INFO 495

Informatics students who are completing an internship with or without pay are eligible to earn credits if they complete additional academic deliverables with an iSchool faculty member. International students must register for credits in order to be eligible for CPT (Curricular Practical Training).

Experiential Learning Proposal Form for INFO 495:

The completed proposal for an internship in Informatics is due at the start of the quarter in which you plan to enroll in INFO 495. Late proposals will be accepted on a case-by-case basis and should not be expected to be completed in a timely fashion. Late proposals are subject to additional registration fees. 

• Submit your proposal by completing the Experiential Learning Proposal Form above. For directions and additional information, go to Experiential Learning for Credit page on the Informatics Resource Site (Canvas).

To receive credit for an internship in an upcoming quarter, please follow these guidelines:

• An internship may be 1-5 credits per quarter. One (1) credit equates to approximately 3-4 hours a week of work.
• Students can take and apply a maximum of 12 credits of INFO 495 toward their Informatics degree.
• You will be working with both your site supervisor at your internship/service learning and a faculty supervisor. Your faculty supervisor will oversee and evaluate your learning and performance objectives. The faculty supervisor is responsible for issuing your grade in INFO 495.

Important dates:

Any submission past the deadline will be accepted on a case-by-case and should not be expected to be completed quickly. Additional registration fees may apply. 

• Summer 2025: due by June 23
• Autumn 2025: due by September 24
• Winter 2026: due by January 5
• Spring 2026: due by March 30