Out of the classroom and into the field, the water and the community.

Internships give you the chance to apply what you're learning, build real skills, and start making connections in your field. Whether you're interested in conservation, environmental policy, sustainable agriculture, or research, an internship helps you figure out what you want to do next while gaining experience that matters.

Academic Year Internships

During the academic year, students can get credit for off-campus internships (ENVS 49500). Any internship requires an ENVS faculty member to serve as an advisor – each faculty has their own unique internship section each semester. Please meet with your academic advisor to discuss ideas.

The School of Humanities and Sciences requires that all credit-bearing Internships get approval in advance. Students must submit a learning contract for approval before the semester or term in which the internship will take place. Because learning contracts require approval by the faculty sponsor, the faculty sponsor’s department chair, the site supervisor at the work location, and the H&S Dean's office, students are advised to begin the learning contract process well in advance. For more information and to download a copy of the learning contract, visit the H&S webpage.

Off-Campus Opportunities

You are encouraged to do you own research and find the local organization that best suits your passion.   Here are several organizations and programs that often have jobs for which ENVS students are qualified.

Local organizations

Summer Internships

On-Campus Opportunities

New Scholarship Fund for Summer Internships!

The Center for Career Exploration and Development is launching a new internship fund to support students with financial need. Students applying for summer internships can apply to this scholarship fund, which provides up to $5000 of funding. Applications open January 21 and are due no later than April 1. Details about the program are found here:

https://www.ithaca.edu/center-career-exploration-and-development/ic-career-center-internship-fund

H&S Summer Scholars Program

The H&S Summer Scholars Program

8-10 weeks of paid full-time research or project work

Students must contact the faculty member directly before submitting an application. Students that are already working in the research lab have a greater chance of success.

Application Steps:

  1. For detailed information about the research available in faculty labs, please contact the faculty member directly.
  2. Be sure to get specific information about the project, what is expected of you, type of techniques used, background required to be successful, and the time required. Please note that some of the projects will not be carried out at Ithaca College and, therefore, require travel to study sites.
  3. Before you submit your application, be sure to review the program expectations, and eligibility requirements, for the program.

Off-Campus Opportunities

Many non-profits, government agencies and consulting companies offer summer positions for undergraduate students. Here are some that might be available in the Ithaca Area.


Our alumni often let us know about internship opportunities. The best way to learn about these is to join our IC ENVS LinkedIn group.