2026 W_Internship Program

Third-Year Undergraduate Program: W_Internship '26 

This immersive program holds a special position in cultivating our students' knowledge, skills, and abilities for their forthcoming success.

Moreover, it serves as a means to forge stronger connections between firms and the aspiring professionals who will become part of their teams. Our students eagerly anticipate involvement in project teams, research endeavors, site visits, client meetings, precedent and case studies, as well as participating in the creation of visual materials and design concepts.

In spite of the short period, taking part in the wide range of tasks you manage on a daily basis provides them with insights into the potential career paths available to them.

How to Participate as a Student

The W_internship program will run from January 5 through January 16, 2026.

Eligible students include third-year Virginia Tech School of Architecture undergraduate and second-year M.Arch. 3 graduate students.

Timeline:

By September 30 please submit three assignments on Canvas (detailed information can be found in assignments)

• Application: Interest Statement

• Application: Resume

• Application: Work Sample

Additionally, please fill out the two following forms by September 30

• FIll out the Student Firm Interests form (what firms you would like to intern with)

• Fill out the Student FERPA form (will be sent at a later date)

Please also attend the following workshops:

• Resume and Portfolio Workshop on September 17 at 5:30pm in Cowgill 300

• Professionalism 101 Workshop on September 22 at 12pm in Cowgill 300

• Networking/LinkedIn Workshop on October 28 at 5:30pm in Cowgill 300

• Interning 101 Workshop on November 17 at 12pm in Cowgill 300

Participating Firms