Work Experience Application Process
Consult with an Applied Studies Instructor and secure the involvement of your Employment Supervisor prior to submitting the forms.
Review the forms prior to starting to familiarize yourself with what you need to submit.
Application Deadlines
Submit your Work Placement and Course Proposal Applications by the following deadlines. Contact an Applied Studies Instructor if you have any questions about these deadlines.
| Fall | September 15 |
| Spring | January 15 |
| Summer | May 15 |
Application Process
- The student initiates the forms online (after a consultation meeting with an Applied Studies Instructor).
- An email for review will be sent to the student’s employer (Work Placement Application) and Academic Supervisor (Course Proposal Application) for review, editing, and approval. Some additional information will be required.
- Department/Area Chair will need to review, edit, and approve the Course Proposal Application
- Once both applications have been approved, the Applied Studies Instructor will initiate course registration
*The electronic application forms require your prompt attention in order to meet registration deadlines.
Apply
Work Placement Application
Find an employment/volunteer opportunity that will provide 120 hours (ex. 10 hrs/week for 12 weeks) minimum that relates to your field of study. The employer needs to support you in the Applied Studies course and be willing to complete evaluations and participate in a site visit (virtual or in-person). Share information about Supervising an Applied Study to help explain this support.
You will fill out the application to be approved by your employer and verify the information. Once both application forms are completed, confirmation and course registration will be sent out.
Unsuccessful applications will need to be resubmitted.
To help with your application, please use this Word document to collect information.
Course Proposal Application
Submit a plan in consultation with an Applied Studies Instructor for how you want to connect your work experience to your academic and professional goals. State which course you are interested in taking:
- Work Experience 2000/2001 - Pass/Fail
- Work Experience 2010/2011 - Graded
You will fill out the application to be approved by your Applied Studies Instructor for approval. Once both application forms are completed, confirmation and course registration will be sent out.
Unsuccessful applications will need to be resubmitted.
To help with your application, please feel free to use this document to collect information.