At WashU, students graduate with more than knowledge. They graduate with connections, skills and experiences that prepare them for lifelong success.
Why internships matter
Students with internships are twice as likely to land a job at graduation. That’s why WashU makes paid internships available as early as the summer after their freshman year.
We consistently have thousands of open internship opportunities from companies wanting to recruit from WashU.
Norma Guerra Gaier, Associate Vice Chancellor for Career Development and Education
What sets WashU apart
Earlier access
We make internships available to students the summer before their sophomore year. This means students have access to internships every summer of their college career.
Removing financial barriers
WashU invests in providing resources to students to ensure they can pursue opportunities, even those that are unpaid or underpaid, as well as in expensive cities like New York and the Bay Area.
Built-in networks
A powerful community of alumni, families and friends opens doors to industries, mentors and careers for students without existing connections.
Support where it’s needed most
Especially in the arts and nonprofits, where internships often go unpaid, WashU provides funding so passion doesn’t have to compete with practicality.
The results speak for themselves
WashU students are interning at world-class organizations — corporations, start-ups, labs and nonprofits. They’re turning knowledge into action and internships into job offers.
Fred Ware
Major: Finance
Internship: Boston Consulting Group
My internship has allowed me to apply the analytical and problem-solving skills I’ve developed through case studies at the Olin Business School. Consulting requires you to work in teams under tight timelines, and I felt well prepared for that dynamic thanks to my coursework.
Isa Arzeno Picco
Major: Political Science
Internship: U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Congressman Jim Himes
Getting to intern on the Hill this summer was an invaluable and exciting opportunity. I was able to apply and build on concepts from courses I’ve taken at WashU. This experience ultimately reinforced my commitment to the field as a means to generate change I believe in.
Nicole Briceno
Major: Business & Computer Science
Internship: American Express
My summer at Amex clarified the type of impact I want to make early in my career. What began as analyzing acquisition data evolved into building a strategic framework and presenting recommendations that could influence how Amex engages small business cardmembers. I learned that strategy isn’t just about numbers it’s about telling a story, connecting insights to action, and keeping the customer at the center. Most importantly, I saw how meaningful work happens when people come together with purpose.
WashU isn’t just preparing students to get a job. We’re preparing them to land the job they’ve dreamed of.
