• Applicant must be a senior (final semester)
• An Acceptance Letter is obtained from the organization (duly signed and stamped by the organization).
• Print the indemnity agreement form from the CX portal and fill it.
• Print the Contract Agreement Form from the CX portal and have it filled and stamped by the Organization
• Submit the Acceptance letter, Indemnity and the Contract Agreement Forms to the internship office
• Upon submission the student is registered for the internship class at the internship office if all requirements are met
• Attend the first Internship Class.
• Download dairy diaries and supervisor’s evaluation form from the CX Portal>Campus life>Internship office page under handouts
• Attend the final class at the end of the semester during which the Internship report together with the evaluation form and daily diaries will be submitted to the instructor.
• First and Last classes will be communicated via Students USIU-Africa email address
• Required documents can be downloaded from the CX Portal

When can I do Internship?
During your final year (last semester and not taking more than 2 courses)
Can I register for Internship?
Registration is done by the internship office upon submission of all the required documents.
Where do I get Internship forms?
Internship forms are available on the website or on the cx portal
How do I get Internship?
A student can secure an internship on their own or through adverts sent by the internship office or can be placed through the internship office after a competitive interview process.
When is the best time to get placement for Internship?
Begin exploring internship placements not later than one semester preceding time intended to take an internship.
Can I undertake an Internship and a project at the same time?
Yes if you are undertaking IST Or APT. Otherwise student can either take internship or project.
How long is the Internship and what is the minimum number of hours of doing Internship?
The internship is spread over three months (whole semester) and students are expected to work for a minimum of 400 hours.
Can I change my place of Internship along the way?
YES. As long as this is communicated to the internship office in good time
Can I do Internship outside of Kenya?
Students have the liberty to choose where they want to work so long as they communicate this information to the Internship Office.
Do I get a grade or a credit for the Internship Class?
A credit

• Intern's Daily Diary
• Internship Indemnity Form
• Internship Evaluation Form
• Internship Contract - Agreement Form

Office Location: First Floor-Academic advising wing, Freida Brown Students Center

Email: internship@usiu.ac.ke

Internship Coordinators

Ms. Christine Nzyoka

School of Science and Technology, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences cnzyoka@usiu.ac.ke

0730116777

Chandaria School of Business

cwaihenya@usiu.ac.ke

0730116780