Externship Timeline
Don't Miss Your Student Externship Deadlines!
Students talk with their sponsor at Fidelity Capital Markets Services during IAP 2008. Photo: Eric Schmiedl.
September 21, 2011
The application process begins. Students may apply for up to three externship opportunities.
September 22, 2011
We will host an Information Session at 6:30 p.m. in 32-141. Please come with questions about the application process!
October 12, 2011, NOON
FINAL deadline for students to submit Externship opportunities.
Deadline for all applications to be submitted online. Note: No applications will be accepted after this date and time. Once submitted, no changes may be made to applications. Check for typos and errors before you submit.
October 14-November 4, 2011
After online review of student applications, sponsors may contact students directly for in-person or telephone interviews before making their decisions. During this time, students may withdraw applications from consideration if they wish. However, no new applications will be accepted.
November 4, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
Last day for students to withdraw applications from consideration before the matching process begins. Email notification to externship@mit.edu.
November 14, 2011
First round of students notified of their match to an externship. They must accept or decline this match by November 16, 5:00 p.m.
November 21, 2011
Second round matches for previously unmatched students announced. Students who declined a match on November 16 are not eligible. Students matched in the second round must accept or decline their match by November 23, 5:00 p.m.
Week of November 28, 2011
All students who accepted their match:
- He or she must sign a waiver release form (PDF) and return it when attending the required program orientation.
- He or she must contact sponsors about the externship work schedule, transportation, and, if offered, housing arrangements.
December 14 or 15, 2011, 6:30 p.m.
All accepted students must attend one of the orientation sessions (32-155).
January 9-February 3, 2012: IAP 2012
Students participate in externships worldwide.
