NEW! Applications now being accepted for Summer and Fall 2025
Are you a PSIO major or minor that has found an internship opportunity and want to earn U of A credit? You may be eligible to apply for internship credit.
Did You Know?
Students who participate in a paid internship during their academic career are up to 2x more likely to report full-time employment after graduation - 3x more likely for first-generation Wildcats! - as compared to graduates who did not complete an internship. (AY20 & AY22 Graduating Senior Survey)
2021 Article: UArizona Graduating Senior Survey Reveals the Importance of Internships, Especially for Underrepresented Students | Research, Innovation, and Impact
Eligibility
Physiology and Medical Sciences major or minor.
Currently enrolled at The University of Arizona (Main Campus).
Have a Physiology-related internship opportunity already set up. *Click here to learn what qualifies as a Physiology-related internship.
Request an Internship Work Plan and fill out and sign the electronic Internship Work Plan with your site supervisor.
Before you apply for internship credit, set up an appointment with your academic advisor to make sure internship credit fits into your program of study. There is a limit for student engagement credit that may count towards the PSIO major requirements.
*The internship application process should be completed in the semester prior to the semester you actually intern.
Application Deadlines
Students applying for Fall credit must have their Internship Work Plans (fully completed and signed by student and site supervisor) and submitted by the deadlines listed below.
Summer Deadline: May 23rd, 2025 *Students applying for summer credit will be registered in the 7-week II Summer Session.
Fall Deadline: August 1st, 2025
Interns work 45 hours of work for each unit of internship credit. You'll need 135 hours of internship work for 3 units (one class), which is about 9-10 hours a week during a semester. The hours a week will differ for summer, depending on the total weeks available, as long as they reach 45 total hours per credit.
You must pay tuition and registration fees for internship credits. Consult the Tuition and Fees Calculator to determine the charges for your internship credits.
In addition to internship hours, some academic assignments are required to earn credit for PSIO 393. Credit awarded for PSIO 393 is graded Satisfactory/Pass/Fail. Students receive credit for the internship upon successful completion of the internship hours and academic assignments. They should discuss with their academic advisor how this credit will apply to their degree plan. S/P/F grade does not impact a student’s GPA calculation.
Handshake: The University of Arizona’s job and internship portal.
Take PSIO 395A and PSIO 395B to explore career and internship opportunities
Attend Career Events
Build Professional Skills and Build Your Network
Apply for a Summer Impact Scholarship to cover the costs of an unpaid or underpaid summer internship
Questions?
Contact Monique Peña (monique3@arizona.edu)
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