Advertising Internship Application

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Name*

First Last

UF Email Address*

UFID*

Phone Number*

Cell phone or best number to be reached if there is a problem with your internship application.

Internship Course*

ADV 4940 – Advertising Internship

ADV 4941 – Advanced Advertising Internship

Semester*

Year*

Major*

Other Major*

Are you a UF Online student or non-transitioned PaCE student?*

For residency classification purposes, are you an international student?*

Will you be requesting a CPT (Curricular Practical Training) for this internship?*

A CPT only applies to international student

Have you previously earned university credit for ADV 4940 or ADV 4941?*

If you have previously earned credit for ADV 4940 or ADV 4941, what was the name of the sponsoring company or organization for that internship?

Which is your current overall GPA?*

A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required to be eligible for all advertising internships.

How many total accrued credit hours have you earned?*

A minimum of 60 credits is required or petition department.

Prerequisites
The following (4) classes must be completed with a passing grade before you can register for internship credit. Please indicate the grade you received in each of these classes.

Class

Grade

ADV 3008 – Principles of Advertising

ADV 3003 Grade*

MAR 3023 – Principles of Marketing

MAR 3023 Grade*

ENC 3252 – Writing for Strategic Communication
or ENC 3254 – Professional Writing in the Disciplines

ENC 3252/3254 Grade*

SPC 2608 – Introduction to Public Speaking or ORI 2000 – Oral Performance of Literature

SPC 2608 or ORI 2000 Grade*

Internship Information
Please make sure the information you input is correct. The internship instructor or course administrator will use this information to communicate with your supervisor. If your supervisor changes at any time this semester, please use Canvas to email this new information to your instructor.

Employer/Company Information:

Company Name*

Company Website Address*

Company’s Physical Street Address (must be a business address)*

Street Address Line 2

City*

State/Province/Region*

Zip/Postal Code*

Country

Other Country

Supervisor’s Information
If you have not been notified who your supervisor will be, use the name of the HR representative you’ve been working with during your internship application processes. Once you know your supervisor’s name and contact information, please email it to your internship instructor.

Supervisor's Name*

First Last

Supervisor's Job Title*

Supervisor's Email Address*

Supervisor's Work Phone Number*

Anticipated number of weeks you will work during this semester.*

Only count number of weeks that occur between the start and end dates of the semester in which you are registering.

Anticipated number of hours you will work per week during this semester.*

Only count number of hours per week that occur between the start and end dates of the semester in which you are registering.

Anticipated total number of hours you will work this semester.*

Calculated based on the values in the weeks and hours fields above.

How many credits would like to register for this semester? (2-3)

Your total number of hours worked this semester must meet or exceed the minimum number of hours required for each credit (65 hours per credit)

2 credits (130 hours on-the-job, minimum)

3 credits (195 hours on-the-job, minimum)

How many credits would like to register for this semester? (1-3)

Your total number of hours worked this semester must meet or exceed the minimum number of hours required for each credit (65 hours per credit)

1 credits (65 hours on-the-job, minimum)

2 credits (130 hours on-the-job, minimum)

3 credits (195 hours on-the-job, minimum)

Are you taking ADV4941 to satisfy a 2-credit requirement in the Media Sales Certificate?

Yes

Are you taking ADV4941 to satisfy a 2 or 3-credit advertising experiential learning requirement in the Persuasive Messaging Track?

Yes

Will you be working in-person (at the company’s office), remote, or hybrid (both)?

In Person

Remote

Hybrid (both in person and remote)

Will this be a paid internship or unpaid internship?

Paid

Unpaid

How much will you be paid?

Write the amount in the box below. Indicate whether this amount is per hour, per week, or per month.

Internship Start & End Dates
Your internship can start before or after the first day of the semester. It can also end before or after the last day of the semester. However, only hours worked during the semester for which you are registered will count towards your total hours worked and corresponding university credits.

Anticipated Start Date*

Anticipated End Date*

Provide a description of your internship and your advertising-related job duties during this semester.*

1500 characters or less

Describe how this internship will help you learn more about a) a specific job or area of interest, or b) how it will help you find full-time employment after graduation.*

1500 characters or less

How did you find this internship?*

UF Career Connections Center or UF Career Showcase

CJC Office of Career & Corporate Partnerships

Student organization

Advertising industry organization or program (AAF, 4A’s, MPMS, MAIP, MADE, etc.)

Online job site (LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, etc.)

Social media platform (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, etc.)

Company website

Friend or Family

Other

What type of company/organization are you interning for this semester?*

Select the industry most closely related to the company/organization for which you are interning.

Terms, Conditions, & Verification

Employer Verification Letter

To process your application, you must upload a copy of an Employer Verification Letter from your internship supervisor. This letter must be on company letterhead and include the following information: (a) company name, address, and logo, (b) date letter was written, (c) your name and acceptance as an intern, (d) the approximate start and end date of your internship, (d) the approximate number of hours you will work each week this semester, (f) a summary of your anticipated advertising-related responsibilities, and (g) your supervisor’s name and contact information.

REMINDER: Your application will not be approved if any of the items above are missing from your Employer Verification Letter. A Job/Internship “Offer Letter” can work, but only if includes all the above information. Please read this letter closely before you upload it. If something is missing from your letter, you must get someone from your company to update the letter or add an additional letter that includes all the above information.

Employer Verification Letter*

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.

Résumé*

To process your application, please upload your current resume, preferably the same resume you used during the application process for this internship.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 8 MB.

Acknowledgement of Course Policies and Registration Reminders
Please read each box below carefully. Checking a box verifies that you acknowledge, agree, and take responsibility for the stated policy, and that you have completed the requested action item.

Course Policies and Requirements*

I have read the course policies and understand all course requirements for ADV4940 – Advertising Internship or ADV4941 – Advanced Advertising Internship.

Acknowledged/Agreed

Types of Internships that will be Approved.*

I understand that in order to be approved, my internship must meet the following criteria: (a) the company or organization must be in continuous full-time operation for more than one year, (b) the company or organization must operate out of verified business location and not out of a private residence, (c) all internship work must occur under the direct supervision of someone with professional advertising experience, (d) internship work can not be for my own personal project or for other students, (e) internship work can not be with my current (pre-internship) employer, (f) I am not repeating the same internship for which I already received internship credit.

Acknowledged/Agreed

Employer Verification Letter.*

I have personally read the Employer Verification Letter and confirm it includes all of the following information: (a) company name, address, and logo, (b) date letter was written, (c) my name and acceptance as an intern, (d) the approximate start and end date of my internship, (d) the approximate number of hours I will work each week this semester, (f) a summary of my anticipated advertising-related responsibilities, and (g) my supervisor’s name and contact information.

Acknowledged/Agreed

Clear all Holds.*

I have checked and cleared all registration holds prior to submitting this application. Before continuing, go to your ONE.UF account and confirm there are no registration holds. Please remember, there are common reoccurring holds that UF places on all student accounts at the beginning of each semester.

Acknowledged/Agreed

Credits Cannot be Adjusted.*

I understand that once I am registered for this internship course I cannot change the number of credits I will earn after the drop/add period. If I find out I will be working more hours (or less hours) than anticipated during my internship, I will not be able increase or decrease the number of credits.

Acknowledged/Agreed

Tuition & Fees.*

I understand that tuition for this internship course will be billed based on current UF tuition policies and schedules. I agree to pay the appropriate fees associated with the number of credits I have requested.

Acknowledged/Agreed

Late Fees.*

I understand that if I submit my application for this internship less than 48 hours before the regular registration deadline, the Department of Advertising may not be able to complete my registration before this date. As a result, I may incur a late registration fee from the university. I understand the Department of Advertising does not have control over whether late registration fees are assessed by the university.

Acknowledged/Agreed

Tracking Hours on Canvas.*

I understand the total number of hours I work each week will be tracked on Canvas. These hours will appear as a fraction out of 40 hours, which is the maximum number of hours I’m allowed to work each week. For example, if I work 20 hours in a given week, it will appear on Canvas as 20/40 total hours worked. This entry will also appear on Canvas as a percentage. In this example 20/40 hours will also appear as 50%. I understand this percentage does not represent a grade percentage in the class.

Acknowledged/Agreed

Supervisor Evaluation.*

I understand that I am responsible for ensuring the correct contact information for my supervisor has been submitted as part of this application. If my supervisor information changes during the semester, I will submit the updated contact information in a timely manner. I understand I am responsible for ensuring that my supervisor has completed the end-of-semester evaluation by the stated deadline.

Acknowledged/Agreed

Registration Verification & Electronic Signature*

If your internship is approved for university credit, you will be automatically registered for the credits you requested. When this happens, you will be sent an “Internship Registration Confirmation” email asking you to verify that your internship registration information is correct. If changes need to be made, it is your responsibility to contact the internship instructor or course administrator within 48 hours of receiving the “Internship Registration Confirmation” email. As a reminder, no changes to credits are allowed after the drop/add period deadline.

By typing my name below, I understand that I must pay the normal tuition for this course as outlined by the University of Florida.

By typing my name below, I verify that the information contained in this internship application is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge.

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