CSE Tech Talks, such as this visit by Facebook, are great opportunities to meet potential internship sponsors in person. Pictured are: Facebook Software Engineer Tom Occhino (CEN BS '07) and CSE Undergraduate Co-Director Carl Alphonce
We encourage students to gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking internships at companies related to their majors.
Approved students who are in good standing with the department may earn academic credit for internships. To receive academic credit for an internship, follow the procedure described below.
First, let's introduce you to the people who will help you through the phases of your internship:
Outgoing CSE Internship Coordinator Dimitrios Koutsonikolas (who is moving on to Northeastern University in Spring 2021... Congratulations, Dimitrios!) remains responsible for all Fall 2020 internships. He will assign you a grade if you registered in:
Send any questions regarding your Summer 2020/Fall 2020 internship as well as your Summer 2020/Fall 2020 internship evaluation forms to Prof. Koutsonikolas.
Direct Winter 2021 (and later) internship applications—and all other questions—to Prof. Kennedy.
You are responsible for locating and applying for your internship opportunity. This means that you will need to contact potential internship locations; submit your resume, cover letter and any other documentation that is required; arrange the interviews; etc. Here is a list of guidelines to help you through the process.
These resources can help you find a good internship:
To be eligible for the internship, international students (students with F-1 visas) must apply to the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorizations. The ISSS Office is the authoritative source for answers to CPT and OPT questions. You may also pick up the forms at the ISSS Office in 210 Talbert Hall, North Campus. CPT request processing takes approximately 5-7 business days. OPT request processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks.
The Internship Coordinator will send the signed form to the Staff Academic Advisor so he/she can force-register you into the appropriate course.
Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | |
Staff Academic Advisor | Shelly Neumaier | Clara Schoonmaker |
Course Number | CSE 496 | CSE 598 |
Credit Hours | 1 - 5 | 1 - 3 |
Maximum Hours of Work per Week | Fall term: 20 Winter term: 40 Spring term: 20 Summer term: 40 | Fall term: 20 Winter term: 40 Spring term: 20 Summer term: 40 |
Grade | P/F (Pass/Fail) | S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) |
Table 1. Internship program registration details.
Both courses require force registration to ensure that all the necessary forms are filled out and to assist in tracking internship progress. Each credit of academic work requires a minimum of 3 hours of internship work per week for 14 weeks.
Example:
3.0 academic credits
x 3 hours of work per week == 9.0 hours of work per week
x 14 weeks per semester == 126 hours of work per semester
Director of Graduate Admissions
Dr. Roger He
318 Davis Hall
Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Zhanpeng Jin
336 Davis Hall
Graduate Coordinator
Clara M Schoonmaker
338Q Davis Hall
Prospective Student Questions
gradeng@buffalo.edu
Current Student Questions
csegradcoord@buffalo.edu