The Alumni Externship Program is designed to connect Luther students in their sophomore, junior or senior year with alumni working in career fields and professions of interest to them.

Students will be matched with an alumnus for 1 to 3 days of shadowing, observing, learning, touring, and information interviewing. The following information should help you learn more about how to apply and address other questions you have. As always, if you have questions, please call the Career Center at 563-387-1025.

Who is eligible?

• Currently enrolled Luther College sophomore, junior and senior students are eligible. 

Dates and deadlines

• Information Meeting to be held Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 p.m. in Olin 102
• The Alumni Externship Program will take place during Fall Break 2011 (October 24 -26).
• Application Deadline:  Friday, September 23, 2011

How to apply

1. Students will need to submit an application form, resume, and a short essay. For a printable PDF-application form: Click Here
   
2. Externship opportunities will be advertised to the students early September. List of Opportunities/Alumni Hosts.

Student responsibility

• Establish and maintain contact with host once placement has been determined
• Collaboratively develop goals for the experience with alumni host
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner for the duration of the experience
• Participate in pre- and post-externship group activity
• Pay for travel expenses to and from the externship site
• Be prepared to pay for meals, lodging, and other expenses during the experience