Pathways Internship Program

The Pathways Internship Program contributes toward the recruitment and retention of undergraduate students by offering distinct, high-level on-campus internship experiences. Pathways Internships provide mentorship and supervision from faculty and staff who have applied to mentor students within the program. Our student-focused program aims to provide interns with opportunities to gain in-field experience while developing personal career skills.​​​

Application for 2026-2027 Pathways INternship Funding Allotments open!

Supervising Mentors wanting to receive first-round review preference should have applications 

submitted by midnight on Sunday, May 10 2026.

Department Eligibility

he Pathways Internship Program supports an array of undergraduate internship opportunities across campuses, departments, and disciplines by providing reimbursement for paid intern wages within an academic year (September – May). Funding is awarded via an internship funding allotment which equates to a fund reimbursement of up to $2,500 for wages paid to 1 undergraduate intern. Supervising-Mentors can apply for up to two Pathways allotments per academic year.

Pathways Supervising-Mentor criteria:

  • Be on contract with UW-Stevens Point at the time of application and throughout the duration of the Pathways academic year
  • Provide an internship position description (containing learning and/or internship outcomes) as well as a paid internship experience (Position Description Example)
  • Agree to complete the following components of the internship:
    • Orientation, on-boarding, training, supervision, and mentorship
    • Mid-experience performance evaluation
    • End of experience feedback survey (distributed by the Pathways Program Coordinator)

Consideration may be given to the following:

  • Innovative, distinct, or high-level responsibilities
  • Supervising-Mentor does not already have access to other funding sources (grants, awards, donations, budget lines, etc.)
  • Supervising-Mentor has not received Pathways funds within the last two academic years
  • Past feedback of supervision/mentorship as a Pathways Supervising-Mentor
  • Equitable division of awards across institutional work areas
Apply Here

If you have questions about the Pathways Internship Program, contact the Pathways Internship Program Coordinator (university.college.internships@uwsp.edu). The Pathways Internship Program values opportunities to connect students to experiences that complement academic pursuits and aid in preparation for professional career paths!​

Student Eligibility

Pathways Student Intern criteria:

  • Maintain good academic standing and enrollment of at least 12 (or more) credits each semester during the internship period
  • Be a current undergraduate student
  • Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

Student Internship Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling (6-12 hours/week)
  • Mentorship within a paid, professional internship experience
  • Participation in performance evaluation and feedback processes

Interested in Pathways positions? Chec​k out Workday​ in summer or early fall.

Contact INformation

Academic and Career Advising Center
Library and Student Resource Center (SRC)
Academic Success Suite

Phone: 715-346-3226
Email:  ucolinternships@uwsp.edu