- Percentage of 2025 graduating seniors who completed an internship by graduation 87%
About
The Undergraduate Internship Program (UIP) is a new initiative from the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science to assist Samueli Engineering students by providing resources, information, and opportunities.
UIP hosts multiple workshops throughout the year to better prepare students for securing an internship, offers a seminar class further breaking down the internship process (ENGR 23: Finding an Industry Internship Seminar Course, runs a Consolidated On-Campus Recruitment Calendar and highlights job and internship postings and recruiting events in weekly email blasts to Samueli undergraduates.
Peer Advising
Events
Upcoming Events
UIP / Career Center Events and Opportunities:
CORE Workshop: Networking & Personal Branding
Do you want to be magnetic in a professional landscape? Do you want to WOW recruiters with your interpersonal skills and personal brand? Do you want to land that job at your top company? Well, you have come to the right place! We will guide you on your networking journey. Join us for “The Art of Networking: Building Genuine Connections!” By the end of this workshop, you’ll feel confident and well-prepared to establish lasting connections and seize new opportunities in your professional life. For questions please contact questions@career.ucla.edu
Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 2 – 3 PM
Location: Latinx Success Center, De Neve Plaza
See this link for more info!!
Student Organization Events
UCLA Engineering X Career Center Pop-In Hours
UCLA Engineering X Career Center is hosting Pop-In Hours from Week 1-7 to help students tackle anything career related.
Events for the 25-26 Academic Year
Check out the UCLA Career Center’s calendar for the upcoming quarter!
Our ENGR Seminar Courses
ENGR 23: Finding an Industry Internship Seminar
ENGR 23 is a new course designed to assist undergraduates in securing an internship offered this fall.
Take a look at the Fall 2024 ENGR 23 Syllabus.
ENGR 26: Finding an Entry Level Job Seminar
ENGR 26 is a new course designed to assist undergraduates in securing an entry level job offered this winter.
Take a look at the Winter 2024 ENGR 26 Syllabus.
Read Our Weekly UIP Newsletter Here
Our weekly UIP newsletter is sent to around 4,000 engineering students, and it’s packed with amazing information about career center events and opportunities, student organization events, job and internship opportunities, and more!
To read our latest and past newsletters from this quarter, click here!
Internship & Job Search Resouces
Wondering How to Get an Internship?
Looking for an internship and don’t know where to start? Our experienced Peer Advisors have crafted a guide to help you out. Click here to embark on your internship search!
Check out our YouTube! We have informational videos that will optimize your chances of getting an internship.
– Click here if you are interested in learning how to look for an internship
– Click here if you are interested in learning how to prep for an internship interview
– Click here if you are interested in learning how to make the most of your internship
Career Center Advising
Drop-in Advising
(Virtual and In-person)
Visit the Career Center virtual drop-in room or come the Career Center in-person located at the Strathmore Building, 2nd floor. You will be able to get help with resume/cover letter reviews and job and internship questions. The Career Center is also hosting a Career Fair this Spring!
Hours
Tuesday-Thursday
10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm
Transfer Resources
Did you know only 47.8% of transfers gain internship experience by graduation? (Source: 2025 Senior Exit Survey) We offer 1:1 peer advising to help you prepare for and find internship, research, and job opportunities! Schedule a peer advising appointment here to get started.
ENGINEERING TRANSFER STUDENT CENTER (ETC)
The Engineering Transfer Center at UCLA Samueli provides resources and support for current engineering transfer students (eTransfers), visibility and advocacy for the transfer community, and works with local community colleges to support the engineering pipeline.
Please see our Transfer Center Website or stop by 6288 Boelter Hall for additional transfer resources.
Incoming Transfers
Check out eTransfer 101, a workshop series designed to prepare you for your first year at UCLA, as well as our eTransfer Success Timeline:
Follow through using the New Transfer Checklist below:
Stay Tuned for a HOW TO: Transfer Series!
Contact Us
Drop by Boelter 6288 during our hours 9am-5pm to talk to one of our peer advisors about getting an industry internship or feel free to contact us anytime at uip@seas.ucla.edu