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College of Information and Communications

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Opportunities for Students

We provide students opportunities to enhance their educational experience outside the classroom.

Undergraduate Scholarships

Our departmental scholarships are awarded automatically during the admissions review process. No separate application is required for consideration. 

Graduate Assistantships

Graduate students may have the opportunity to work as graduate assistants supporting faculty research and other iSchool initiatives such as Cocky’s Reading Express. Graduate assistants work 10-20 hours a week to receive a stipend.  They also receive a tuition supplement in accordance with Graduate School policies. When available, graduate assistant opportunities are shared through student listservs.

Fellowships

The school has several fellowships for under-represented groups admitted to the graduate program, including the Richard T. Greener Fellowship and the Cynthia Graham Hurd Endowed Fellowship Fund. Read more about fellowships here.

Internships

We help you identify opportunities to work directly in a professional setting — to connect the classroom and the work environment. Our students land internships at local information agencies and at such places as the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.  Students can earn class credit for most internships, and the real world experience is just what employers are seeking!

Mentor Match

Many of our undergraduate students participate in our Mentor Match program which pairs area alumni with students interested in their particular field of work. This year-long program gives students the chance to develop professional connections with alumni and to be coached by industry leaders.

Study Away Opportunities

Learning often happens in traditional classrooms, but it also happens outside of them. At the College of Information and Communications, we believe in creating opportunities that open doors to new cultures, perspectives and experiences. In 2025, students traveled to France to experience the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, the most prestigious advertising and brand communication festival in the world. Faculty also led a trip to France and Switzerland where students engaged in environmental communications, studying the effects of climate change on the Alps. Two other groups spent a month in the cities of Barcelona and Madrid engaging in cultural opportunities designed to help navigate future employment with international companies. The programs in Barcelona and Madrid have no program fee, making them affordable for a greater number of students.

Research/Travel

Undergraduate students can apply for the Magellan Scholar program which funds student research projects and provides up to $3000 for salary, materials and/or travel. The Graduate School also offers research and travel grants.  The School of Information Science also provides students with funding opportunities — especially when professional development is involved.

Student Professional Organizations

The first step in your career begins while you are still in school. Another way in which our students begin networking and connecting with faculty and professionals in their field is by joining the student chapters of professional organizations. And these organizations are active! ISSA (Information Science Student Association) is our undergraduate student organization and is excited about launching a full range of activities for members, including opportunities for networking, community service engagement and career workshops.  Our graduate student organizations include LISSA (Library and Information Science Student Association), a student affiliate of the American Library Association, which provides numerous opportunities for professional development.


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