Internship Checklist

Before the Internship:

Carefully read the Texas State University Department of Accounting Internship Policy.

• Study the Evaluation of Intern form (in the linked policy above) and be sure that you are prepared to score highly on each criterion
• Interview for an internship. Determine that it will meet all requirements listed in Texas State University Department of Accounting Internship Policy
• Fill in and sign the Internship Application

During the internship:

Keep and submit a weekly journal comprising a chronological list of all work experience gained during the internship. This should be in one document with a heading for each week.

Submit the journal entries weekly via CANVAS drop box.

• Rate yourself periodically on the Evaluation of Intern form to increase the odds that a permanent position will be offered.

After the internship:

Write and timely submit a paper demonstrating the knowledge gained from the internship. (see page 2 of the policy document for more information)

Submit your final journal of work experience

• Have employer submit to the faculty coordinator:
  • Intern’s Duties and Supervision form or equivalent
  • Evaluation of Intern or equivalent
     

Before the Internship:

• Carefully read the Texas State University Department of Accounting Internship Policy

• Reach agreement on internship(s) with student(s)

• For each student, provide Internship Objectives and Training Program form or equivalent, which includes:
  • Objectives to be met during the internship,
  • A description of work assignments to be performed, and
  • A description of the formal training program you will provide

After the Internship:

• Provide to each student and faculty coordinator:

  • Intern’s Duties and Supervision form or equivalent

  • Evaluation of Intern form or equivalent