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Internships/Research Overview

The J-1 Student Intern program at NC State University facilitates temporary, full-time internship opportunities for international students who are studying at one of our overseas partner universities or are invited to do an internship on campus with an NC State faculty supervisor. The internship must be an integral part of their academic program at the home university. Interns do not take courses and do not receive university course credit from NC State, so there are no tuition charges.

Overview
Quick facts about the GTI J-1 Student Intern program

It can take place:

  • At NC State University
    (on-campus)
  • At a partner agency or company that completes a Third Party Agreement (off-campus)

Internships/research can last between 2-12 months and can begin/end at any time. Start and end dates do not have to align with semester dates. Internships can be paid or unpaid and can take place on or off the NC State campus. Students are responsible for finding their own internships or research opportunities. The GTI is NOT a placement agency.

There is a GTI administration fee of $250 for on-campus interns and $600 for off-campus interns. This fee is in addition to the visa and processing fees that are paid to the US government.

Application Process

Intern Application Process

  1. Apply online (http://go.ncsu.edu/iac_apply) at least 60 days before your start date. Do NOT submit more than one application.

  2. Pay the GTI administration fee online - a link to the payment site is provided in the GTI Application Center after you provide your International Application Code

  3. Upload ALL supporting documents to the GTI Application Center at least 45 days before your start date (applications are NOT processed until all documents are complete and uploaded)

  4. Typically within 3 weeks, we will issue (via Express Mail) to the Student Intern overseas:

    1. An official acceptance letter

    2. The completed & signed DS-7002

    3. A completed Form DS-2019 (used with the DS-7002 form when applying for the J-1 visa at a US consulate overseas)

    4. Additional instructions for applying for the visa and pre-arrival information

  5. Applicants must wait for these forms before applying for a J-1 Student Intern visa overseas* or entering the U.S. (Visa interview wait times vary greatly by country. Please check the US Embassy or Consulate website to see current wait times.)

*If you’re already in the US on a different visa status, you CANNOT change to a J-1 Student Intern visa

Internship Experience

On-campus interns are:

  • Students who are invited by an NC State faculty member
  • Students in good academic standing at their home university
  • Students with at least one full semester of academic courses after the internship period
  • Participating in a research/internship experience that's integral to their academic program
  • Recommended by a faculty advisor at their home university
  • Required to check-in with NC State when they arrive to the United States
  • Required to submit an evaluation every six (6) months

On-campus interns are NOT:

  • Receiving NC State credits or degrees
  • Paying NC State tuition or student fees so are unable to use the gym unless they pay additional student fees
  • Students who have already graduated or in their last semester of their degree program
  • Students or visitors already in the United States and want to change their status

Off-campus interns are:

  • Students enrolled in one of NC State's partner universities overseas
  • Students in good academic standing at their home university
  • Students with at least one full semester of academic courses after the internship period
  • Participating in an internship that's integral to their academic program
  • Recommended by a faculty advisor at their home university
  • Required to complete a virtual "check-in" when they arrive to the United States
  • Required to submit an evaluation at the end of their internship

Off-campus interns are NOT:

  • Receiving NC State credits or degrees
  • Paying NC State tuition or student fees
  • Students who have already graduated or in their last semester of their degree program
  • Students or visitors already in the United States and want to change their status

Click here for more information if you meet all those requirements.

Click here for more information if you meet all those requirements.

Information for NC State Faculty and Sponsor Organizations

Internship and research programs are for participants who are currently enrolled in a degree program at an overseas university.

  • NC State faculty who are interested in inviting student interns to work with them can click here for more information
  • US companies interested in providing an internship opportunity for eligible international students enrolled in one of NC State's partner universities overseas can click here for more information