Internships

All undergraduate students in the Brennan School of Business must complete an internship prior to graduation. Internships are a great way to gain experience and learn more about your future career goals. Our Executives in Residence are great resources to help in your internship search. Please make an appointment with them directly in Handshake.

Once you have acquired an internship, please schedule an appointment with the Office of Career Programs and Employer Relations for help in registering for your required internship course, BCDP 397.

The following websites provide additional information about internship opportunities:

  • Handshake: Browse campus events and job/internship postings
  • CCCI the College Career Consortium of Illinois provides additional resources for events and job and internship opportunities
  • NPO.net: a listing of employment opportunities with Chicagoland non-profit organizations
  • CareerShift: searchable database of organizations by industry and location
  • Internships.com: a site with nation-wide internships for all majors
  • LinkedIn: access to internships posted by LinkedIn employer

Additional resources, including a list of approved internship sites, can be found here.

Resources for Undocumented Students

Dominican University is one of the most diverse private, four-year institutions in the state of Illinois, and one of the first universities in the country to publicly welcome and financially support students regardless of immigration and documentation status. Dominican University is a Sanctuary Campus and works hard to provide resources and support for undocumented students and families.

Applying for jobs or internships can be challenging for undocumented or DACAmented students. Below are some resources for pursuing a job or internship opportunity.

QUICK FACTS

  • If you have DACA, you are legally authorized to work in the United States, and employers should not ask how you received your work permit.
  • If you need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) visit the National Immigrant Law Center.
  • If you do not have DACA, you may pursue employer through entrepreneurship or work as an independent contractor (and use an Independent Taxpayer Identification Number which can be obtained regardless of immigration status).

Additional nationwide resources include:

  • Immigrants Rising, an organization dedicated to empowering undocumented young people to achieve educational and career goals through personal, institutional and policy transformation.
  • The Dream.US, the nation’s largest college access and success program for DREAMers.
  • Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR), an organization dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social, and political life of our diverse society.

For more information, visit Dominican University’s Office of Justice, Equity, and Inclusion.