Internship Experience in the Nation's Capital Expands Horizons
“It’s been great to see what goes on behind the scenes, be involved with the volunteers who deal with the public every day and learn what it takes to run a nonprofit organization.”
Internships and Career Success
Rutgers provides resources and connections to help students gain real-world experience through internships, field experiences, co-ops, and more, preparing them to be career-ready before graduation.
Real World Experience at Rutgers
According to the Class of 2025 post-graduation survey, over half of Rutgers students who participated reported having at least one internship, and two out of three of those students were employed upon graduation.
67%
of internships at Rutgers are paid
56%
of students had an internship experience
64%
of students with an internship were employed upon graduation
Turn Your Passions into Practice
Students across all Rutgers campuses have access to a variety of internship opportunities. Whether it's helping families in your community, working with your favorite sports team, or interning in the nation's capital, students can find meaningful ways to apply their skills in the real world.
Rutgers–Camden Interns Get Points with Philadelphia 76ers
“I’ve been a fan for a long time, so the opportunity to work closely with the Sixers is really a dream come true. I hope to gain experience not only in journalism but also in marketing and promoting my favorite team.”
Student Supports Local Families in Newark
“I’m helping people from where I’m from, Paterson or Newark. I’ve experienced not having a home, so that drew me toward this, because I can feel where they’re coming from and have empathy for people who come in.”
More Than a Summer Job
Rutgers Scarlet Service provides high-impact, hands-on summer internship opportunities in public service nonprofit organizations and direct-service government offices in the NY, NJ, and PA metro areas.
Access Summer Global Internships offer Rutgers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain career-ready professional experience in global cities while earning academic credit.
Rutgers Scarlet Service in Washington, DC provides public service summer internship experiences to students at government offices and nonprofit organizations while expanding their knowledge and skills to be engaged citizens.
Future Business Leaders Start at Rutgers
Rutgers students benefit from opportunities like the Rutgers Business School's Road to Success Programs, which provide future business leaders with the tools and resources to excel in cutting-edge markets. According to the class of 2025 post-graduation survey, over 80% of RBS students had an internship before graduation, receiving mentorship and industry experience in places like Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and more.
Where Can I Search for Internships and Career Opportunities?
Rutgers Handshake is the main platform for all things related to career success. Students can utilize Handshake to access thousands of job and internship listings, schedule appointments with career advisers, network with recruiters, register for career events, and much more.
Over 70,000 internships and co-op experiences were posted in Handshake between 2024-2025. Students are encouraged to create an account early in their college journey and take advantage of Rutgers' career enhancing resources.
Experiential Learning: More Than Internships
While internships and employment are goals of many students upon graduation, some prefer additional field experiences or continuing education. According to the Class of 2025 post-graduation survey, 82% of students who participated in at least one experiential learning* opportunity achieved a positive career outcome**.
*Experiential learning opportunities include internships, co-ops, clinical/hospital rotation, graduate assistantship, field placement, student teaching, or academic research/lab projects.
**Positive career outcome is defined as employed full-time or part-time, enrolled in a program of continuing education, serving in the military, or participating in a volunteer or service program.
Students Reflect on Internship Experiences
Ready to Get to Work?
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