CAS IN 399

Now accepting applications to register for the Fall 2026 section of CAS IN 399.

Please read the page below to learn more about eligibility guidelines and our required info session.

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Course Overview

CAS IN 399 is a variable-credit, asynchronous online, pass/fail course for CAS undergraduates who are required to earn credit while interning off campus. Taught by EL Connector staff, the course complements the experiential learning you’ll be doing in your internships through critical self-reflection and professional development.

Interested students are responsible for securing your own internship placement and for submitting a complete application. Enrollment in CAS IN 399 is limited and reserved for students who are required to be registered for course credit in order to intern. Only students whose applications are approved receive permission to register for CAS IN 399. Read more about the application process and eligibility requirements below. 

Applications for Fall 2026 will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the course is full. Interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as an internship offer is secured. International students must apply in time to have their CPT request approved before the start of the semester. (CPT requests take approximately 10 business days to review.) No students will be admitted to IN 399 after the add deadline on September 16, 2026.  

Currently, credits associated with IN 399 do not count towards graduation requirements in CAS. This policy is under review and subject to change. More information will be provided when available. 

In certain cases, CAS IN 399 may be repeated for credit. If you have taken the course previously and would like to register again, please email casel@bu.edu to inquire about your eligibility.

International students should not take more than 3 total semesters of internship courses that support work authorization (CPT) for off-campus positions. Please contact your ISSO advisor for more information.

Course Format

CAS IN 399 is a variable-credit, asynchronous online summer course that students take alongside an approved internship during the fall, spring, or summer semester. 

The course is run through Blackboard and divided into 6 instructional modules. Each module is designed to cover 1/6th of the internship’s total duration and must be completed in the order assigned. Assignments include reading and writing exercises as well as video recordings. 

During the fall or spring, IN 399 can accommodate students with internships that run the length of the 14-week semester and require at least 6 hours of work per week. It is the student’s responsibility to track your own progress through the online course and to ensure that you are completing a new module about every two weeks, so that you stay on track to finish by the last day of the semester. 

Grading for IN 399 is pass/fail. To successfully pass the course, students are expected to complete all instructional modules successively and in a timely manner; have 100% attendance at the internship site; and demonstrate engagement with the course material throughout the duration of the internship.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for admission to CAS IN 399 in Fall 2026, you must meet the following criteria:  

• Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the College of Arts & Sciences at Boston University  
• Have an expected date of graduation no earlier than January 2027 
• Watch a recording of the required information session for the course 
  • Please email casel@bu.edu to request access to the recording. 
• Have secured an eligible internship offer for Fall 2026 by the time you apply  
• Be required to earn course credit while interning  
• Have taken the prerequisite course, CAS IN 299, in a previous semester 
• International students must also meet the additional requirements related to work authorization described below 

Internship Requirements

To be approved to register for IN 399 in Fall 2026, you must secure an offer from an off-campus organization that is unaffiliated with BU. The offer must be secured prior to submitting your application, and the internship must meet the following criteria:  

• Start on or before September 14, 2026 
• Continue through the week ending on December 11, 2026 
• Require you to intern a minimum of 6 hours per week and a total of at least 80 hours during the Fall 2026 semester (these hours may be either in-person or remote or hybrid) 
• Be offered through an organization that is not affiliated with BU. (Note: for the purposes of this course, Boston Medical Center is considered an off-campus site. If you have an internship at BMC, you may apply.) 

International Students: Additional Requirements and Information

International students are welcome to apply to register for IN 399 but will need to demonstrate appropriate authorizations before beginning the internship. 

F-1 international students with off-campus internship offers must: 

• Secure an internship directly related to your major field of study  
• Ensure that the dates of the internship do not extend before or after the official dates of the Fall 2026 semester (September 2-December 18) 
• Receive approval from the department/program in which you are a declared major  
• Be maintaining valid status and have completed at least one year of full-time enrollment in the US 
• Obtain CPT employment authorization to support the internship before the internship begins 

International students on all other immigration classifications should consult with your ISSO advisor prior to submitting an application to confirm eligibility and/or obtain required authorizations in advance. 

Application Instructions and Process

Please complete the following steps to be considered for approval to register for IN 399. 

Frequently Asked Questions

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