13 Years
500+ Interns
500+ Mentors
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!
Students
Apply and interview for program | Employers interview and hire intern(s) | Intern and attend program seminars & events
Employers
Provide paid work-experience | Facilitate skill-development | Offer networking opportunities
Mentors
Matched with students with like interests | Mentor students on career development | Help navigate the internship experience
Seminars
Integrate the Gateway experience | Explore career pathways | Engage students in career-development
Students are invited to apply via e-mail in December – January based on eligibility criteria:
-Have sophomore, junior or senior class-standing by completing at least 32 units in residence at USC
-Declared a USC Dornsife major or minor at time of application and program
-Attain a USC cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher at time of application
-Submit program application by stated deadline
-No spring semester graduates
Application Deadline: January 23, 2026
Visit the student sub-page to learn more and register for Program Information Sessions.
Gateway 2026 Cohort Microsite Coming Soon!
