Students looking to register an internship, co-op, or other field experience should now do so through SPIRE instead of Handshake. We are in the process of updating our website to reflect this change. You can find instructions on how to submit your field experience by clicking here:
Co-op Frequently Asked Questions
Internship and Co-Op Forms & Guides
A complete guide to registering an internship for credit.
A complete guide to registering for co-op status for a semester.
Contract to be filled out when on an internship or co-op detailing requirements of being on placement as well as instructions for what to do if you are off-campus for the semester.
Required if you are going on an internship or co-op that does not take place at UMass Amherst. Attach to Handshake Experience Contract.
Required for undergraduate students requesting permission to participate in an internship or co-op that are either under 45 credits or under a 2.0 GPA. Attach to Handshake Experience Contract.
Required for all undergraduate students, both domestic and international undergraduate students, planning to participate in an internship or co-op outside the United States. Attach to Handshake Experience Contract.
Required for any student who will be away from UMass Amherst for a semester while on internship or co-op in order to maintain their status as a student. Attach to Handshake Experience Contract.
A template to track hours worked each week during an internship or co-op. This is a requirement to be filled out during an internship or co-op experience. Attach to Handshake Experience Contract at the end of your internship or co-op.