An internship is still one of the best ways to land a full-time job.
Practicum, field placement, internship—no matter what you call it, work-based learning is a critical part of any student’s career preparation. Not only do these experiences introduce students to their chosen careers and help confirm or rule out job choices, they are the surest path to a full-time job. “Employers are more likely to convert interns to new hires than any other kind of positions,” says Saskia Campbell, executive director of University Career Services (UCS) at George Mason University. “That’s their recruitment strategy. That’s their pipeline.” And Campbell says George Mason students are in demand.
Beyond George Mason's job search platform, Handshake, students find internships by leveraging their personal connections and relationships with faculty who have close ties to federal agencies, government contractors, and nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C., area.
Internship Week:
October 26 - 30, 2026
Don't miss this week of events to help you find, apply for, and succeed in your internship!
“Employers are more likely to convert interns to new hires than any other kind of positions.”
~ Saskia Campbell, executive director, George Mason University Career Services
George Mason University Student Internships
October 22, 2026George Mason University students and alumni explored career opportunities in local, state, and federal government during Government Careers Week, hosted by University Career Services from September 14–18.
October 13, 2026Women's tennis team player Maya Bayat is a degree in finance with a minor in visual art. She also interns at two galleries and an art nonprofit, and creates her own art.
October 6, 2026George Mason University senior Mehmood Shajih has built his college experience around one goal: creating better mental health outcomes for young people.
September 30, 2026For graduate student Mimi Glass and alum Christopher Bellone, finding that "aha!" moment is what drives their passion in learning design and technology.
September 29, 2026George Mason University senior Amman Haines grew up spending time with her family on her father’s property in West Virginia, where camping, fishing, and hunting nurtured an early appreciation for the outdoors. That connection to nature now informs her work as an intern with Prince William Soil and Water Conservation District (PWSWCD), where she’s gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of resource conservation and community health.
September 29, 2026When she saw Northrop Grumman's table at the George Mason University Career Fair, Neha Bandaru figured that any opportunity the company had to offer would be catered to engineering students. However, when she spoke with a Costello College of Business alum about what the aerospace and defense company had on the business side, it opened her eyes to the exciting opportunities available to her.
September 1, 2026Interning at Deloitte was on Iman Chaudhry’s radar ever since she entered the Costello College of Business at George Mason University as a freshman and learned about the major firms in the area. As the president of the Mason Consulting Group, she’s tuned in to what’s happening at Costello and the opportunities available.
Digital marketing internship develops creativity, data analysis, and empathy for one Costello seniorAugust 26, 2026Jack Sorenson, a marketing major in the Costello College of Business, is one of the faces behind AARP's digital newsletters.
August 26, 2026Just one year after graduation from the Schar School, Dylan Morse is running for the House of Representatives in his home state of Vermont.
August 21, 2026Siddartha Shakya spent his summer interning with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and now he’s even more confident in the importance of balancing humans and machines.
August 19, 2026At first glance, it might seem unusual for a graphic design major to intern at a car dealership. But for George Mason University rising senior Rayna Roades, her role as a marketing operations intern at Pohanka Automotive has revealed a strong connection between the creative skills she’s learned in the classroom and the work she’s doing in the professional world.
August 17, 2026For George Mason senior Meriam Belainass, an internship at a Casablanca, Morocco clinic is hands-on training and a chance to give back to her community.
Handshake is Mason's job search site, where you can find on-campus, part-time, work-study, internships, and full-time jobs related to your major, interests, and skills. Log in with your Mason credentials and get started by completing your profile.