Environmental Biology Internship
The internship required for the completion of an Environmental Biology Major (Biology Major, Option: Environmental Biology) is defined as 12 weeks (480 hours) of on-the-job experience in some aspect of environmental biology.
The internship is only a temporary job with a public or private environmental organization. Some environmental agencies have dedicated internship programs. Others do not and they may be confused when you write to them and apply for an internship. It is very important to define your internship as a temporary position when you contact environmental organizations.
Although you are responsible for finding your own internship, the Environmental Biology Program has a detailed portfolio to help you choose the experience that fits your interests.
Go to the useful links page for information that may help you find an internship.
Internship Checklist
- Prepare a resume and cover letter as soon as possible.
- Search for at least five to seven internships as soon as possible.
- Send resumes and cover letters to agencies at least three months prior to the proposed internship.
- Follow-up contacts every three weeks after sending the application letters.
- Once you make a decision to accept an internship, accept the position in writing.
- Submit an internship approval form before the last day to add classes for the semester in which you intern.
- At week 5, provide the Program Coordinator with the best times to contact your internship supervisors.
- Remind your internship supervisor to write your evaluation and complete your report no later than August 1 (summer), December 1 (fall) or May 1 (spring).
See the Internship Handbook for more information.
