Externship
Making the most of your experience in the program.
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What if I receive "Needs Improvement" multiple times?This is an opportunity to:
Reach out to your program manager via email or Slack for additional support
Review the task description and exa...
How do I improve my chances of exceeding expectations?Review the task requirements carefully before starting
Go beyond minimum requirements where possible
Support your work with additional res...
Can I get feedback on my revision?Yes! When you resubmit revised work, it will be re-evaluated and you'll receive updated feedback.
What if I disagree with my feedback?We know that sometimes mistakes happen. If you have questions about your feedback or believe something was misunderstood:
First, review y...
Do all my tasks receive feedback?Not all tasks in the program are evaluated with feedback. However, for the tasks that do receive graded feedback, you must achieve at leas...
Understanding Your FeedbackWhen you submit your work, you'll receive feedback with one of four statuses. This guide will help you understand what each status means a...
Understanding the Two Extern Student PortalsExtern operates two distinct student portals, each designed for different types of externship programs. While both platforms provide acces...
Stipend-Eligible Program Portal WalkthroughOverviewThis guide provides a quick overview of how to use the Extern Student Portal for your externship.This version of the portal is pri...
Subscription Student Portal WalkthroughOverviewThis guide explains how to use Extern’s subscription-based student portal, where you can access your active externships, completed...
Can I pause my enrollment in an externship and resume at a later time?Yes! Extern gives subscription students flexibility in how they participate. There are two common scenarios where you may want to pause yo...
Can I cancel an Externship enrollment?Yes, you can cancel by clicking "Cancel" on your externship page. You’ll receive a confirmation email, and we will assist you with any add...
Can I participate in more than one Externship at the same time?Extern is designed for participation in one externship at a time, allowing you to fully engage with each project and make the most of your...
Can I delete my Extern account?Yes! If you need to delete your account, please reach out to our team and we can assist. When you do so, make sure you are specific that y...
I never received my verification email.Sometimes our emails have a tendency to land in spam/promotion folders.Before reaching out to us, please double check to see if your email...
Which of my emails should I use?We understand you may use a personal email, a university-issued email or a combination of the two.
Due to the tendency of students losing ...
How do I create an Extern account?You can create an account using your email and password or by signing in with Google.
Once registered, you’ll proceed to the application f...
I have completed my externship, when can I start another?Students at Extern can progress at their own pace. If you complete your externship before the listed end date, you do not have to wait for...
Who supervises and evaluates my work? A dedicated Extern program manager supports day‑to‑day progress, while company mentors or reviewers weigh in at key checkpoints. This dua...
Missed a meeting?1. Let your Program Manager know by sending an email.
If you are expecting to miss a meeting, please be proactive and let them know that...
Changing the Meeting ScheduleAfter logging in to the student platform, you will see a list of meetings you will have to attend during the externship period. If some of...
What to Wear for the Meetings: Dressing Tips for ExternsGeneral Dress Code: We don’t have a strict dress code, but we do hope you'll look neat and tidy. Think of it as “dressing nicely for a pro...
The Meeting Schedule: What You Need to Know!Do You HAVE to Attend Every Meeting?Not all, but hear us out!
Not Mandatory, But Super Useful: While you don’t have to attend every meet...