Students may select to participate in a non-academic (non-credit) internship, which is not subject to the same requirements as a credit-bearing internship. In some cases, students do not need the credit, so they choose to do an internship purely for the experience and the boost it will give their resume.

As with an academic internship, it is wise to develop an internship contract to ensure that you and the employer have the same expectations of providing a meaningful experience Analyzing and accessing your internship is a critical part of your experience. This can be accomplished by keeping a daily or weekly journal and, at the end of your internship, and completing an evaluation of your experience.