Summer Internship Program
Since 2011, the UW Department of Architecture Professionals Advisory Council (PAC) has supported a program of paid internships with Seattle-area design offices.
The program is intended primarily for students completing the first year of the three-year Master of Architecture program and provides an introduction to professional architectural practice.
How the Program Works
- Paid summer employment: Internships are designed to provide approximately 320–400 hours of employment over the summer.
- Professional experience: Students gain experience working in participating Seattle-area design offices.
- Mentorship: Workplace supervisors monitor and mentor interns throughout the experience.
- AXP alignment: The program follows guidance from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Architectural Experience Program (AXP).
Workplace supervisors also report on students’ internship experience to the Department of Architecture Graduate Program Coordinator.
Eligibility and Application
Interested students from the eligible M.Arch cohort apply through the Department of Architecture during winter quarter for internships taking place the following summer.
The number of internships available varies from year to year based on voluntary participation by professional firms and broader conditions in the building industry.
Learn More
Visit the Professionals Advisory Council website for current information about the internship program.
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