resources or a related field.

This position is located in Middletown and unpaid with flexible hours within the following time frame, Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm.

To be considered, please submit a cover letter with your application that includes the school you are attending, degree program, details on your internship requirements, and the Access program(s) that are of interest to you.

Duties consist of:

  • Marketing and advertising jobs.
  • Researching and writing effective job descriptions.
  • Provide onboarding support.
  • Provide support to the recruiting and training teams.
  • Perform surveys and data analysis.
  • Gain HRIS experience.
  • Assist in archiving, as well as some electronic file management and organization.
  • Additional assignments may be determined at a future date.

The application link to this position can be found here.

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!

 

Don’t Miss Out! CRC Internship and Career Fair Oct. 22

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The Career Resource Center’s Internship and Career Fair will be happening in the Student Union Ballroom from 11 am – 3 pm. Over 70 recruiters will be on campus to recruit for full-time, part-time, and internship positions. Be sure to dress in business professional attire to make a good impression.

View the full list of employers here:

Fall 2025 Career Fair for Jobs and Internships | Handshake

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.

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 

Busting Internship Myths

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Myth 1: Internships are required for COM majors

Reality 1: Internships are optional for COM majors, but they are beneficial

Internships give you practical, real-life experience in the workplace. Even though you are not required to complete an internship as a Communication major, it can be very helpful to do so.

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Don’t Miss the Career Fair on October 18th!

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The CRC Career Fair for Jobs and Internships is taking place this Fall on October 18 from 11:00am-3:00pm, Elting Gym in the Athletic & Wellness Center.

Don’t forget to attend the career fair and get your resume ready at RESUMANIA on October 16th in the Career Resource Center. All students are welcome to stop by the CRC to get a quick resume check that day before presenting it to exhibitors at the fair.


Over 70 employers will be looking to fill full-time, part-time, and internships positions.
Be sure to RSVP for this event through Handshake to increase your visibility to potential employers.

View a full list of employers who will be attending here:

Fall 2023 Career Fair for Jobs and Internships | Handshake (joinhandshake.com).