# Internships for first-year students: where to look and how to check eligibility

## Read the requirement that is actually written

Fictional applicant: first-year student, expected graduation May 2030, returning to college after summer. None of these practice statements is a live opening.

### Three statements that lead to different decisions

| Posting says | What follows |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation December 2027–June 2028 required | May 2030 is outside this window |
| Currently enrolled and returning after summer | Both stated conditions fit; check the remaining rules |
| Rising juniors preferred | A preference alone does not exclude this student |

## Your turn

The student has advanced-placement credits. Which answer above changes automatically?

## Your answer

[Write your approach here.]

## For your own application

Record your expected graduation date and official class standing separately so you can answer either kind of question.

Return to the guide for the worked answer and source notes:
https://internshipdeadlines.com/guides/first-year-college-internship-search