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Timeline

The academic calendar takes a little getting used to. Planning starts early to recruit the next semester’s students. This timeline will help you stay ahead of due dates. Work U opportunities are typically 13 weeks.

Students spend 10 hours per week on site and 1.5 hours each week in the classroom.

Timeline for Spring 2024 Work U Internships

  • January 8, 2024: Students begin Work U course
  • January 16, 2024: Students begin internship with you!
  • March 18-22: No internship during spring break
  • April 24, 2024: Last week of internship

Timeline to Receive a Work U Intern for Fall 2024

  • February 22, 2024: Deadline to post Work U opportunity on Handshake (How to post your opportunity)
  • March / April: We will reach out to you with information about your student match for your confirmation
  • August 8, 2024: Virtual Mentor Orientation, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (MST)
  • August 19, 2024: Students begin Work U course
  • August 26, 2024: Students begin internship with you
  • November 25 – December 1, 2024: No internship during fall break (Thanksgiving week)
  • Early December: (date TBD) Last week of internship