Augusta University’s Career Services has introduced the first Jags On-Campus Internship Program, with the initial group of interns set to begin in spring 2026. The program is designed for undergraduate students in good academic standing and offers paid internships across 55 departments on campus.
Julie Goley, director of Career Services, stated, “Augusta University is a learning lab with health care delivery, research, cyber and technology innovation, business operations and more. 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.”
Students had the option to select from a variety of internship fields for the spring semester. These included communications, community engagement, athletics, data science, public health, study abroad programs, cyber resiliency initiatives, AI research projects, and government relations. According to Goley, each intern will be assigned a site mentor responsible for coaching them and fostering their professional growth.
The program includes performance evaluations conducted by mentors at both the midpoint and conclusion of the semester. These assessments are based on standards set by the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Career Readiness competencies as well as individual learning objectives established at the start of each internship.
Amy Clemente, internship and campus partnerships manager with Career Services said: “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.”
Clemente also noted that internships play an important role in helping students turn classroom knowledge into practical experience.
Applications for fall 2026 internships will open next semester. Organizers anticipate that future offerings will include returning partners along with new placements covering an even broader range of fields.
“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,” Clemente said. “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.”
More information about the program is available on the Jags On-Campus Internship Program webpage. Students may also contact Career Services for further support or career preparation.
