Apply for AIP 97/AIP 197/AIP 197P
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Review Course and Unit Options
AIP Courses and Unit Options
Please ensure you are eligible for the course you want to enroll in.
AIP 97 (Lower-division)
Eligibility: 30 units complete, 3.0 UC GPA
Unit Options/Required Hours**:
- 2 units: 5 hrs/wk (50 total)
- 4 units: 10 hrs/wk (100 total)
AIP 197 (Upper-division)
Eligibility*: 90 units complete, 2.5 UC GPA
Unit Options/Required Hours**:
- 2 units: 5 hrs/wk (50 total)
- 4 units: 10 hrs/wk (100 total)
- 6 units: 15 hrs/wk (150 total)
- 8 units: 20 hrs/wk (200 total)
- 10 units 25 hrs/wk (250 total)
- 12 units 30 hrs/wk (300 total)
AIP 197P (Public Service Internship)
Eligibility*: 90 units complete, 2.5 UC GPA
Internship must be in a non-profit or government setting
Unit Options/Required Hours**:
- 4 units: 10 hrs/wk (100 total)
- 8 units: 20 hrs/wk (200 total)
- 12 units 30 hrs/wk (300 total)
*Not eligible yet? Talk with us about how you can prepare to engage in internship opportunities. Exceptions to Special Studies eligibility requirements must be approved by AIP and the student's College via the EASy enrollment request.
**Hours listed reflect the minimum hours required for the unit option elected, and assume participation of the entirety of a 10-week quarter. Students are not required to enroll for the maximum units units allowed based on hours worked (e.g., a student interning 20 hrs/week may opt for 2 or 4 units, if preferred).
Apply by the Quarter Deadlines
AIP 97/AIP 197/AIP 197P Quarterly Deadlines
Note: Deadlines differ for special programs, including BISP 197 and UCDC
Internship dates for which credit is requested must fall within one academic quarter
Fall 2024 Internships
Internship Dates: Sept 30. - Dec. 6
- Learning Agreements Due: Sept 6, 2024*
- Priority EASy Request Deadline: Sept 27, 2024
**Drop-in advising for Fall 2024 enrollment will be held Wednesday, October 2 from 1 pm-2:30 pm . See Enrollment Drop-ins page for details. Note: Students requiring enrollment verification or requesting CPT are strongly encouraged to apply as early as possible to allow time for processing and approval of Learning Agreements and EASy requests.
Winter 2025 Internships
Internship Dates: Jan 6- Mar 14, 2025
- Learning Agreement Due: Dec 6, 2024
- EASy Request Due: Dec 13, 2024
*Extended Deadlines: The Learning Agreement deadline will be extended through Wednesday, January 8 for requests meeting all criteria described here. Expect review/processing time of 2-3 business days.EASy requests may be submitted no later than Monday, January 13.
**Remote Drop-in advising for Winter enrollment will be held Wednesday, January 8 (1:30-3:00 pm). See Enrollment Drop-ins page for details and requirements. Note: Students requiring enrollment verification or requesting CPT are strongly encouraged to apply in advance of deadlines to allow time for processing and approval of Learning Agreements and EASy requests.
Spring 2025 Internships
Internship Dates: March 31- June 6, 2025
- Learning Agreement Due: Mar 14, 2025
- EASy Request Due: March 21, 2025
**Remote Drop-in advising for Spring enrollment will be held Tuesday, April 1 (12:30-2:00 pm). See Enrollment Drop-ins page for details and requirements. Note: Students requiring enrollment verification or requesting CPT are strongly encouraged to apply in advance of deadlines to allow time for processing and approval of Learning Agreements and EASy requests.
Summer 2025 Internships*
Internship Dates: June 30-Sept. 6 (Special Summer Session III)
- Learning Agreement Due: June 6, 2025
- EASy Request Due: June 13, 2025
*See Summer Session website for Summer Session fees and payment deadlines
Know the Course Requirements
Visit our AIP 97/AIP197/AIP 197P Program page for an overview of AIP courses and requirements. Prior to enrolling in an internship course, students must:
Students enrolled in an AIP internship course will:
- Commit to completing a minimum number of internship hours aligned with the unit option selected
- Independently complete a final deliverable (paper, project, or presentation) under the direction of a UC San Diego Faculty Advisor that demonstrates learning from the internship
- Engage in reflection assignments facilitated by the AIP team
Enrolled students may access the course syllabus and assignments via the AIP Canvas course.
AIP 97/197/197P Application Process
1. Submit a Learning Agreement
Submit a Learning Agreement via InternLink by the posted deadline
Students need to have an internship secured before submitting a learning agreement. Check out our tips on Finding an Internship.
How do I submit a Learning Agreement to AIP?
- Gather needed information about your internship, including dates, planned time commitment, and contact information. Be prepared to describe your internship role and projects, as well as the planned training and mentorship you will receive.
- Log into InternLink and navigate to the Learning Agreement form. Click "Add New Experience."
- Complete and Submit the form
Note: The Learning Agreement will be sent to your internship site Supervisor for approval, and should be treated as professional communication.
What happens after I submit a Learning Agreement?
- AIP reviews the Learning Agreement to determine whether an internship meets the criteria for academic credit.
- Learning Agreements approved by AIP will be routed to the Internship Supervisor for their approval.
- Once the internship has been approved via the Learning Agreement, you may request enrollment in an AIP course via the Enrollment Authorization System (EASy).
What can I do to help my Learning Agreement be approved more quickly?
Having complete and thorough information helps AIP to approve Learning Agreements more quickly. We look for the following:
- Internship dates align with the quarter for which you are requesting credit.
- Hours/week meet or exceed the minimum hours required for your elected unit option.
- Internship Description should include details about your planned role and/or projects, and include opportunities/structures in place that demonstrate opportunities for learning (e.g., engagement in team meetings, opportunities for regular feedback, training provided by the organization, etc.).
- Learning Objectives need to be well thought out and meaningful to you. They should be clear and specific enough that others will understand the objective and can provide support to help you achieve them. For each of the three objectives,
- Think about what you would like to takeaway from the internship.
- Identify opportunities/resources at your site.
- Define a plan with strategies to reach those goals.
- If you are continuing at an internship, the Learning Agreement must demonstrate how your work will progress or evolve to create opportunities for new learning, and must include different Learning Objectives than the previous quarter.
- If your internship is not already in the InternLink database, be thorough in providing all requested contact info, including a complete address.
2. Connect with a Faculty Advisor
Connect with a Faculty Advisor
Students participating in AIP 97/197 work with individual faculty advisors to develop a final deliverable (paper or project) relevant to the internship experience. See our Finding a Faculty Advisor Guide (PDF) for advice on approaching faculty to serve in this role.
Faculty Advisors must have a Senate/ladder-rank appointment (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, or Teaching Professor series). You'll find faculty information on each academic department's website, including titles and bios.
- Identify a planned final deliverable (paper/project) with your Faculty Advisor
- Make a plan regarding how you will connect over the course of the quarter, including how often.
Faculty who have questions about the AIP Faculty Advisor role can consult our Faculty Advisor web page, and/or reach out to AIP team.
3. Submit an Enrollment Request
Submit an enrollment request via the Enrollment Authorization System (EASy) by the posted deadline
- Download a PDF of your approved Learning Agreement from InternLink
- Follow the instructions listed on the Submit an EASy Request guide.
Application Support
Have questions about the AIP application process, or identifying internship opportunities? Visit our Advising page for information on how to connect with AIP staff, or send us a message via the Virtual Advising Center.