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Internship Credit (Advising)

EFFECTIVE Summer 2025 - ACADEMIC CREDIT is ONLY for UNPAID Internship Opportunities

INTERNSHIP APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR UNPAID INTERNSHIPS

The Mendoza College of Business (MCOB) allows undergraduate business majors to earn academic credit for unpaid internship opportunities during the summer.  The internship experience should be a professional business experience related to your major and must be unpaid.

• Students may earn one academic credit per unpaid internship; BAUG 37000 Internship Special Studies.
• To earn this credit, students must submit the Internship Application for Academic Credit found linked below.
• Students may not earn internship credit for the same internship experience more than once.
• Students with F-1 Status must also apply through Office of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA).
• There is no cost associated with the summer internship course credit; however, students will initially be billed then credited for the Internship class in the summer term.
• Internship credits are graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U).  To earn a Satisfactory grade for the internship, students must submit a Journal Entry (1 page) and a Final Reflection Paper (2-5 pages).  Deadlines are listed below.
• Internship credits are considered Activity/Experiential and business students are limited to three such credits applying towards their degree. Check your GPS to see if you have maxed out that block. 

Special Instructions for International Students

• An exception is made for Mendoza undergraduate international students to our unpaid policy.
• Mendoza undergraduate students with F-1 status have the option of applying for the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or the Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment authorizations.  
• MCOB undergrads may apply for the CPT work authorization three (3) times.
• Students must submit applications for CPT or OPT through ISSA; information can be found at: https://issa.nd.edu/

Internship Application Procedures

• To complete the Internship Application for Academic Credit, students must upload a copy of their offer letter/email and job description from the internship employer.
• Students will receive an email when their application is submitted.  An email notice will be sent to the student when the override is provided for them to enroll in the internship course, BAUG 37000.
• The Journal Entry and the Final Reflection Paper must be submitted through CANVAS by the deadlines listed below.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES for Summer 2025:

• DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ONLINE APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR SUMMER 2025 INTERNSHIPS:  Sunday, June 1, 2025 
• DEADLINE TO DROP BAUG 37000:  Tuesday, June 17, 2025
• DEADLINE FOR JOURNAL ENTRY:  Friday, June 20, 2025
• DEADLINE FOR STUDENT TO SUBMIT FINAL REFLECTION PAPER (regardless of internship completion date):   Friday, July 11, 2025

QUESTIONS? Contact Internship Coordinator:

Dr. Gina Shropshire, 101 Mendoza College of Business, Notre Dame, IN, 46556, gshropsh@nd.edu, 574-631-6602

• Last Edited February 26, 2025

Business Majors (Academics)

The Mendoza College of Business offers the six* majors listed below.  Students declare their business major during the spring semester of their first year and should utilize the many resources available to them to explore the majors.  The introductory business classes in each major are a valuable piece of the discernment process but there are many other factors that should be taken into consideration.

Upperclassmen wishing to change their business major should meet with an advisor to discuss the impact of this decision on their course scheduling and graduation plans.

• Accountancy (ACCT)
  

Beginning in 2019, there is a new Accounting Immersion Program (AIP) that allows non-Accounting majors interested in a career in Accounting to pursue the Masters of Science in Accountancy (MSA) immediately following graduation.

• Business Analytics (BAN)
• Business Technology (BTEC)

Effective May 2019, the name of this major changed from Information Technology Management (ITM) to Business Technology (BTEC).

*The BTEC major will no longer be available beyond Year Group 2025.

• Finance (FIN)

• Management Consulting (MGTC) Beginning with the Class of 2026: renamed Strategic Management
• Marketing (MARK)

The Mendoza College of Business values the well-rounded, well-educated student. Beginning for the Year Group 2026, business majors may double major in two business disciplines. As in previous years, still many of your graduation requirements will come from outside the business curriculum as we feel the exposure to a wide variety of perspectives is important in meeting the College's Learning Objectives.  If you wish to broaden your base knowledge within business, however, there are options.  There is the ability to request a second major in any of the business disciplines, except Business Analytics.

In addition, there are minors that can be added to any business major curriculum:  1) Innovation and Entrepreneurship minor (MIEN); 2) Real Estate (MRE); 3) Business Technology (MBTC); 4) Business and the Common Good (MBCG); 5) Impact Consulting (MIC); and 6) Finance (MFNC). Students should meet with the appropriate DUS to discuss these minors: Prof. Sam Miller for MIEN, Prof. Geno Acosta for MRE, Prof. Jen Waddell for MBTC, Prof. David O'Connor for MBCG, Prof. Wendy Angst for MIC, and Prof. Jim Leady for MFNC.

 Additionally, students may seek departmental approval to take a business class outside their major on a space available basis.  Business Communications courses (found under MGTO) and general business courses listed under BAUG also offer opportunities to expand your business knowledge and skillset.  See an advisor for more information.

• Last Edited April 16, 2024

Transfer Process

The information included on THIS site is for currently enrolled first-year and sophomore students at Notre Dame. (Information for students applying to transfer to Notre Dame from other universities can be found here.) 

Applicants to Notre Dame are admitted to the University, not to an individual school or college. However, upon application to Notre Dame, all students are asked to make a non-binding indication of the college or school and the specific major or discipline in which they intend to major. First-year class applicants who indicate an intent to enroll in the Mendoza College of Business will be informed, at the time of admission, whether or not they are preapproved to do so at the end of their first year.

A small number of students who were not preapproved to major in business will be selected to matriculate into Mendoza through an internal transfer application process. This number will include both first-year and sophomore students currently enrolled at Notre Dame, along with some students applying to Notre Dame as transfer applicants from other universities. The number of openings will be managed to ensure the University achieves the desired enrollment goal per class for Mendoza as specified by the University. 

Application Checklist and Instructions for CURRENT FIRST-YEAR/Rising Sophomore Notre Dame Students

• Notify your first-year advisor of your intentions to apply to the Mendoza College of Business during an advising meeting.
• Complete the online Mendoza College of Business transfer application found here during the application timeline noted below. 
• The application will ask you to submit an “essay” of no more than 250 words explaining as concisely as possible how you will make a difference with a business education. 

Application Checklist and Instructions for CURRENT SOPHOMORE/Rising Junior Notre Dame Students

• Notify your college/school advisor of your intentions to apply to the Mendoza College of Business during an advising meeting.
• Complete the online Mendoza College of Business transfer application for sophomore students found here during the application timeline noted below.
• The application will ask you to submit a statement of no more than 250 words explaining as concisely as possible how you will make a difference with a business education.

Please note:

It is difficult for sophomore internal transfers to complete a semester study abroad program after transferring to Mendoza.

Additional semesters will not be granted for the BBA degree.  Sophomore transfers may find it difficult to complete multiple majors or minors.

Who may apply?

Students must matriculate into the Mendoza College of Business as first-semester sophomores or first-semester juniors.  As such, only first-year and sophomore students will be eligible to apply for internal transfer.

Current First-Year Application Timelines

Current Sophomore Application Timelines

Evaluation Criteria

Academic Performance in Your First Year at Notre Dame

The Admissions Committee will evaluate each applicant's academic performance in the context of the overall rigor of the transcript incorporating grading distributions from individual course sections.  Students are expected to have demonstrated high academic achievement as noted by their cumulative GPA and via high grades in the specific courses mentioned below.

Completion of the following courses are required for Mendoza internal transfer:

• Principles of Microeconomics
• Elements of Calculus, Calculus I, or Calculus A

*Credit by examination can be used to satisfy these based on the University's AP credit policies. 

Students must demonstrate required academic progress in their current college/school.

Business-Specific Activities

Notre Dame women and men are more than just students—they are creative intellectuals with passion and multiple interests. Above all else, they are involved, in the classroom, in the community, and in the relentless pursuit of truth. For this application, however, students will be asked to list only any clubs or activities that are especially business-specific.

Personal Statement

The personal statement portion of the application is a great opportunity to take a step back and think about your reasons for pursuing a business degree. How will you make a difference with a business education? Maximum word limit: 250 (1500 characters).

 FAQs

Why has the University of Notre Dame implemented enrollment limits for the Mendoza College of Business undergraduate program?

The Mendoza College of Business experienced a significant increase in undergraduate enrollment over the past several years. To ensure the quality of the student experience within the Mendoza College of Business, as well as maintain balance in enrollment across all the colleges, the University has adopted enrollment targets for the Mendoza College of Business.

How do I notify the University of my Intention to possibly transfer to the Mendoza College of Business?

You would alert your first-year advisor (if a first-year student/rising sophomore) or your college/school advisor (if a sophomore student/rising junior) during an advising meeting and use the online applications on this webpage.

When do I apply?  

First-year students may apply after the end of their first semester at Notre Dame. Sophomores may apply after their third semester at Notre Dame. The first application window typically opens in early December with a submission deadline in January. The second application window opens in April with a submission deadline in May.

Who may apply?

Students must matriculate into the Mendoza College of Business as first-semester sophomores or first-semester juniors in order to complete the BBA degree requirements within the four-year (eight semesters) undergraduate program. The application process is highly competitive, as only a limited number of spots are available each year.

If I apply during the early deadline timeframe and I am not selected, may I apply again during the later deadline timeframe?

You only need to apply once. Students who are not selected in the first (winter) round will automatically be considered again in the second (spring) round unless they remove their name from further consideration. 

What criteria will be used to determine acceptance into Mendoza’s undergraduate business program as an internal transfer?

The Mendoza College of Business uses a holistic review process for internal transfer applicants that considers relevant academic performance, and business-related accomplishments, and reasons for pursuing a business education. It should be noted that there are no guarantees of acceptance and the process will be exceptionally competitive.

Will I be assured of my choice of major in the Mendoza College of Business?

The Mendoza College of Business is committed to admit as many students as possible into their choice of business major. Presently, there are no limits on enrollment in available majors, although some have minimum grade requirements in certain prerequisite courses. You can learn more about Mendoza majors here.

Where do I find the application for internal transfer?

The application is available on the Mendoza Undergraduate website above. More information regarding the Mendoza internal transfer process may also be found above.

When will I hear my decision?

First-round decisions will be released by February and second-round decisions by early June. If a student has been accepted to the Mendoza College of Business as an internal transfer, they will need to accept or decline that offer by the deadline specified in their acceptance notification.

If I am not admitted, will I still be able to take business classes?

Notre Dame offers many options to non-business students who wish to supplement their studies with business courses. Mendoza currently offers five minors to non-business students: Accounting, Marketing, Foundations of Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Real Estate. Note: The Minor in Foundations of Business is available to students in the College of Arts & Letters, the College of Science, and the Keough School of Global Affairs.

• Last Edited February 12, 2025