Internship Guide for Employers

Portland State University takes advantage of its excellent position in the local community by combining academic integrity with experiential learning. Many of our academic programs encourage a high degree of interaction and involvement between students and the community through internships and other experiential learning opportunities within local companies and organizations.

Portland State University offers more the 120 academic majors, minors and concentrations. A wide range of programs and majors are found within our Schools and Colleges.

Learn more about Internships

The University Career Center provides internship guidance and resources for creating a mutually-beneficial internship experience. We offer one-on-one appointments for employers to discuss:

Employers or PSU Faculty and Staff with questions about internship best practices, creating credit-bearing internship courses or campus programs or initiatives, please get in touch with Marisa Miller, Internship Coordinator University Career Center.

Employers looking to get involved on campus through informational sessions, or other more targeted events and programming, please get in touch with Giovanna DiFalco, Employer Relations Manager, University Career Center.

Employers looking to offer positions to PSU students, who need assistance posting opportunities to Handshake, or are interested in attending Career Fairs, please email handshake@pdx.edu.

Have questions about internships? email Internships@pdx.edu