The UO Computer Science Department coordinates an annual Summer Internship Program, operated in partnership with local and regional companies and the Software Association of Oregon. An internship is a pre-professional learning experience through participation in an on-site industry project. Students can enhance their professional skills and explore careers in the field under the guidance of an industry mentor and an academic mentor. Students gain valuable professional work experience, earn a salary, and may earn CIS credit towards the major. The program is for current UO CIS majors. To participate in the summer internship program, students must enroll in the Internship Seminar (CIS 407/507) during winter quarter 2010 unless they have taken the seminar previously. This seminar will cover resume writing and interviewing, as well as a series of talks by industry professionals and previous interns.

In addition to the Summer Internship Program, students may work part time in internship positions during the academic year, and can earn some CIS credit towards the major. To facilitate connecting students and internship positions, the department maintains a list of internships. Students may subscribe to this mailing list, and employers may submit position descriptions.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP FEATURES

• A 12-15 week summer internship (part time or full time) at a wage scale commensurate with education and experience: minimum $13/hour for undergraduates and $18/hour for graduate students.
• Up to 4 upper division CIS credits (CIS 404 or CIS 604)
• Professional mentorship by a supervisor at the employer site
• Academic mentorship by a CIS faculty member
• Eugene area or Northwest region.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for STUDENT INTERNS

• Undergraduate or graduate student in good standing in the UO CIS department.
• Completion of CIS 313 or equivalent with grade of C or better.
• Enrollment in Internship Seminar CIS 407/507.
• Commitment to work a minimum of 12 weeks at half or full time during the summer (approximately June 15 - September 15).
• If taken for CIS credit, submission of a written final report on the summer internship to the CIS faculty mentor. Oral presentation to peers in the department about the internship in the CIS Career Mentorship program during 2010-11.
• International Students with an F-1 visa must complete the internship as Curricular Practical Training or Optional Practical Training. For more requirements and information, contact the Office of International Programs.

STUDENT APPLICATION PROCEDURE

• Enroll in Internship Seminar CIS 407 winter quarter 2010.
• Resumes and transcripts will be submitted to internship coordinator in the Internship Seminar.
• Letters of recommendation should not be submitted to CIS; however, letters may be requested by the internship sponsor.
• Students interested in internships at Microsoft or IBM must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and must also provide two letters of recommendation (one from CIS).

SELECTION PROCEDURE

• Resumes, transcripts, and application forms will be collected from students enrolled in the Internship Seminar.
• The CIS department will screen applications and match applicants to internship positions.
• The sponsoring internship companies will select applicants for interviews.
• The sponsoring internship companies will notify intern candidates of offers of internships.

EMPLOYERS

• Employers can propose internship positions for the CIS Summer Internship Program by completing the internship proposal form, available as a Word or PDF document.
• An employer may also advertise internship positions without the involvement of the internship coordinator by posting to the CIS list of internships.
• Responsibilities of organization employing intern:
  • Provide focused 12-15 week project(s) relevant to Computer Science
  • Provide technical mentor/supervisor throughout internship
  • Interview prospective candidates and select and notify intern(s) [by May 1 if possible]
  • Pay intern at a professional rate commesurate with education and experience (guideline is minimum hourly rates of $13/ $18 for undergraduate/graduate students)
  • Establish foundation for potential future employement

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• David Atkins, datkins@cs.uoregon.edu, 346-4413

Note: The CIS Internship Program does not guarantee internship placement. Students are encouraged to contact the UO Career Center for more information about internship opportunities. To subscribe to the CIS jobs or internships email lists, contact Cheri at cheri@cs.uoregon.edu.