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The USC Dornsife Gateway Internship Program offers Dornsife students a high-value, holistic approach to career preparation. The program goes beyond providing a paid summer internship. Students gain essential on-the-job skills while receiving personalized guidance from a distinguished professional mentor and participating in dedicated career seminars. Join the 500+ students who’ve gained the Gateway Advantage!<\/p>\n

Students<\/strong>
\nApply and interview for program | Employers interview and hire intern(s) | Intern and attend program seminars & events<\/p>\n

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\nProvide paid work-experience | Facilitate skill-development | Offer networking opportunities<\/p>\n

Mentors<\/strong>
\nMatched with students with like interests | Mentor students on career development | Help navigate the internship experience<\/p>\n

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Students are invited to apply via e-mail in December – January based on eligibility criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n

-Have sophomore, junior or senior class-standing by completing at least 32 units in residence at USC
\n-Declared a USC Dornsife major or minor at time of application and program
\n-Attain a USC cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher at time of application
\n-Submit program application by stated deadline
\n-No spring semester graduates<\/p>\n

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Visit the student sub-page to learn more and register for Program Information Sessions.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Gateway Internship Program<\/h3>\n \n \n \n
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Sonya Vanhoof Jimenez, Assistant Dean Stewardship and Operations<\/h3>\n \n \n
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Octavio Avila, Director | Career Pathways <\/h3>\n \n \n
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