Western Oregon University
Submit all application materials to:
Michele V. Price, Director
Study Abroad and
International Exchanges
Phone: 503-838-8493 pricemv@wou.edu
IE3 Application Deadlines |
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| Fall Term | April 15 |
| Winter Term | September 1 |
| Spring Term | November 15 |
| Summer Term | January 25 |
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
 Completed application formProfessional resumeCover letter tailored to your first choice internship siteOne essay answering the questions posed in the applicationTwo confidential reference forms completed by employers or faculty membersTranscriptsApplication fee of of $50 (non-refundable), payable to Western Oregon 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 resumeCover letter tailored to your first choice internship siteOne essay answering the questions posed in the applicationClick 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. |
You can earn up to 12 hours of academic credit per term of internship.
Predeparture Orientation
Predeparture orientation is a critical part of the preparation for your internship. Attendance is mandatory. The dates for pre-departure orientations 2008-2009 are:
Predepature Orientation |
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2008-2009 Schedule |
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Term |
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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 |
Check with your Regional Director for final orientation dates once you are accepted to an internship. Program Fees
First term program fees for winter and spring terms 2008 are:
| Oregon Resident | Non-Resident/WUE | |
| Undergraduate | $2450 | $2750 |
| Graduate | $2450 | $2750 |
First term program fees starting summer 2008 are:
| Oregon Resident | Non-Resident/WUE | |
| Undergraduate | $2750 | $2950 |
| Graduate | $2750 | $2950 |
Campus Fees
WOU charges a service fee of $250 for each quarter of internship enrollment. Additional Terms
Each additional term in the same internship will be charged depending on the number of credits you earn. A base fee of $500 includes one credit hour, monitoring, insurance and administration. Additional hours of academic credit will be billed at $100 per credit. Two term internship equals 14-24 weeks. Three term internship is more than 24 weeks.
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).