Internships

Lauren Widner ’20 interned at The Phillips Collection in Washington, DC during Short Term 2020. Her alumna sponsor was Caitlin Hoerr ’13.

When it comes to gaining early career experience, college internship programs are more important than ever. And when as many as three out of four Hollins students complete at least one internship every year, their resumes stand out among the others. For-credit opportunities are guaranteed for every qualified student.

Creative Arts Internships: Art History, Studio Art, Dance, Film, Music, Theatre
Humanities Internships: Classical Studies, English, French, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Spanish
Science and Mathematics Internships: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology
Social Sciences Internships: Business, Communication Studies, Economics, Gender and Women’s Studies, History, International Studies, Political Science, Sociology

Abroad Internships: Global opportunities designed to help students get hands-on experiences in their fields of interest in a variety of countries around the world.

Earn confidence for the future by taking advantage of real-world opportunities, starting your first year. Visit our Career Center to get started.

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Photo of student interning at the U.S. Consulate in Washington, DC

January Term

Spend your month-long January semester interning to prepare for your career.

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Hollins ranked among the top 20 Best Schools for Internships by The Princeton Review

Announcing its Best Value Colleges for 2021, The Princeton Review has ranked Hollins University as having the #5 Best Alumni Network in the country and #12 in the category Best Schools for Internships.

The Best Alumni Network rankings are based on college student ratings of alumni activity and visibility on campus, while the Best Schools for Internships are determined by student ratings of accessibility of internship placement at their school.

Hear Our Stories

Listen to stories from our students with internships in Roanoke.

Meredith Keppel ’22 talks about gaining real-world experience during her first year at Hollins University. She spent the January Short Term interning with the Science Museum of Western Virginia.

Shuchi Sanyal ’22 talks about gaining real-world experience during her first year at Hollins University. She interned during the January Short Term at REACH, a Roanoke-based community outreach organization.

Inside Look – View our Photos

See a photo gallery from internships in Washington, D.C, New York City, and Atlanta.

First-Year Internship Program

The program available to first-year students during January Term offers a range of opportunities in Roanoke. These internships are for first-year students only who must file the appropriate application.

Roanoke Valley Internships (PDF) >

Signature Internship Program

During January Term sophomores, juniors, and seniors may apply for an exceptional number of internships offered by alumnae in various fields. These internships carry academic credit and offer a stipend of $300. Housing is often provided.

2023 Signature Internships (PDF) >

Career Center Assisted

Consult with the Career Center staff and peruse their internship information to arrange your own internship.

Student Initiated

For students who are ready to do all the research and make their own contacts and arrangements.

Internships

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Internships in Recent Years

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