Application Process

1. Before applying for an International Programs internship, contact your major department about its internship policies. We need to know if an internship is a degree component as well as any specific departmental requirements that may apply. Please Note: Graduate student applicants MUST gain approval from their academic department before applying for an internship. For more information, please contact our International Programs Internship Coordinator.

2. Complete the program application.

3. Complete the Internship Request Form

4. Submit to International Programs:
  (a) The application
  (b) The Internship Request Form
  (c) An electronic resume in English submitted directly to our Internship Coordinator. Students applying for an internship in Panama or Spain must also submit a resume in Spanish.
  (d) 3 letters of recommendation: 2 academic and 1 employer (use reference form)
  (e) an official transcript for non-FSU students.
  (f) the intern application fee of $250.00.

Note: Before applying for an internship in Panama or Spain, contact the International Programs Internship Coordinator for Spanish-language requirements. Interns in Panama and Spain should be highly proficient in Spanish.

Application and supporting documents MUST be received by the application deadline in order to be admissible. 

After a student applies, International Programs will contact him/her to confirm eligibility and discuss placements. If you have any questions contact Katie Fowler, Internship Coordinator, at (850)644-3272, or (800)374-8581.

Application an Payment Deadlines

• Upon notification of acceptance, you will receive and return an Internship Agreement which details the terms and conditions of your internship.
• To defer fees, you must submit a deferment request form. Non-Florida State students may only defer up to 50% of their program fees.

Summer 2010

Application Deadline ($250 Deposit): Dec. 7, 2009
Scholarship Application Deadline: Dec. 7, 2009
Confirmation Deposit ($1,500): Jan. 18, 2010
Full Payment: Feb. 22, 2010

Fall 2010

Application Deadline ($250 Deposit): April 5, 2010
Scholarship Application Deadline: April 5, 2010
Confirmation Deposit ($1,500): May 10, 2010
Full Payment: June 7, 2010

Spring 2011

Application Deadline ($250 Deposit): Sept. 6, 2010
Scholarship Application Deadline: Sept. 6, 2010
Confirmation Deposit ($1,500): Sept. 27, 2010
Full Payment: Oct. 5, 2010

Program Dates
Dates listed in this brochure indicate the first night in housing until the morning of the program’s last day. In many instances, this may necessitate leaving the U.S. a day earlier than the first day listed.

Additional Important Information
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All dates and fees are subject to change.