Grand Canyon University Internship Programs

Find Your Pathway

The Academic and Career Excellence (ACE) Centers at Grand Canyon University is your one-stop shop for finding, selecting and preparing for career-making opportunities. This office provides:

  • Programmatic Internships
    Aligned with your major field of study
  • Study Abroad Info Sessions
    Weekly seminars on international study. Explore Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Access To Internship Listings
    Career Connections and other job banks
  • Elective Internships
    Managed by the ACE Centers
  • Internship Preparation Workshops
    Learn how to maximize your opportunity
  • Job and Internship Fairs
    On-campus events and interview opportunities

Contact the ACE Centers

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Work alongside industry professionals to gain practical knowledge and marketable skills while earning college credit and building your resume. Allow ACE to help you find a promising path.

How To Apply

Initiate the internship process by meeting with your Student Services Advisor to review your eligibility and complete an internship registration packet. Requirements are as follows:

  • Minimum of 36 completed credits from a GCU-approved institution
  • Completion of one academic term at GCU
  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA2
  • Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA2

Once you have determined your eligibility, you must request that the document be added to your Student Portal. From there, it will be found under the eDocs section. Your internship registration packet will include:

  • Intern registration form
  • Code of conduct agreement
  • Resume

Compensation and Academic Credit

Some internship programs offer paid compensation. Students can also earn credits toward completion of an academic degree. Keep in mind the following guidelines:

  • Learning objectives must be fulfilled in order to earn academic credit
  • Undergraduate students may earn up to 12 credits over multiple semesters
  • Graduate students may use internship credits to meet transfer credit deficiencies
  • Graduate international students may receive one academic credit for working 45 hours or more during an internship and completing the respective online internship course
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How To Earn Credits

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The number of academic credits earned is determined by the number of working hours the employer offers and the completion of the online internship course.

Undergraduate students can complete internships for one, two or four elective credits per semester, up to a maximum of 12 credits.

  • One credit – 45 or more hours of work
  • Two credits – 90 or more hours of work
  • Four credits – 180 or more hours of work

Graduate students may receive one academic credit for a minimum of 45 hours of internship work.

Internship Grading

Each week, student interns must submit activity descriptions via the online Learning Management System (LMS) classroom. At the end of the internship program, you will deliver a portfolio for grading which accounts for 76% of the internship grade. This portfolio includes:

  • PowerPoint presentation
  • Reflection paper
  • One-page evaluation form completed by your site supervisor or mentor

Opportunities for Employer Partnership

ACE partners with business organizations seeking to recruit ambitious and talented students. As GCU students gain practical work experience and training, employers can also help shape these bright individuals into future qualified candidates prepared to meet your organizational needs.

Please complete the form to receive more information about employer partnerships and connecting with GCU interns.

Request More Information

At GCU, our goal is to provide inspiring and challenging learning pathways that offer change, development, introspection and growth. To learn more about internship opportunities and partnerships, contact the ACE Centers today. Complete the internship information request form to have an ACE representative contact you.

1 International students must obtain approval from the Center for International Education.

2 Some programs may require a higher GPA.