Application Information

Central Washington University

CWU Specific Information
 In addition to the IE3 application requirements, all CWU students must complete the CWU Study Abroad/Exchange Application and pay the appropriate application fee (listed on the application cover) at the Cashiers Office. The CWU Application is available in the International Center, across from the Language & Literature building. The IE3 Global Internship application will not be reviewed until your CWU application is complete and the application fee paid.

If you plan to apply financial aid toward the cost of your program, please make an appointment to see your Study Abroad Advisor once you have been accepted. During this appointment, you will complete the appropriate paperwork to notify the Financial Aid Office of your program participation and revised budget. All direct program expenses, such as tuition, fees, room, board, airfare, and local transportation will be included in this budget. The Financial Aid Office will then revise your aid award if appropriate and possible. For questions on financial aid and study abroad, please call the CWU Office of Financial Aid at (509) 963-1611 or e-mail andersmj@cwu.edu.

Submit all application materials to:
Larry Laffrey, director
Study Abroad & Exchange Programs
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7408
Phone: (509) 963-3617
Fax: (509) 963-1558
laffreyl@cwu.edu

 
IE3 Application Deadlines
Winter Term September 1
Spring Term November 15
Summer Term January 25
Fall Term April 15
 
Choosing an Internship		  
  You may apply for up to 3 internship positions from the current openings. Observe application deadlines carefully and plan your application well in advance of your internship.
 
Application Process
  After selecting your desired internship position(s), submit the following:
 
Completed application form
  • Click here for an application form in Microsoft Word 2000
  • Click here for an application form in PDF format
Professional resume
Cover letter tailored to your first choice internship site
An essay answering the two questions posed in the application
Two confidential reference forms completed by employers or faculty members
Transcripts
"Learning agreement" with your signature
Academic Supervision Form
Applicant survey (voluntary and for statistical purposes only)
A non-refundable application fee of TBA payable to Central Washington University
$250 deposit, payable to IE3 Global Internships
Please submit only a completed application, including references (in sealed envelopes), application fee and deposit checks.

Once you have submitted your application, immediately send electronic copies (Word documents) of the following items directly to the regional director for your first choice internship.

Professional resume
Cover letter tailored to your first choice internship site
One essay answering the questions posed in the application

Click here for regional director contact information.

Upon acceptance by the host site the deposit will be applied toward the program fee. This deposit is refundable if your application is not accepted by the internship site and no acceptable alternative is available. The deposit is not refundable if, after acceptance by the host organization, you do not participate in the internship.
 
 
 
 
 
Academic Credit
See your campus coordinator
 


Predeparture Orientation
Predeparture orientation is a critical part of the preparation for your internship.
Attendance is mandatory. The tentative dates for pre-departure orientations are:

Predepature Orientation

2008-2009 Schedule

Term

Oregon

Washington

Montana

Fall 2008

8/2/2008

8/9/2008

NA

Winter 2009

10/25/2008

11/8/2008

10/1/08

Spring 2009

3/7/2008

3/14/2008

10/1/08

Summer 2009

5/9/2008

5/2/2009

TBA

More information about predeparture orientation is available at here.
 

Program Fees

Program fees vary according to the length of the internship. The program fee includes placement, pre-departure orientation, academic credit earned, health insurance and mentoring.

Program fees for winter and spring terms 2008 are:
One Term (10-14 weeks): $2750
Two Terms (14 - 26 weeks): $4250
Additional terms are $1500 a term

Program fees starting summer term 2008 are:
One Term (10-14 weeks): $2950
Two Terms (14 - 26 weeks): $4550
Additional terms are $1600 a term

You will not be charged for tuition in addition to the program fee, however your university may charge a concurrent enrollment fee (see below).


Campus Fees

Refund Policy
The following Refund Policy applies:
· Once IE3 Global Internships has sent an applicant's file to the host organization for consideration, the $250 deposit is no longer refundable unless the applicant is not placed in an internship. The deposit will be applied toward the balance of the program fee.

· Once IE3 receives a signed copy of the Participation Agreement from you, you are considered an active participant in the program and are responsible for paying the program fee. Should you choose to withdraw for any reason, you must advise IE3 in writing. Your deposit will not be refunded and you will be billed for the appropriate balance as determined by the criteria below.

· If the applicant withdraws from the internship after signing the participation agreement in the notification packet but prior to the official internship start date as shown on the letter of appointment, the applicant will be billed for 50% of the first term's program fee. If IE3 receives written notice of withdrawal from the internship program on or after the official internship start date as shown on the applicant's letter of appointment, the applicant will be billed for 100% of the program fee. If an applicant's appointment covers multiple terms and the applicant decides not to complete one or more of the subsequent terms, the applicant must notify IE3 in writing at least one month prior to the start of that term. The applicant will then receive a refund of 50% of the charges due for subsequent term(s).