VU–New York City Academic Internship Program

Partner with Vanderbilt’s top talent. Our Vanderbilt University–New York City Academic Internship Program matches leading companies with exceptional undergraduate students who bring fresh perspectives and day-one professionalism across priority industries.

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Our Team

  • Andrea M. DiMarco, Ed.D.

    Andrea M. DiMarco, Ed.D.

    Director, Academic Internship Program, New York City Vanderbilt Career Center

The Program

Beginning in the 2026–27 academic year, Vanderbilt University will launch New York City as a a study-away experience, centered on academic internships and experiential learning. Each semester, approximately 100 juniors and seniors from the College of Arts & Science, the School of Engineering, and Peabody College (human and organizational development majors) will live, study, and intern in NYC while earning academic credit. 

Program Structure

  • Hours: 18–28 hours per week (e.g. three 8-hour days)
  • Location: On-site in NYC in-office (30–75%), with limited remote work permitted if aligned with employer in-office expectations
  • Student profile: 100 juniors and seniors from across the university, including the College of Arts and Science, School of Engineering and Peabody College (human and organizational development majors)
  • Role: All academic internship opportunities must align to the requirements of the program.
  • Schedule: Flexible, designed to coordinate with students’ class schedules
  • Vanderbilt supervision: Each student is actively supported and supervised as part of a stand-alone class.
  • Internship is for credit during the fall and/or spring semester(s).
  • Pay: Preference is paid internship experience.
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Career Pathways Supported

  1. Arts and Culture
  2. Banking and Finance
  3. Business and Consulting
  4. Civic and Social Impact
  5. Health Policy, Health Care and Advocacy
  6. Media
  7. Sports and Entertainment
  8. Research
  9. Engineering and Technology
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Your Impact

Empower students by providing field-specific internships leading to meaningful growth and professional development. Placements are customized based on each student’s school requirements and career field.

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Vanderbilt in New York

Vanderbilt University–New York City is a Vanderbilt campus in the heart of New York City that was established to expand Vanderbilt's educational, research and community engagement in one of the world's most vibrant cities. The campus offers undergraduate semester programs and a one-year Master’s of Science in Business and Technology program, linking students to New York’s diverse industries. In addition to academic programming, the campus hosts a range of alumni and community events, executive education workshops and university initiatives.

Vanderbilt University–New York City, in concert with growth initiatives in West Palm Beach and Nashville, represents a transformative moment for Vanderbilt as it moves boldly forward as a multi-campus university.

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