The Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP) provides 2nd or 3rd year students with a 12-16 month work experience. QUIP internships are paid, professionally supervised, career-related positions offering students the opportunity to learn about current advances, practices, and technologies in business and industry.
The program is open to domestic and international students in the Smith Engineering at Queen's University, Faculty of Arts and Science, School of Computing, and Faculty of Health Sciences.
See “How to Register for QUIP” below for information on how to register in QUIP and how to access the QUIP Job Board.
QUIP Drop-in Advising: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 11AM -12PM EST. To access, please visit the MyCareer Events Calendar.
Have questions? View the QUIP FAQ below or connect with a QUIP Coordinator during QUIP Drop-in Advising – no appointment necessary!
Become an Intern - brochure (PDF, 702 KB)
Hear from a QUIP Intern - from "What's Next?" magazine (PDF, 494 KB)
You are eligible to register in QUIP if you meet all the following requirements
(to be verified by your department during registration)
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Domestic or international student
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Enrolled in any of the Programs listed below
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Smith Engineering at Queen's University
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Faculty of Arts and Science: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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School of Computing: Bachelor of Computing (Honours)
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Faculty of Health Science: Bachelor of Health Sciences (Online or On-Campus)
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2nd or 3rd year of studies
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Minimum GPA of 1.9
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Will be returning to Queen’s to complete your degree requirements after the internship
International students completing their undergraduate degree at Queen's University require a Co-op/Intern Work Permit from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to participate in QUIP. International students participating in QUIP may need to apply to extend their Study Permit to reflect the new completion date of their degree. After registration, students will be provided with a letter from the QUIP office to submit with their application to IRCC, along with further instructions. Please connect with the Queen’s University International Centre (QUIC) to learn more about the requirements for work and study permits.
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Test drive your career choice
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Take a break from academics and start applying your skills to the workplace
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Return to your final year of studies with renewed energy and deeper understanding of course materials
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Earn and learn to reduce your debt; most scholarships can be deferred (check with Financial Aid and Awards) and students may be able to defer interest payments on government assistance loans
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Make valuable business/industry contacts to build your professional network
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Learn what employers really want from new grads
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Make ties with other interns, take a mentor role by sharing your experience with other students
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Return to Queen's with an impressive resume and have more experience to start your post-graduation job search
Want to learn about QUIP and hear from a recent intern?
To register for a QUIP Information Session: Please visit the MyCareer Events Calendar or click the registration link below.
Fall 2023 Information Sessions
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Title | Location | MyCareer Link |
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| September 11, 2023 | Monday | 6:00 pm EST | 7:00 pm EST | Faculty of Arts & Science | In-person, Ellis Auditorium | https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/events.htm?evtId=12644 |
| September 12, 2023 | Tuesday | 6:00 pm EST | 7:00 pm EST | Bachelor of Health Science | Online, Zoom | https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/events.htm?evtId=12645 |
| September 13, 2023 | Wednesday | 6:00 pm EST | 7:00 pm EST | Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science | In-person, Stirling Auditorium | https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/events.htm?evtId=12646 |
| September 18, 2023 | Monday | 6:00 pm EST | 7:00 pm EST | School of Computing | In-person, Dupuis Auditorium | https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/events.htm?evtId=12649 |
| September 20, 2023 | Wednesday | 6:00 pm EST | 7:00 pm EST | Bachelor of Health Science | In-person, Botterell 139 | https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/events.htm?evtId=12647 |
| September 21, 2023 | Thursday | 6:00 pm EST | 7:00 pm EST | Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science | In-person, Stirling Auditorium | https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/events.htm?evtId=12648 |
| September 27, 2023 | Wednesday | 6:00 pm EST | 7:00 pm EST | Faculty of Arts & Science | Online, Zoom | https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/events.htm?evtId=12643 |
| October 24, 2023 | Tuesday | 6:00 pm EST | 7:00 pm EST | General | Hybrid, CS 302 & Zoom | https://careers.sso.queensu.ca/events.htm?evtId=12650 |
The following chart provides a guide to the peak recruitment periods in QUIP. However, recruitment activities can take place throughout the entire year and students are encouraged to monitor the QUIP posting board until they have secured a suitable position. Students are encouraged to register and begin actively applying as soon as possible.
Typical Recruitment Periods
| Internship Start Dates | Suggested Student Registration Period* | Jobs Posted | Applications and Interviews | Interviews and Offers Extended |
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| January or May | September | September to October | October | October to November |
| May or September | September to January | January to February | February | February to March |
| September | September to May | May to June | June to July | June to July |
*Registration in QUIP is ongoing! We recommend registering as early as possible in order to maximize the time available for attending workshops, 1-1 advising appointments, and exploring internship opportunities.
Registration for QUIP is open year-round. We recommend registering as early as possible to maximize the time you can spend engaging in the internship search process.
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Ensure you are eligible to register for QUIP by reviewing the “Eligibility” section above
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Send the below email template to your department or Undergraduate Programs Assistant to request your Undergraduate Chair’s approval to register for QUIP
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When you receive the approval from your department, log in to MyCareer and from the left bar select “QUIP” and “QUIP Registration & Records”. From the top right of the screen, click “Apply to a Program”, search for your program and click “Apply”
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FAS: Faculty of Arts and Science
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FEAS: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
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FHS: Faculty of Health Science
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COMP: School of Computing (students enrolled in Bachelor of Computing, Honours)
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COCA students must apply to FAS: Faculty of Arts and Science
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Complete all the information, upload the original e-mail that you sent and the approval from your department and click “Submit Application”
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You will receive an email indicating that your QUIP Registration is in Process and the instructions to pay the $35 QUIP registration fee. Only VISA, Mastercard and AMEX credit cards are accepted (no debit cards or cash).
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You will receive and e-mail when your registration has been reviewed and approved by the QUIP Office
Email Templates - Department Permission to Register in QUIP (Word, 14.2 KB)
Department Permission Contact Name and Emails 2023-24 (PDF, 235 KB)
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You will receive a "Welcome to QUIP" email and be entered into the QUIP OnQ
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Sign up for the required QUIP-specific workshops through the MyCareer Events Calendar. The expectation is that students attend the required workshops prior to applying to positions. If you have an application deadline coming up, and are not able to complete the workshops before hand, please contact quip@queensu.ca
FEAS FAS FHS COMP Resume and Cover Letter
Required Required Required Required Interview Strategies
Required Required Required Required Internship Search Strategy
Not Required but Recommended Required Required Not Required but Recommended
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Email quip@queensu.ca if you would like to book an appointment with a QUIP Coordinator. Below are examples of types of appointments:
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Resume and cover letter review
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Interview preparation
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Internship search strategy
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Offer decision making
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QUIP provides comprehensive support for your internship job search. Supports you can access include:
- Active online job posting board in MyCareer: We continuously work with employers to bring internship opportunities to the program.
- Targeted employer outreach: If you are not finding the opportunities you are interested in on the job board, speak with an Internship Coordinator. We are interested in learning more about what your career interests are and how we can work together to find new targeted opportunities.
- Opportunities to meet employers: You can chat with employers at career fairs and information sessions and ask about possible internship opportunities. Each year there is an all-career fields Career Fair in September, and Engineering and Technology specific fairs in October and January. We also host many employer information sessions each year, usually most are in September and October. See the MyCareer Events Calendar for current offerings.
- Job search strategy workshops: In addition to the required QUIP workshops, you can also access other Career Services workshops to further improve your job search preparation and strategies. See the MyCareer Events Calendar for current offerings.
- One on one coaching: you can meet with an Internship Coordinator to fine-tune your approach.
Once you secure an internship, we’ll help ensure you leave prepared with our online interactive pre-departure sessions.
It does take work to secure an internship, but we are here to help you be successful. Please contact the QUIP team at any time to reach out for assistance.
Smith Engineering students
As an Engineering and Applied Science student, you will be enrolled in and receive academic credit for courses APSC 302/3.5, APSC 303/3.5 and either APSC 301 or APSC 304. The academic weight of these courses total 10.5 units for a 12 month internship and 14.0 units for a 16 month internship; they do not replace required courses. Courses APSC 302 and APSC 303 carry tuition fee of 3.5 units per course and the tuition for them is due September 1st. You are required to complete a work term report or seminar for evaluation at the end of your internship, as well as successful employer performance evaluations after four, eight and twelve months. Your diploma will read: Bachelor of Applied Science, with Professional Internship. Note that some programs may accept APSC 303 as part of their technical elective/complimentary studies requirements. Credit may only be granted to students who have successfully fulfilled the necessary requirements to receive the Professional Internship designation.
School of Computing students
Students in a Bachelor of Computing (Honours) plan (code BCH) can register to do a Professional Internship version of their plan. The courses COMP 390/6.0, COMP 391/3.0, COMP 392/3.0 and COMP 393/3.0 allow students to continue to be registered during the term of their internship placement. Satisfactory completion of a written internship report following completion of the internship enables the student to receive course credits, plus transcript and diploma annotations for the Professional Internship. The internship replaces the relevant undergraduate project course requirements (CISC 496/3.0 or CISC 498/6.0 or CISC 499/3.0 or COGS 499/3.0). Your transcript and diploma are annotated to indicate a degree with a Professional Internship. For more information, visit the School of Computing Internship webpage.
Faculty of Arts and Science students
Students who complete an internship are eligible for a Bachelor of Arts (or Science) degree with a Professional Internship designation on their transcript and degree. The program consists of the current BAH or BSCH program requirements plus additional courses totaling 6.0 units, INTN 301/1.5; INTN 302/1.5; INTN 303/3.0 or (INTN 304/1.5 and INTN 305/1.5). These courses are taken in addition to the required courses that are part of the student’s degree program. They do not replace any required or elective courses in the program. At the discretion of the student’s home department, students may optionally enroll in 3.0 – 6.0 units of independent study coursework. These additional courses may be used as academic credit towards their Major, Medial, Specialization Plan, or Elective requirements.
Faculty of Health Sciences students
Health Sciences students in BHSc programs (on-campus and online) who successfully complete an internship will receive a Professional Internship designation on their degree. Students will be enrolled and charged tuition for the following courses: HSCI 301/1.5; HSCI 302/1.5; HSCI 303/3.0 (12-month internships) or HSCI 304/1.5; HSCI 305/1.5 (16-month internships). These courses are taken in addition to the courses that are part of the student’s degree program, and thus, they do not replace any required or elective courses in the program. Students may optionally enroll in only one additional course during each internship term, to a maximum of 3.0 units per term.
As part of your participation in the Internship Program, your performance will be evaluated by your employer at the end of 4, 8, and 12 months. Please review the following Performance evaluation forms:
Performance Evaluation Form - 4 months (PDF, 182 KB)
Performance Evaluation Form - 8 months (PDF, 185 KB)
Performance Evaluation Form - 12 months (PDF, 163 KB)
Performance Evaluation Form - 16 months (PDF, 155 KB)
Remember that your performance evaluation is intended to help you grow, both personally and professionally, so be prepared to take an active part in it.
Looking for more information about the Internship program? Download our FAQ guide below:
QUIP Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 230 KB)