The Queen’s Undergraduate Internship Program (QUIP) provides you with a 12 to 16 month accredited work experience. Due to the longer work term (compared to a 4-month co-op), you have an opportunity to contribute in a meaningful way and employers are highly motivated to maximize their time and investment.
QUIP internships are competitively paid, professionally supervised, career-related positions designed to offer second or third-year students the opportunity to learn about current advances, practices and technologies in business and industry. In return, you’ll bring to the workplace creativity and a fresh approach, a high level of enthusiasm and commitment, a drive to succeed and a pronounced willingness to learn.
Internships start in May, September, and January, but you can register for QUIP and job-hunt throughout the year.
Whether you are trying on a career for size, establishing a competitive edge, or enhancing your degree, a QUIP internship will allow you to:
Registering for QUIP provides you with:
Registering for QUIP is easy:
If you are a computing student, please visit: https://www.cs.queensu.ca/undergraduate/internships/quip.php
Wondering what the QUIP process looks like? Internships start in May, September, and January. Below is an example of a typical QUIP intern’s pathway to internship.
Registration in QUIP is ongoing. We recommend registering as early as possible to maximize the time available for attending workshops, one-on-one advising appoints, and exploring internship opportunities. Once you have been successful in securing an internship, you will be enrolled in the relevant INTN courses required for a 12-16 month internship (course fees apply).
Have an idea for a venture you want to develop? Our Entrepreneurial Stream might be for you!
Participating in the QUIP Entrepreneurial Stream will allow you to pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor for a period of 12-16 months, while earning internship credits that lead to the ‘with Professional Internship’ designation upon graduation.
Students may take up the Entrepreneurial Stream of QUIP through the following pathways:
These opportunities provide structure, community, and support during the internship year. Fees are due for any course enrollments required for the selected QUIP stream.
General
QUIP Team: quip@queensu.ca
Faculty of Arts and Science
Experiential Learning and Programming Team: asc.el@queensu.ca