
Following NACE Guidelines, internships should:
- Be a learning experience with the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to the real world, not simply a situation to advance the employer.
- Be a place to learn skills and knowledge that could be transferrable to other employment settings.
- Have a mutually agreed upon beginning and end, consistent with institution semesters.
- Have a clear position description with responsibilities and required and preferred qualifications
- Include defined goals supporting the student’s academic program and institutional requirements.
- Support direct supervision by a professional(s) with relevant educational and/or professional experience who provides feedback, guidance, and the resources necessary to complete the defined goals.
At Walton, we recognize the importance of practical experience in enhancing our students’ academic journeys. To connect classroom learning with real-world application, we offer the opportunity to earn academic credit for internships. Our internship program is designed to provide a comprehensive and enriching educational experience.
Students pursuing an internship as part of their degree plan must enroll in a corresponding internship class, as recommended by their advisor. While you don’t need to be enrolled in an internship class to participate in an internship, those seeking academic credit must complete the process.
Each internship application undergoes a thorough vetting process to ensure it meets university standards and degree requirements and is verified by the internship employer. Instructions for applying and information about each internship class are provided below.
Important things to note:
- A student WILL NOT be able to enroll themselves in an internship course. To receive academic credit you must apply for the course and be enrolled by advising.
- Internship credit CANNOT be applied retroactively. You MUST apply for the course and be enrolled in the same semester as your internship experience to receive academic credit.
- All internship courses have assignments and deadlines like any other academic course. Each class has different coursework requirements, check Blackboard once you are enrolled to know more information on coursework and due dates.
To apply for an internship, you need to provide basic student information:
- Legal First and Last Name
- UARK Email Address
- UARK ID
- Expected Graduation
- Internship course and amount of credit hours applying for
Detailed information about your internship experience:
- Company your internship is with
- Internship/Job title
- Internship start and end date
- Description of internship roles and responsibilities (at least 5 sentences)
- City, State location of internship (if remote, where you are completing the internship)
- Supervisor’s name and email address (to verify your internship)
For SCMT 31003:
- A description of the connection to supply chain – at least 3 sentences, must connect your specific role not the company
For BUSI 3200V:
- Must provide program provider’s name and email address and upload your program acceptance letter
For ACCT 3100V and ACCT 5305V:
- Upload your signed offer letter for internship verification
- A student completes the internship course application once they have obtained an internship and have supervisor information
- Internship coordinator reviews applications for accurate information and approves them
- Supervisor approval (for every class except accounting) – please tell your supervisor to look out for an email from automation@app.smartsheet.com
- For accounting classes the accounting internship program coordinator will approve your offer letter
- Academic eligibility is verified by advising once your supervisor has completed their verification. Make sure you meet the pre-requisites listed with the courses below, and have no holds on your account.
- The academic advising office will enroll you once all approvals have been made. You cannot be enrolled if: you don’t meet the pre-requisites, have a hold on your account, enroll yourself in more than the maximum number of hours per semester prior to being enrolled in the internship course, or miss one of the pieces of the application process.
A student CANNOT enroll themself in their internship course, it has to go through the application process.
Spring 2025
- Opens: October 1, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.
- Closes: January 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Spring 2025 2nd 8 Weeks (for BUSI 3100V and SCMT 31003 ONLY)
- Opens: January 21, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
- Closes: February 24, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
Summer 2025
- Opens: March 1, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
- Closes: May 20, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
- Enrollment Process: Once approved, an advisor will enroll you in the internship course.
- Enrollment Confirmation: You will receive an email confirming your enrollment. If there are issues or your application is denied, you will also be notified by email.
- Processing Time: Enrollment may take up to 6 weeks after the majority of student enrollment days have passed.
- Application Denial: Denials typically occur due to incomplete responses, insufficient internship details, or the internship not qualifying for credit. You will be notified by email.
- Supervisor Notification: For BUSI 3100V, BUSI 3200V, and SCMT 31003 your supervisor will receive an email from automation@app.smartsheet.com to verify your internship. Inform them to check their inbox and spam folders for this email.
- Questions beyond what is stated on this page should be directed to interns@walton.uark.edu
Additional Information
- Credit Hours: Earn up to 3 credit hours of internship credit per semester. A total of 6 credit hours of internship credit can be applied to your degree. Talk to an advisor prior to applying for a course for questions on credit hours or degree requirements.
- Hours of Work: The number of working hours required for each credit hour does not change based on length of the semester. See hour requirements for your desired class below.
- Enrolled Credit Hours: The number of credit hours you are enrolled in at the beginning of the semester cannot be changed at the end of the semester. Please ensure the application submitted reflects the correct number of hours you will work. Most courses require a submission of final worked hours in order to pass the course.
- Application Denial Appeals: Appeals can be made to Walton Career Connections by emailing interns@walton.uark.edu with your appeal.
- Course Tuition/Fees: Regular course tuition and fees apply.
- International Students: Contact the ISS office for CPT authorization before beginning employment: ISS Office CPT Authorization.
- Assignments: Internship courses have assignments and deadlines like any other class.
Internship Class Options
Our internship course for all Walton majors offers academic credit for business-related internships that align with a students’ degree and career objectives. Eligible internships should involve meaningful projects, relate to business concepts, and require students to be actively pursuing their degrees.
Other requirements include:
- Completed at least 60 hours and all pre-business core courses
- Cumulative University of Arkansas GPA of at least 2.5
- 2.5 GPA in the previous full-semester of enrollment
Credit Hour Breakdown:
- 1 credit hour = Requires at least 120 cumulative hours of work
- 2 credit hours = Requires at least 180 cumulative hours of work
- 3 credit hours = Requires at least 240 cumulative hours of work
Additional:
- If you are completing an internship within an international branch of a domestic company for your BSIB requirements, you will need to speak with the advising office to ensure it shows up on your degree plan
- If you are using the course toward your minor, the internship needs to be directly related to your minor and will need to be added to your degree plan as credit toward your minor by the advising office
Our international internship course offers academic credit for business-related internships that align with a students’ degree and career objectives, while being completed abroad through a university sanctioned study abroad experience. Eligible internships should involve meaningful projects, relate to business concepts, and placement is facilitated by the University Study Abroad office: studyabroad.uark.edu
Other requirements include:
- Completed at least 60 hours and all pre-business core courses
- Cumulative University of Arkansas GPA of at least 2.5
- 2.5 GPA in the previous full-semester of enrollment
Credit Hour Breakdown:
- 1 credit hour = Requires at least 120 cumulative hours of work
- 2 credit hours = Requires at least 180 cumulative hours of work
- 3 credit hours = Requires at least 240 cumulative hours of work
Basics of obtaining an abroad internship for credit:
- Meet with the Study Abroad office 6-12 months before you’d like to intern abroad
- Attend a StudyAbroad 101 meeting
- Apply for the program you are interested in
- Receive placement and meet with study abroad office to confirm travel plans and course enrollments
- Apply to take BUSI 3200V
- Take the class!
For Supply Chain Majors this course is a graduation requirement. To be eligible for academic credit, internships must:
- Include meaningful projects and relate to business concepts.
- Require active pursuit of your degree.
- Directly involve a role within the supply chain – as described in your application.
- Allow for students to work 240 hours minimum throughout the semester the student is enrolled in.
An “internship” may also be:
- A co-op
- A full-time job in the supply chain industry
- A series of special supply chain projects your supervisor provides for you
- A rotational or management trainee program where at least one component relates to the supply chain
Academic Eligibility for SCMT 31003 is the same as all other Walton 3000/4000 level courses, it is contingent on the completion of the Pre-Business Core.
Requirements include:
- Completed at least 60 hours and all pre-business core courses
- Cumulative University of Arkansas GPA of at least 2.5
- 2.5 GPA in the previous full-semester of enrollment
If you are having trouble obtaining your supply chain internship, you should schedule a coaching appointment with a Walton career coach and look at our Job/Internship searching page.
Eligibility for Accounting Internship Courses:
- Completed pre-business core and obtained at least 60 hours of credit
- Hold a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Hold a GPA of 2.75 or higher for accounting coursework
Enrollment prioritization will be given to students who have completed a minimum of 12 hours of upper division accounting courses.
Additional Information:
- Most accounting internships are held in the spring semester and consist of 8 weeks of consecutive full time work
- Accounting internships can be taken for ACCT 3100V credit in spring or summer and are expected to be full time for 6-8 weeks, part time opportunities or fall internships can receive BUSI 3100V credit
- Accounting students applying for spring semester internship credit have the opportunity to take two compressed 8-week courses during the same semester as their internship: ACCT 46703 and ACCT 47003. A student can choose the courses they’d like to be enrolled in during their application.
- An offer letter from your interning company must be uploaded to your application before it can be reviewed by Dr. Barry Bryan, the accounting internship coordinator
The Venture Intern Program is the only internship course application that is not managed by Walton Career Connections. Deadlines and other requirements are not in line with the rest of Walton internship courses. All questions and applications should be directed to Jason Riley, Program Manager of Venture Internships (JRiley@walton.uark.edu). More information on venture and the application can be found here.
Eligibility:
- Be a currently enrolled junior or senior at the University of Arkansas
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (Applications who do not meet this GPA threshold but who have other exceptional qualifications may be considered.)
- Be willing and eligible to enroll in a minimum of one credit hour of co-op credit in their respective colleges
Applications will be considered only during an active application period for the Venture Intern Program. Applications will generally open in early to mid-September for the spring semester and in May for the fall semester. Students who have participated in a prior semester are eligible to apply again.