Register an Internship or Co-op for Credit with the Career and Advising Center’s Internship Program

Internship and Co-op Registration for Spring 2026 is now open!

The Internship Program allows students to earn academic credit for their internship or co-op positions. If a student is working full-time, their enrollment in the program will also allow them to maintain their full-time student status while off-campus.

If you would like to register your internship/co-op for academic credit through the Career and Advising Center, follow the steps below. 

Not sure if you should register with the Career and Advising Center? Reach out to our office or your academic advisor for guidance.

*NOTE: Some majors have specific processes, please see your major below for details.

Step One: Submit Your Internship Record for Credit

  1. Login to the Internship Program Registration Portal to submit your Internship Record
  2. Complete your profile setup in the system (**resume upload NOT NEEDED)
  3. Click “Add Co-op/Internship” and complete the registration form to submit your Internship Record

*Follow these instructions to help you submit your Internship Record.

Step Two: Watch Your NDSU Email

  • A member of the Internship Program Team will process your record and follow up with any questions.
  • Your faculty advisor (or instructor) and site supervisor will receive an email to approve your internship or co-op.
  • Once all approvals are back, we will enroll you for the correct internship course on Campus Connection.
  • You will receive confirmation and additional details as soon as you are officially enrolled in the course.

*Students cannot enroll themselves for courses associated with the Internship Program.

Major Specific Registration Information

Course: ACCT 397

Prerequisite: ACCT 311 (C or better)

Registration Process:

  • Login to the Internship Program Registration Portal to submit your Internship Record.
  • Complete your profile in the system (**resume upload NOT NEEDED).
  • Click “Add Co-op/Internship” and complete the form to submit your Internship Record.
  • Schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor to discuss the internship. They will help you set goals and give you information about the final reflective paper due at the end of the term.

*Follow these instructions to help you submit your Internship Record.

Notes and Resources:

  • Accounting Internship Requirements
  • To find out who your faculty advisor is, login to Campus Connection and click “Student Self-Service.” Your faculty advisor will be listed on that page. If you only see your Professional Advisor listed, please reach out to our team. You may need to be assigned a faculty advisor.

Course: AGEC 397 or ECON 397

Registration Process:

  • Login to the Internship Program Registration Portal to submit your Internship Record.
  • Complete your profile in the system (**resume upload NOT NEEDED).
  • Click “Add Co-op/Internship” and complete the form to submit your Internship Record.
  • Watch your NDSU email for important updates from the Internship Program Team.

*Follow these instructions to help you submit your Internship Record.

Faculty Advisor:

  • Dr. Erik Hanson is the faculty advisor for this internship course. As you submit your internship registration request, please list Erik Hanson in the “faculty advisor” field on your Internship Record.
  • Erik Hanson
    erik.drevlow.hanson@ndsu.edu
    (701) 231-5747

Course: MICR 497

Registration Process:

  • Login to the Internship Program Registration Portal to submit your Internship Record.
  • Complete your profile in the system (**resume upload NOT NEEDED).
  • Click “Add Co-op/Internship” and complete the form to submit your Internship Record.
  • Watch your NDSU email for important updates from the Internship Program Team.

*Follow these instructions to help you submit your Internship Record.

Faculty Advisor:

  • Dr. Danielle Condry will serve as the instructor/faculty advisor for this internship course. As you submit your internship registration request, please list Danielle Condry in the “faculty advisor” field on your Internship Record.
  • Danielle Condry
    danielle.condry@ndsu.edu
    701-231-7512

Course: FIN 397

Prerequisite: FIN 320 (C or better)

Registration Process:

  • Login to the Internship Program Registration Portal to submit your Internship Record.
  • Complete your profile in the system (**resume upload NOT NEEDED).
  • Click “Add Co-op/Internship” and complete the form to submit your Internship Record.
  • Watch your NDSU email for important updates from the Internship Program Team.

*Follow these instructions to help you submit your Internship Record.

Faculty Advisor:

  • Dr. Fariz Huseynov is the instructor/faculty advisor for this internship course. As you submit your internship registration request, please list Fariz Huseynov in the “faculty advisor” field on your Internship Record.
  • Fariz Huseynov
    fariz.huseynov@ndsu.edu
    (701) 231-5704

Course: CSCI 397

Registration Process:

  • Login to the Internship Program Registration Portal to submit your Internship Record.
  • Complete your profile in the system (**resume upload NOT NEEDED).
  • Click “Add Co-op/Internship” and complete the form to submit your Internship Record.
  • Watch your NDSU email for important updates from the Internship Program Team.

*Follow these instructions to help you submit your Internship Record.

Faculty Advisor:

  • Dr. Anne Denton is the instructor/faculty advisor for this internship course. As you submit your internship registration request, please list Anne Denton in the “faculty advisor” field on your Internship Record.
  • Anne Denton
    Anne.Denton@ndsu.edu
    (701) 231-6748

Course: IME 397

Credit/Hour Breakdown:
160 hrs. – 319 hrs. = 1 credit
320 hrs. – 479 hrs. = 2 credits
480+ hrs. = 3 credits

Pre-Approval Process REQUIRED:

  1. After you obtain your position, complete this application form: IME Co-op/Internship Application Form
  2. Send an email to the IME Department at ndsu.ime@ndsu.edu with your completed application form attached.
  3. The department will review the position and notify you once a decision has been made.
    • IF approved, you will receive an email prompting you to begin the process with the Career and Advising Center.
    • IF NOT approved, you may still be eligible to earn general internship credits for the experience. Contact ndsu.intern@ndsu.edu to learn about your options.

Notes and Resources:

Course: BUSN 413

Prerequisite: Internship can count as a major elective credit only if a student has declared an approved Management Track. Tracks include

  • Human Resources
  • Supply Chain
  • Event Management

Registration Process:

  • Login to the Internship Program Registration Portal to submit your Internship Record.
  • Complete your profile in the system (**resume upload NOT NEEDED).
  • Click “Add Co-op/Internship” and complete the form to submit your Internship Record.
  • Watch your NDSU email for important updates from the Internship Program Team.

*Follow these instructions to help you submit your Internship Record.

Faculty Advisor:

  • Andrea Smith is the instructor/faculty advisor for this internship course. As you submit your internship registration request, please list Andrea Smith in the “faculty advisor” field on your internship record.
  • Andrea Smith
  • andrea.smith.1@ndsu.edu

Course: MIS 397

Prerequisite: MIS 320 (C or better)

Registration Process:

  • Login to the Internship Program Registration Portal to submit your Internship Record.
  • Complete your profile in the system (**resume upload NOT NEEDED).
  • Click “Add Co-op/Internship” and complete the form to submit your Internship Record.
  • Schedule a meeting with your faculty advisor to discuss the internship. They will help you set goals and give you information about the final reflective paper due at the end of the term.

*Follow these instructions to help you submit your Internship Record.

Notes and Resources:

  • MIS Internship Requirements
  • To find out who your faculty advisor is, login to Campus Connection and click “Student Self-Service.” Your faculty advisor will be listed on that page. If you only see your Professional Advisor listed, please reach out to our team. You may need to be assigned a faculty advisor.

Course: ME 397

Credit/Hour Breakdown:
160 hrs. – 319 hrs. = 1 credit
320 hrs. – 479 hrs. = 2 credits
480+ hrs. = 3 credits

Pre-Approval Process REQUIRED:

  1. Send an email to the ME Internship Coordinators at ndsu.me.intern@ndsu.edu.
    • Include the following:
      • Company Name
      • Position Description
      • Responsibilities
      • Supervisor Contact Information (Email AND Phone Number)
  2. The department will review the position and notify you once a decision has been made.
    • IF approved, you will receive an email prompting you to begin the process with the Career and Advising Center.
    • IF NOT approved, you may still be eligible to earn general internship credits for the experience. Contact ndsu.intern@ndsu.edu to learn about your options.

Notes and Resources:

Course: MRKT 497

Pre-Approval Process REQUIRED:

  1. Email Eric Gjerdevig (eric.gjerdevig@ndsu.edu) to find a time to discuss your internship.
  2. Eric will review the position and determined if it meets the requirements of the program.
    • Students should be pro-active and meet with Eric prior to applying for a position if they are unsure whether it meets program requirements.
    • IF approved, you will receive an email prompting you to begin the process with the Career and Advising Center.
    • IF NOT approved, you may still be eligible to earn general internship credits for the experience. Contact ndsu.intern@ndsu.edu to learn about your options.

Notes and Resources:

  • Minor in Professional Selling: Internship is required
  • Certificate in Professional Selling: Internship optional and counted as an elective for the certificate.
  • Sales Internship Requirements

Course: SCM 397

Prerequisite: SCM 320 (C or better)

Registration Process:

  • Login to the Internship Program Registration Portal to submit your Internship Record.
  • Complete your profile in the system (**resume upload NOT NEEDED).
  • Click “Add Co-op/Internship” and complete the form to submit your Internship Record.
  • Watch your NDSU email for important updates from the Internship Program Team.

*Follow these instructions to help you submit your Internship Record.

Faculty Advisor:

  • Dr. Fariz Huseynov is the instructor/faculty advisor for this internship course. As you submit your internship registration request, please list Fariz Huseynov in the “faculty advisor” field on your Internship Record.
  • Fariz Huseynov
    fariz.huseynov@ndsu.edu
    (701) 231-5704

International students should review information about working off-campus here.

Depending on your visa status, the process to work off-campus may vary. Please speak with your international advisor to learn more.