Augusta University launches first Jags On-Campus Internship Program

Augusta University’s Career Services has launched the inaugural Jags On-Campus Internship Program and will welcome the first class of interns in spring 2026. By bringing their classroom learning to life, undergraduate students in good academic standing will participate in paid internships available through 55 departments campuswide.   

“Augusta University is a learning lab with health care delivery, research, cyber and technology innovation, business operations and more,” said Julie Goley, director of Career Services. “By incorporating campus internships, students can build skills to confirm their major and career goals, providing transformational opportunities to impact their personal, academic and professional development.”  

Through campuswide collaboration, students had a wide range of internship opportunities to choose from for the spring semester, spanning from communications and community engagement to athletics, data science, public health, study abroad, cyber resiliency, AI research and government relations. Goley said the interns will receive direct guidance through site mentors who will coach and develop professional growth.   

Interns will be evaluated by their site mentors midway through the semester and again at the end, based on the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Career Readiness competencies and the specific learning objectives set at the beginning of the internship. 

“Internships bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice, which helps students build both their resumes and professional networks to become more competitive candidates for full-time employment,” said Amy Clemente, internship and campus partnerships manager with Career Services.  

Clemente emphasized the importance of internships, noting they can be a positive catalyst in a student’s academic journey by allowing them to transform classroom knowledge into lived experiences.   

Students will have an opportunity to apply to fall 2026 internships next semester, with internship options expected to include returning partners, newly added placements and a broader range of opportunities.  

“I am most excited for the potential it has to make a difference in the lives of our students and transform their college experience and future paths,” said Clemente. “These opportunities can open doors that they might not otherwise have access to. Our hope is that it will create equitable opportunities by removing barriers students often face, like challenges with transportation, scheduling conflicts and financial constraints of unpaid internships.”  

Learn more by visiting the Jags On-Campus Internship Program webpage. Students can also connect with Career Services for questions, support and career preparation.