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The Colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences strongly believes that real-life experiences, whether it is working in a research lab, a classroom capstone project, or an internship opportunity, is a critical piece of a student’s educational journey at the University of Utah.

Through programs in the College of Humanities, Science, and Social & Behavioral Science, students can enhance their education through a wide range of hands-on opportunities, including:

  • Each LAS college has a team of student ambassadors to help with outreach events, college activities, and student support.

  • Both the Core program (0-60 credits) and the CAP program (60+ credits) provide research experience and career networking support for science students. https://science.utah.edu/sri/

    Fall 2026 SRI-CAP Events

    • Sept 10. - Introduction & Science Career Options – In this workshop we will discuss the CAP program details and schedule and we will explore your career options with a science degree.
    • Sept 24 – Speaker - TBD
    • Oct 9 - Research Basics and Opportunities – In this workshop we will discuss how scientific research operates in the academic and industrial domains and discuss opportunities and strategies to secure a research/internship placement.
    • Oct 22 – Speaker - TBD
    • Oct. 29 - Graduate School for science majors – In the workshop we will discuss if graduate school is the right option, how graduate school operates and what to expect; and application process, expectations, and timelines.
    • Nov 12 – Speaker - TBD
    • Nov. 20 - Science Policy, Management, & Entrepreneurship – In this workshop we will discuss important factors in the scientific enterprise that form the basis of how science gets done and who makes the decisions.
    • Dec 3 – Speaker - TBD
  • A variety of opportunities locally, Nationally, and Globally to enrich your educational experience and build new skills. https://www.hinckley.utah.edu/internships/

  • Career coaches specialize in working with specific majors and industries and offer personalized guidance. They can help you build your resume, prepare for networking events and job interviews, and more. https://careers.utah.edu/

  • A two‑semester experience (Fall & Spring) where you’ll analyze real organizational challenges and apply classroom concepts to real-world scenarios. https://goff.utah.edu/scholars/

  • Staff senior administrative offices and work on strategic projects designed to help advance the goals of the university, act as student representatives at various university functions and events and attend weekly higher education leadership seminars hosted by executive leaders from the campus and larger community. https://president.utah.edu/presidential-interns/

  • Identifying Your Top 5 Strengths

    Wednesday, September 2 | 3:00 – 4:20 PM

    Fully Virtual: https://utah.zoom.us/j/94263501015

    Discover what you naturally do best and learn how to use those strengths to your advantage in college, your career, and beyond.

    In this interactive virtual workshop, a Career Coach will guide you through activities designed to help you understand your Top 5 CliftonStrengths and explore how they can support your academic, career, and professional goals.

    For students majoring in the Colleges of Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Science, the cost of the CliftonStrengths assessment will be fully covered.


    Resumes, CV, and Professional Portfolios

    Wednesday, September 30 | 3:00 – 4:20 PM

    Location: GC 2575 and available virtually

    Create polished, professional materials that showcase your experience, skills, and accomplishments. This workshop will break down the differences between resumes, CVs, and professional portfolios, when to use each, and how to tailor your materials to effectively present yourself to employers, graduate programs, and other professional opportunities.


    Owning Your Professional Skills

    Wednesday, October 21 | 3:00 – 4:20 PM

    Location: GC 2575 and available virtually

    Recognize, articulate, and confidently own the professional skills you bring to the table. Led by the Goff Institute, this interactive workshop will help you identify the skills you’ve developed through your academic, work, and life experiences and learn how to communicate them effectively to employers. You’ll also learn about internship and practicum opportunities through the Goff Institute and hear directly from students who have completed Goff programs about their experiences and how those opportunities gave them an advantage.


    Job Searching and Networking

    Wednesday, November 4 | 3:00 – 4:20 PM

    Location: GC 2575 and available virtually

    Take a more proactive approach to your job search by using networking, outreach, and professional connections to uncover opportunities and get your foot in the door. Through live, real-time simulations, we’ll walk through examples of students searching for opportunities in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, demonstrating how to identify potential employers, find the right people to connect with, and reach out effectively. You’ll leave with practical strategies you can immediately put to work in your own job or internship search.


    The Power of Internships

    Wednesday, November 18 | 3:00 – 4:20 PM

    Location: GC 2575 and available virtually

    Discover the many ways an internship can become part of your college experience and help prepare you for what comes next. This workshop will explore different types of internships and experiential opportunities, where to find them, how to successfully secure one, and why they matter for your future career. You’ll also learn about funding opportunities and university resources that can help make internships more accessible, along with practical tips for finding an experience that aligns with your interests and goals.

LAS Internship Program

We are proud to announce the establishment of the LAS Internship Program, where LAS students can work with our leadership team to learn valuable skills that will aid them in their professional careers. Students can work in the following areas:

  • Marketing & Communications 
  • IT
  • Student affairs
  • Administration/Project Management
  • Advancement

Students will engage in monthly sessions with LAS leaders to explore career pathways, develop job-seeking skills, and build experience. This is a paid opportunity ($15/hour) with preference given to work study students (if you don’t currently have work study, please reach out to the Financial Aid Office for more information). Students typically work 10 hours per week, and course credit may also be available.

Application Process

Students apply in the spring for the following academic year. Students must be pursuing a major in LAS (Colleges of Humanities, Science, and/or Social and Behavioral Science) and have a GPA of 2.0 or above. Preference will be given for students with 60+ credit hours.

Applications for Fall 2027 will open February of 2027.