• Students can apply for up to two Signature Internships regardless of the program area, but they must submit two distinct applications in Workday.
• Sophomores and Juniors are eligible to apply. However, please check the List of Signature Internships as some employers specify preferences for class year, language/academic skills, or current place of residency.
• Applicants must be enrolled in the College for the Spring and Fall 2024 terms or in a study abroad program. Exchange program students from other institutions are not eligible. 
• International students are welcome and encouraged to apply but will need to obtain Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization through Slater if interning in the U.S.
• There are no minimum GPA requirements but students must be in good academic and social standing with no past honor code violations.

• Work a minimum of 8 weeks/300 hours in the summer.
• Complete all the Career Education Summer Internship Pathway exercises by the Career Education deadlines (e.g., Pre-internship Paperwork, Goal Setting, Surveys, Reflections, advisor meetings).
• Agree to make the Signature Internship their only job responsibility during the designated internship weeks. 

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Students are not permitted to accept any other full-time or part-time positions or enroll in any summer courses (virtual or otherwise) that would coincide with internship program dates. (Some exceptions may apply; Students should discuss specifics with the Internships Team at internships@wellesley.edu.) 

Students can apply for up to two Signature Internships but they must submit two distinct applications in Workday. For each application, a student must submit the following documents in PDF format in Workday. Please name each document in this format: YourName_DocumentType (e.g., HildaSuarez_CoverLetter). 

Keep in mind that Signature Internships are competitive so be sure to submit your strongest application. Start early and consult THIS Application Checklist for tips and resources or schedule an appointment with an advisor in Career Education (via Handshake). You can also sign up for a Preliminary Application Review with an advisor in Handshake (DATES coming soon!). Appointments open in early October. (Select "Application Preliminary Review" under the "Wellesley-Sponsored Internships and Grants" category once you sign in.)

☐ Two Short-Answer Questions
Answer each question separately in no more than one page (in total for both questions) in a single PDF. Margins of at least 1”. Single-spaced with minimum 11-point font in Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman. Respond to the questions below:

• Career Motivation/Exploration: Which Signature Internship opportunity will you be pursuing and why? How will this opportunity align with your interests and career goals to help you grow? How do you envision contributing to your proposed opportunity? 
• Academic Preparation: What have you learned already that you can build on and apply to this opportunity? While your answer should focus on academic preparation, you are welcome to mention other relevant extracurricular or volunteer experiences.

☐ Cover Letter addressed to organizational contact on this List of Signature Internships.

☐ Resume

☐ Any additional documents required by the employer per this List of Signature Internships (e.g., Unofficial Transcript, Writing Sample).