Internships - Chicago Center

The Chicago Center Program allows junior and senior students at Loras College the opportunity to spend a full semester in Chicago interning and taking classes toward their degree.  Students earn at least 12 credits through a variety of experiences, inside and outside of the classroom.

• Six credits are available for an internship with a Chicago employer. Students will intern for four days a week (Monday - Thursday) for 24-30 hours per week
• Three credits are earned for a course centered around urban issues
• Two credits are earned for a service learning component
• One credit for a portfolio development/orientation course
• Students live at Roosevelt University while participating in the program
  Students receive 100% of their Loras financial assistance during their semester away
• To obtain credit for an internship the intern submits a critical portfolio at the end of the internship that is reviewed by a panel of faculty and staff

A sample of employer partnerships in Chicago …