ACPA Graduate Preparation Internship Program (GPIP)
ACPA serves as a clearinghouse of higher education internship opportunities for graduate students in all the functional areas of student affairs through our Graduate Preparation Internship Program (GPIP).
ACPA institutional members offer internships in various functional areas of student affairs, such as, student activities, community service, orientation, assessment, programming, leadership, health and wellness, and fraternity and sorority life. Host institutions define their own unique internship opportunity based upon their institutional mission and departmental needs. The GPIP offers graduate students opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to diverse campus or association settings, gain practical experience at an organization other than the institution where they are currently studying, as well as begin to establish a network with current and future leaders in the student affairs profession.
How can I apply?
All applications for candidates and host institutions will be accepted by online submission or e-mail attachment to Stephanie Gatson, Coordinator of Membership and Convention Services at sgatson@acpa.nche.edu. Please include “GPIP Intern Application” or “GPIP Host Application” in the subject line to easily locate your application when submitted. Mailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Submit an Intern Application in Word and PDF.
Submit a Host Institutional Application in Word and PDF.
GPIP Timeline
| December 20 |
ACPA host institution application is available online |
| December 20 |
ACPA intern application is available online |
| January 27, 5pm EST |
Deadline to submit ACPA host institution application |
| January 27, 5pm EST |
Deadline to submit ACPA intern application |
February 13-27 |
ACPA notifies host institutions of candidate interest |
February 23 - March 20 |
ACPA host institutions schedule phone interview times |
March 23-April 20 |
ACPA host institutions conduct phone interviews |
April 24-May 1 |
ACPA host institutions contact candidates with internship offers |
May 8 |
Placement for intern must be submitted to ACPA |
Contact Person
Stephanie Gatson
Coordinator of Membership and Convention Services
sgatson@acpa.nche.edu
1-202-835-2272 Ext. 612 |
