Center for Life and Work
The Center for Life and Work collaborates with companies, acting as internship site hosts, to provide students and alumni with valuable internships that enhance their academic pursuits. To enroll in the internship course, students must submit the Internship Contract and Student Liability Waiver to our office by the specified deadlines. Current students can read more on the Hub.
Students: already have an internship offer and want to pursue a for-credit option?
Submit CalArts Academic Internship Request Form
Employers looking to hire an intern from CalArts
Interested in pursuing internships but unsure where to begin your search? Reach out to the CLW team or schedule a one-on-one advising appointment.
Have a question? Check out the list below for a few of the most common inquiries. For more information, email clw@calarts.edu.
An internship is an on-site work experience that is directly related to either your program or career interest. It is completed during the fall, spring, or summer semester, and can be paid or unpaid. An internship provides the opportunity to:
Students that are in good academic standing are eligible to complete an internship. BFA1s are encouraged to do an internship after completing two semesters.
Join our e-newsletter for information about on campus recruiting opportunities, such as the Job and Internship Fair.
You may receive academic credit through your internship if:
Yes. International students are eligible to complete authorized internship opportunities through Curricular Practical Training (CPT). For more information, contact the International Student Affairs by emailing international@calarts.edu.
Students (excluding international students) may engage in an internship with a company without completing the Internship Contract and Waiver. However, we encourage students to register their internship so that there is a clear learning agreement between the student and the employer.
Email: clw@calarts.edu
Phone number: 661-554-9998
Room number: F207E, F207D