1. Integrity: Act with honesty in all situations
2. Trust: Build trust in all stakeholder relationships
3. Accountability: Accept responsibility for all decisions
4. Transparency: Maintain open and truthful communications
5. Fairness: Engage in fair competition and create equitable and just relationships
6. Respect: Honor the rights, freedoms, views and property of others
7. Rule of Law: Comply with the spirit and intent of laws and regulations
8. Viability: Create long-term value for all relevant stakeholders

1. I will adhere to, and abide by, all University of Colorado Colorado Springs policies and procedures, and all revisions. 
2. I understand that the UCCS has final authority on the interpretation and application of the UCCS policies and procedures.
3. I will notify the Career Development Center immediately if there are any changes in the job duties or compensation of my assigned internship.
4. I will notify the College of Business Career Development Center immediately if, in my opinion, the internship subjects me to unhealthy or unsafe conditions or illegal behavior or activities, including fraud, or safety code violations.  I agree to report any allegations of protected class discrimination or harassment to the UCCS Office of Institutional Equity.
5. I will conform to the professional standards of the internship and will employ high standards of ethical behavior at all times during the internship.
6. I will refrain from corruption, unfair competition, or business practices harmful to society.
7. I understand, acknowledge, and agree that in the event I violate any of the above provisions, or any University of Colorado Colorado Springs’ policies or procedure, I may be subject to the following sanctions: loss of academic credit for the internship, and/or loss of eligibility to participate in future internships.

Once your application and internship is approved, you will need to contact Instructor Leupp (255-3043) or Trumpfheller (255-3754) to clarify the specific academic requirements outlined below. Your internship involves a contract between you, the employer, and the university. You and the employer determine the actual dates of the internship. The dates of the internship may or may not match a normal academic semester or summer session.

1. Student/Faculty Consultations

   1. You are required to meet with your faculty advisor ideally before beginning the internship to clarify requirements and establish due dates. It is required to meet with you faculty advisor within one week of starting your internship.

   2. Report completion of required hours (50, 100 or 150 depending on course credit) to your faculty advisor.

2. Initial Report (For BUAD 4960, ACCT 4960, BUAD 6960, and ACCT 6960)

   1. The initial report summarizes your internship and job duties. The sections of this report will be included in the final paper or presentation as outlined in the course syllabus.

   2. The initial report consists of 2-4 pages, single-spaced, one-inch margins and 12 point font. Your faculty advisor will outline the details of this report during the initial meeting.

   3. Due Date: The initial report must be submitted within the first 20% of your internship. For example, if you are receiving 3 credit hours, you are required to complete 150 hours of work. In this example, the initial report is due once you have completed 30 hours of work (20% of the required 150 hours). Your faculty advisor will outline the due date during your initial meeting.

Journal Entries: Due weekly (For BUAD 2690)
Your weekly journal entries summarizes your internship activities each week and reflection on how these activities relate to your professional goals. The journals provide your faculty advisor with an understanding of your organization, internship role, and professional growth throughout the internship course.

3. Final Paper OR Final Presentation

For BUAD 4960, ACCT 4960, BUAD 6960, and ACCT 6960
Paper

1. 1. The formal report includes the sections of your initial report as well as additional sections, which are outlined in the course syllabus. 

   2. The report consists of 9-10 pages, single-space, one-inch margins, and 12 point font. Details of the report will be reviewed during the initial meeting with the faculty advisor.

   3. The bound report includes a table of contents plus an appendix with work samples.

   4. Due Date: No later than one week before finals to ensure grading for the semester.

OR
Presentation

1. The presentation includes12 sections, which are outlined in the course syllabus. 

2. Presentations should include visual support (i.e. PowerPoint, video or handouts) and should be 10 minutes in length. There will be a 5 minute question & answer session after your presentation where you will be expected to speak ‘off the cuff’ in response to questions.

3. Dress for the presentation is business casual.

4. Due Date: Presentation day and time will be set according to intern and faculty schedules each semester.

For BUAD 2960

Paper

1. The final report is 3 to 5 pages single spaced of written content (not including table of contents or appendices). 

2. The report must include proper citations if outside resources are consulted.

3. Paper must include properly incorporated references to work samples which are to be presented as appendices.

4. The outline for the paper is provided in the course syllabus.

Final Note: Although any student may complete an internship without academic credit, those who have selected academic credit must fulfill the above requirements.  In this pass/fail course, those who fail to complete and submit papers on time per instructions, fail to complete contact hours, fail to complete the presentation as scheduled or fail to meet with the instructor, will earn the grade of “F.”

By signing below, I understand that I have read and understand the Student Expectations, Contract for Academic Credit, and that I meet the qualifications for the program. I have not enrolled for academic credit in other programs (i.e., Independent Study) for this same work and will not do so in the future.

The student has the ultimate responsibility for his or her own success in the Internship Program. The College monitors the activities and progress of students to ensure a rewarding educational experience. Participating employers and the College of Business (COB) faculty, acting in partnership, will guide the student through the internship program.
The program offers synergistic benefits for all parties involved. The COB faculty encourage enrollment and strongly advocate participation in the internship experience with businesses in the Colorado Springs area. As part of its quality improvement effort, the Career Development Center values the comments from both students and employers; the College actively solicits suggestions for future improvements.

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled students in the College of Business (COB), either undergraduate or graduate. Student s must have a minimum of a sophomore standing.
2. Students enrolling in BUAD 2960 must complete INFS 1100 before becoming eligible to enroll.
3. Students enrolling in BUAD 4960 or ACCT 4960 must complete all skills courses (ENGL 1310, ECON 1010 & 2020, MATH 1040 & 1120, INFS 1100, ACCT 2010 & 2020, QUAN 2010 & 2020, and MGMT 3000) before becoming eligible to enroll. Accounting majors may have additional requirements. Students must have completed a junior level class in the discipline of the internship. (Non-business students earning a minor in business cannot receive internship credit towards their minor coursework).
4. You must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (Undergrad) or 3.0 (Grad) in order to be eligible for completion of an internship for credit.
5. Students must provide an Internship Program Student-Application, current résumé, Certificate of Insurance Request for Academic Internship, Employer Internship Application, Internship Ethics Agreement, and position description to the Career Development Center before, or at the time, of applying for an internship. Incomplete packets will not be accepted!
6. Students are responsible for arranging an internship with a company or organization. Faculty and the Career Development Center will assist students in networking with the business community; however, the student must make the internship arrangements.
7. Interns may not participate in work that is related to illegal substances, including the marijuana industry. This includes, but may not be limited to, direct contact with product, the providing of goods or services for such products, the reconciliation of finances of such products, merchandising, marketing, accounting/bookkeeping, production, distribution/sales, nor any other function where illegal substances or marijuana products would be part of the intern's responsibilities. 
8. The student must become familiar with any requirements expressed by participating firms concerning class standing (junior, senior), minimum grade point average, and prerequisite classes. The Career Development Center will help to provide this information.
9. Before enrolling, students must be absolutely committed to the program.  Dropping an internship course after the last day to officially drop a course established by the University requires the signatures of the advising faculty and the Dean. Approval will only be granted for extremely unusual circumstances.  Students who wish to drop should be familiar with the University and College of Business policy on withdrawing from a course.
10. Students may enroll in an internship for 1, 2, or 3 credit hours to be applied toward a business degree. Undergraduate internships will qualify for COB electives, whether in the emphasis area or in the general elective pool. Undergraduate Students can enroll in a maximum of 3 credit hours per internship experience and a total of 6 credit hours over the course of their degree program. Graduate internships will be used as an open elective. Graduate students can enroll in a maximum of 3 credit hours over the course of their degree plan.
11. The internship hours must be completed in no more than two semesters. Previously completed internships cannot count for credit; they must be approved prior to beginning the internship.
12. Current jobs cannot be used for internships except on a case-by-case basis.
13. Students must meet University deadlines; the completed internship application packet must be submitted for approval in enough time before the last day to enroll in a semester as stated in Campus Calendar found in the UCCS Schedule of Courses.

Typical Internship Requirements

The internship involves both on-the-job works hours and academic requirements.

On-the-Job Work Hours
The amount of time on the job relates to the number of credit hours for the internship.
Three - Credit Internships:  150 hours of work experience (e.g.: 15 weeks, 10 hours per week).
Two - Credit Internships:  100 hours of work experience (e.g.: 10 weeks, 10 hours per week).
One - Credit Internships:  50 hours of work experience (e.g.: 5 weeks, 10 hours per week).

You have the option of completing these hour requirements in either a 16-week window over the duration of the whole semester or in an 8-week window in the first or second half of the semester.

Special arrangements to fulfill the on-the-job work experience hours require a mutual agreement with the intern’s work supervisor, the COB Career Development Center, and the student.  For internships, the grade is pass/fail only

Student Evaluation
At the end of the internship, students must submit an Evaluation Form that includes recommendations on improving the program.  The faculty advisor will not see the student evaluation before submitting grades; however, if the Career Development Center has not received the form, the instructor will not submit a grade. These evaluations will be completed online. A link to the survey will be emailed to students prior to the completion of the internship course.

Unusual Scheduling
To meet business requirements, a potential internship may fall outside the normal semester time frame. These special situation internships require consultation with the Career Development Center, the advising faculty, the work supervisor, and the student.  If a student wishes to begin an internship after the census date, the internship may be approved to start in the current semester, but the student will enroll for internship credit in the following semester.