Internships are mandatory for all Digital Media & Journalism students, including Journalism minors. The DMJ Department has a process by which students must get certified eligible to earn academic credits for work at an internship.

Certification must happen at least 1 semester BEFORE you look for an internship placement. Once you are eligible, please apply for certification.

To be eligible, you must have:

• completed 60 credits (junior or senior status)
• completed 30 credits at SUNY New Paltz
• earned 18 credits in your major
• earned a 2.5 or higher GPA
• submitted your application, with resume and Progress Report by the March deadline for summer and fall OR the November deadline for spring internships

Here’s the information packet: https://tinyurl.com/npinternpacket