{"id":1274,"date":"2023-08-24T14:37:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T18:37:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas-connector\/?page_id=1274"},"modified":"2026-06-15T15:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T19:02:09","slug":"cas-internship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas-connector\/programs\/cas-internship-courses\/cas-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"CAS IN 299"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Applications to register for the Fall 2026 section of CAS IN 299 are now open. Please read the page below to learn more about eligibility guidelines and our required info session.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" style=\"background-color: #e31936; color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/esalius\/internship-course-in-299-or-in-399-consultation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet with IN 299 Instructor<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span><strong><span style=\"color: #e31936;\">Course Overview<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CAS IN 299 is a two-credit, seminar-style course that fulfills the <strong>Teamwork\/Collaboration<\/strong> BU Hub requirement. Taught by EL Connector staff, the course complements the experiential learning you\u2019ll be doing in your internships, by encouraging critical self-reflection and the development of career readiness competencies.<\/p>\n<p>Registered students are<strong> responsible for securing your own internship placement<\/strong> and for submitting a complete application. Only students with approved applications receive permission to register for IN 299. Read more about the application process and eligibility requirements below.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><b>Applications for Fall 2026 open on March 19, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the course is full.<\/b><span> Due to limited space in IN 299, 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 first meeting of IN 299. (CPT requests take approximately 10 business days to review.) <strong>No students will be registered for the course after September 16, 2026<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>CAS IN 299 cannot be repeated for credit; participation in the course is limited to one semester. <strong>International students should not take more than 3 total semesters of internship courses that support work authorization (CPT) for off-campus positions.<\/strong> Please contact <a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/contact\/student-advising\/\">your ISSO advisor<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #e31936;\"><strong>Course Format<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>IN 299 meets <em>in person on the CRC <\/em>every other week during the semester, on <strong>Mondays from 4:30-6:15 pm <\/strong>in Fall 2026. It is a <strong>two-credit,<\/strong> <strong>pass\/fail<\/strong> course; the credits count towards graduation requirements in CAS as an elective. IN 299 does not count for major credit. To receive credit for the course and earn the BU Hub unit for Teamwork\/Collaboration, students must attend all class meetings and complete the required coursework. Coursework includes regular reading assignments, individual and collaborative writing exercises, and a team-based final project.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #e31936;\"><strong>Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To be considered for approval to register for IN 299 in Fall 2026, you must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the College of Arts &amp; Sciences at Boston University<\/li>\n<li>Have an expected date of graduation no earlier than January 2027<\/li>\n<li>Plan to study on campus in Fall 2026 (i.e., students on leaves of absences from BU or studying away from campus next semester are ineligible to apply)<\/li>\n<li>Be able to attend every class meeting of IN 299 in Fall 2026, on Mondays, from 4:30-6:15 pm<\/li>\n<li>Attend <span data-contrast=\"auto\">a required information session about the course<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The information session for the Fall 2026 section of IN 299 was held on<span>\u00a0<\/span>Thursday, March 19, 12:30-1:15pm on Zoom.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your schedule did not allow you to attend the session, please email <\/span><a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"mailto:casel@bu.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">casel@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to request an alternative way to satisfy the requirement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Have secured an eligible internship offer for Fall 2026 by the time you apply<\/li>\n<li>International students must also meet the additional requirements related to work authorization described below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #e31936;\"><strong>Internship Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To be considered for approval to register for IN 299 in Fall 2026, you must secure an offer<span> from <\/span><b>either<\/b><span> one of the approved on-campus placements <\/span><b>or<\/b><span> from <\/span><span>an off-campus organization<\/span><span> that is unaffiliated with BU. The offer must be secured<\/span> <span>prior to <\/span><span>submitting your application, and the<\/span><span> internship must meet the following criteria<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start on or before September 14, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Continue through the week ending on December 11, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Require you to intern a minimum of <strong><u>6 hours per week<\/u><\/strong> <em>and <\/em><strong><u>a total of at least 80 hours<\/u><\/strong> during the Fall 2026 semester (these hours may be either in-person or remote or hybrid)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Be offered through <strong>either<\/strong> an organization that is not affiliated with BU <\/span><b>or<\/b><span> by one of the approved on-campus sites listed in the next section (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.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #e31936;\"><strong>Available On-Campus Internship Placements<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The EL Connector partners with select BU offices to make available each semester a number of on-campus internship placements. Students selected for these on-campus internships are expected to take IN 299 while they intern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fall 2026 placements are listed below. Applications are now open.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button-primary\" style=\"background-color: #e31936; color: white;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas-connector\/on-campus-internship-application-fall-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for an On-Campus Internship<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>The priority deadline to submit applications for an on-campus internship placement is April 24, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students who submitted applications ahead of the deadline will be contacted about the next steps in the process.<\/p>\n<p>If selected for an on-campus internship, a seat will be held for you in IN 299. However, in order to officially enroll in the course, you are responsible for submitting a completed\u00a0 application by July 1, 2026. All applications submitted by students selected for on-campus placements will be automatically accepted if received by that date.<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><b>CAS Business Office - Office Assistant Intern<\/b><\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rate of pay<\/span>: $15.25\/hour<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hours per week of work<\/span>: Up to 15<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Supervisor<\/span>: Allie Gustin, Assistant Director of HR and Admin Payroll<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Posting<\/span>: The College of Arts &amp; Sciences (CAS) Business Office is seeking a dedicated and organized Office Assistant Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage general office responsibilities while supporting special projects related to payroll, employee onboarding and offboarding, and the monthly newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>General office duties\n<ul>\n<li>Answer and direct phone calls in a professional manner<\/li>\n<li>Manage office inventory and order supplies as needed<\/li>\n<li>Sort and distribute incoming mail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Special projects support\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with payroll processing and related administrative tasks<\/li>\n<li>Support the onboarding and offboarding processes for CAS employees<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to the creation and distribution of the monthly CAS newsletter<\/li>\n<li>Assist in the implementation, brainstorming, and creation of departmental seminars, administrative workshops, and info sessions<\/li>\n<li>Assist the business office Assistant and Associate Deans with ad hoc projects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)<\/li>\n<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills<\/li>\n<li>Strong organizational and time-management skills<\/li>\n<li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively<\/li>\n<li>Experience using Qualtrics is preferred but not required<\/li>\n<li>Experience using Mailchimp is preferred but not required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><b>CAS Information Technology - Desktop Support Assistant - CLOSED<\/b><\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #e31936;\">This position is now closed to further applications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rate of pay<\/span>: $16.50\/hour<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hours per week of work<\/span>: 6-10<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Schedule<\/span>: The schedule for this internship is flexible. Hours must be worked Monday through Friday, between 9am and 5pm.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Supervisor<\/span>: Robert Gaipo, Assistant Director<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Posting<\/span>: CAS Information Technology provides desktop, application, database, and website support to departments within the College. The Desktop Support Assistant Intern will work directly with the CAS IT Assistant Director, who manages a team of staff and student employees who provide support and services to the faculty, staff, and students of CAS. Throughout the internship, you will be mentored by several staff who will oversee your time working in the various aspects of technology support and administration provided by CAS IT. \u00a0The internship will focus on skills development as well as exposure to a variety of technologies.\u00a0 The goal is to showcase a variety of technical responsibilities throughout our group, to give an idea of the different parts of an IT organization and how they integrate together to provide support and services to a community.<\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities:<\/p>\n<p>The goal is to spend time learning basic desktop support processes, with a focus on customer service to provide technical services to the faculty, staff and students of the College.\u00a0 There will be hands-on training through onsite support as well as training in hardware and software troubleshooting.\u00a0 Products such as Service-Now and Microsoft Deployment Server will be used throughout the internship.<\/p>\n<p>Professional Growth and Development:<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of the semester, this internship provides an opportunity to explore various aspects of information technology. This internship will also allow for the development of several skills including a detail-oriented focus, time management, development of interpersonal and written and oral communication skills, and technical troubleshooting.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><b>CAS Office of the Dean - Administrative Intern - CLOSED<\/b><\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #e31936;\">This position is now closed to further applications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rate of pay<\/span>: $15\/hour<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hours per week of work<\/span>: 6-10<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Supervisor<\/span>: Katie Hamel, Special Projects Administrator<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Posting<\/span>: The CAS Office of the Dean is the center point of the College of Arts &amp; Sciences\u2019 administrative functions. The Office coordinates and manages College affairs \u2013 guiding strategic planning, leading College initiatives, setting College policies, directing College communications, managing College events and meetings hosted by the Dean, convening the CAS leadership team (the Associate Deans and their staff),\u00a0 liaising on the College\u2019s behalf with the Provost\u2019s Office and Central Administration, and serving as a conduit of information between central offices and CAS faculty and staff.<\/p>\n<p>The Office is seeking one intern for the fall semester. There are a range of projects that the intern will support. Some highlights are outlined below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Event planning and management assistance for a wide variety of events, including lectures, conferences, and socials<\/li>\n<li>Administrative tasks for annual processes\/activities within the College, such as facilitating awards and committees<\/li>\n<li>Building and maintaining annually updated calendars<\/li>\n<li>General office tasks<\/li>\n<li>Other special projects based on interests\/skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ideal candidate will be interested in understanding and supporting the daily operations of the College. They will be proactive, with excellent attention to detail and strong written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.<\/p>\n<p>Professional Growth and Development:<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>Interns can expect to develop a variety of skills during this internship, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oral communication\n<ul>\n<li>Communicate with officemates<\/li>\n<li>Field in-person visitors and phone calls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Written communication for different audiences\n<ul>\n<li>Craft different types of writing, including copy for websites and occasional emails<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Organizational skills\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain accurate databases and office records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Critical thinking\n<ul>\n<li>Independently gather data for light research projects, citing sources and ensuring reliability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Professionalism\n<ul>\n<li>Act as a representative of the Office of the Dean, interacting respectfully with students, faculty, staff, and guests<\/li>\n<li>Show discretion when handling potentially sensitive information<\/li>\n<li>Dependability: take accountability for projects, be willing to ask for help, arrive to work on time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Other skills, based on interest:\n<ul>\n<li>Graphic design, communications &amp; outreach, data management, community building, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span><\/span><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><b>CAS Office of Student Programs &amp; Leadership - Student Engagement Intern - CLOSED<\/b><\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #e31936;\">This position is now closed to further applications. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Rate of pay<\/span>: $15.50\/hour<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Hours per week of work<\/span>: 6<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Schedule<\/span>: 4-6 hours per week of regular office time (during business hours) and 2-4 hours per week of evening and\/or weekend programming time (\\ time and days will vary based on the event; some weeks no additional hours will be expected). Office hours will take place at 100 Bay State Rd, Room 423.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Supervisor<\/span>: Stacy Ulrich, Director<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Posting<\/span>: The CAS Office of Student Programs &amp; Leadership provides opportunities that enrich students\u2019 social and academic experience in the College of Arts and Sciences. Our programs help students navigate this large and vibrant University, connect with classmates and professors, hone leadership skills, and prepare for life beyond BU.<\/p>\n<p>The OSPL Student Engagement Intern can expect to collaborate with student leaders and the three full time staff of OSPL to plan, oversee and assess various events for the CAS community. The intern will help plan time-tested events such as our Professor Perspectives series and will also imagine and oversee younger initiatives such as our Student Leadership Workshop and Leadership Lunches. There is room for creativity and innovation in this role and there are opportunities to learn from the past success of annual events such as Midnight Breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, the OSPL Student Engagement Intern will promote CAS community through targeted student programming:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Student Engagement Intern will connect with the leaders of the 50+ CAS affiliated student organizations to plan 3-5 Professor Perspective talks with varied themes.<\/li>\n<li>The Student Engagement Intern will work with the Director and Assistant Director of OSPL to plan a leadership workshop for all student leaders of the 50+ CAS-affiliated student orgs.<\/li>\n<li>The Student Engagement Intern will design and distribute assessments to determine the success of any given initiative.<\/li>\n<li>The Student Engagement Intern will have additional opportunities to get involved with event promotion, social media management and content curation, and First Year Experience Programming as desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Professional Growth and Development:<\/p>\n<p>Our intern can expect to fine tune their event planning skills, practice professional written and verbal communication skills for a variety of audiences (other students, faculty, staff and vendors), gain networking capabilities, learn how to adjust initiatives based on feedback and experience the workflow of a student-centered professional office serving nearly 8,000 undergraduate students.<\/p>\n<p><span><\/span><span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #e31936;\"><strong>International Students: Additional<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #e31936;\"><strong> Requirements and Information\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>International students are welcome to apply to register for IN 299 but will need to demonstrate appropriate authorizations before beginning the internship.<\/p>\n<p>F-1 international students with off-campus internship offers must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Secure an internship directly related to your major field of study<\/li>\n<li>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)<\/li>\n<li>Receive approval from the department\/program in which you are a declared major<\/li>\n<li>Be maintaining valid status and have completed at least one year of full-time enrollment in the US<\/li>\n<li>Obtain <a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/student-off-campus-work-and-training\/curricular-practical-training-cpt-f-1\/\">CPT<\/a> employment authorization to support the internship <em>before<\/em> the internship begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>International students on all other immigration classifications should consult with your <a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/contact\/student-advising\/\">ISSO advisor<\/a> prior to submitting an application to confirm eligibility and\/or obtain required authorizations in advance.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #e31936;\"><strong>Application Instructions and Process <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Please complete the following steps to be considered for approval to register for IN 299.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">#1-Confirm Your Eligibility<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Carefully review the eligibility guidelines listed above for all applicants.<\/p>\n<p>If you are an F-1 international student seeking an off-campus internship placement, be sure you meet the additional requirements for your immigration classification. If you are an international student on any other immigration classification, schedule a consultation with your ISSO advisor to confirm your eligibility before submitting your application.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">#2-Attend Required Information Session<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The required <\/span>information session for the Fall 2026 section of IN 299 was held on<span>\u00a0<\/span>Thursday, March 19, 12:30-1:15pm on Zoom<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your schedule did not allow you to attend the session, please email <\/span><a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"mailto:casel@bu.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">casel@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to request an alternative way to satisfy the requirement.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">#3-Secure an <em>Approved<\/em> On-Campus Internship or a <em>Qualified<\/em> Off-Campus Internship<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prior to submitting your application, be certain that your internship meets <em>all of the following <\/em>criteria. In order for your application to be considered for Fall 2026, your internship must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start on or before September 14, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Continue through the week ending on December 11, 2026<\/li>\n<li>Require you to intern a minimum of <strong><u>6 hours per week<\/u><\/strong> <em>and <\/em><strong><u>a total of at least 80 hours<\/u><\/strong> during the Spring 2026 semester (these hours may be either in-person or remote or hybrid)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Be offered through <strong>either<\/strong> an organization that is not affiliated with BU <\/span><b>or<\/b><span> by one of the approved on-campus sites listed in the next section (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.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, as per federal regulations, an F-1 international student with an off-campus internship offer must receive approval stating that the internship is sufficiently related to your declared major.<\/p>\n<p>For assistance finding a suitable internship, please view the resources listed in the \u201cOff-Campus Internship\u201d section on our <a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas-connector\/bu-resources\/internship-resources\/\">Finding an Internship page.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">#4-Collect Internship Confirmation Form From Your Supervisor<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Your internship supervisor must complete the <a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"http:\/\/bu.edu\/cas-connector\/files\/2026\/02\/Fall2026-CAS-Internship-Confirmation-Form-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Internship Confirmation Form<\/a>, confirming your offer and the terms of the internship. Please fill out Section 1 of the fillable PDF; save a version of the form with Section 1 completed; and then provide the saved version to your supervisor, asking them to complete Section 2. Your supervisor will need to return the fully completed form to you, so that you can upload it with your application at the time of submission.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">#5-Complete and Submit Application<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Applications to register for the Fall 2026 section of IN 299 are now open. <a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas-connector\/programs\/cas-internship-courses\/cas-internship\/spring-2024-cas-internship-program-application\/\">Apply now.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are not able to complete the application in one session, there is an option to &#8220;Save and Continue Later.&#8221; Please note that once you select that option, you will need to click the &#8220;Send Link&#8221; button at the bottom of the page to retrieve your saved form.<\/p>\n<p>Following the submission of your application, please allow up to two weeks for an admissions decision to be emailed to you. Selected applicants will need to accept the offer to join IN 299, after which they will be registered for the course.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #e31936;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Expand the tabs below to find answers to FAQs about IN 299.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I know I\u2019m going to get an internship offer, but I don\u2019t have it yet. Can I still apply to take IN 299?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, no. Your supervisor\u2019s signed confirmation of the internship offer is required at the time you apply. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Can I take IN 299 in Spring 2026 for an internship that I did\/will do in another semester? <\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, no. IN 299 must be taken <i>alongside<\/i> your internship, in the same semester. For Spring 2026, you must start interning on\/before January 26, 2026. Your internship must continue through at least the week ending on May 1, 2026, and you must intern for a minimum of 6 hours per week during that period.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">If I don\u2019t take IN 299 in Fall 2026, will I have the chance to take it later?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Yes! We plan to offer this course every fall and spring semester going forward. If you&#8217;re looking to take an internship course during Summer Term, check out <a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cas-connector\/programs\/cas-internship-courses\/cas-in-399\/\">IN 399<\/a>. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I have an internship that started this spring\/summer and will continue into Fall 2026. Can I apply to take IN 299 next semester?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The answer depends on your citizenship status. If you are a US citizen or permanent resident: yes. As long as your internship meets the minimum requirements for the program, it may start earlier and\/or end later than the dates of the program. If you are an international student, please check with ISSO. Due to federal regulations regarding work authorization, it is likely your internship cannot extend beyond the dates of the fall semester. Your ISSO advisor can help you determine what is possible.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">I am an F-1 international student. To participate in this program and qualify for CPT, can my internship relate to my minor, instead of my major?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, no. As per federal regulations, only off-campus internships directly related to your major &#8211; and not your minor &#8211; can be considered for CPT. However, you may be able to participate in an on-campus internship without work authorization. Please consult with your ISSO advisor for further information.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Does IN 299 count towards the requirements for my major?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>No. The credits for IN 299 count towards the graduation requirements for your CAS degree, but they do not count towards the requirements of your major\/minor.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">What's the difference between IN 299 and IN 399?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IN 299 is a two-credit, in-person course offered only in the fall and spring, which satisfies the Teamwork\/Collaboration requirement for the BU Hub.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IN 299 may only be taken once and is not repeatable for credit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IN 399 is a variable-credit, asynchronous online course offered in the fall, spring, and summer. It is restricted to CAS undergraduates who need to be registered for course credit in order to intern off campus (e.g., international students and students whose placements require them to be registered for an internship course) and does not count towards graduation requirements in CAS. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In certain situations, IN 399 may be repeatable for credit. Email <\/span><a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"mailto:casel@bu.edu\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">casel@bu.edu<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if you are interested in repeating the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>International students should not take more than 3 total semesters of internship courses that support work authorization (CPT) for off-campus positions. Please contact <a style=\"color: #e31936;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/contact\/student-advising\/\">your ISSO advisor<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h4 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Are students interning at Boston Medical Center eligible to take IN 399?<\/h4><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, for the purposes of this course, Boston Medical Center is considered a non-BU-affiliated site.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications to register for the Fall 2026 section of CAS IN 299 are now open. 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