Academic Credit

Interns may be eligible to receive academic credit at their home college or university for participating in the HACU National Internship Program (HNIP). Combining the HACU internship experience within an academic framework has several benefits. One is that students do not lose a semester of academic credit, allowing them to stay on track for graduation. In addition, an academic structure provides an opportunity to reflect on what is being learned in the internship and how it relates to the one's field of study.

Whether or not someone may receive academic credit for their participation in the internship program is entirely up to their academic institution, but if such opportunities are not offered, students are encouraged to try to create the opportunity for themselves. HACU can help facilitate this process by ensuring that any necessary documentation and procedures are in place for the home institution to award credit. Click here for guidelines on how to initiate a request for academic credit.