Important dates & deadlines

Fall 2019

Wednesday, Aug. 28 – Community Fair
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Table on the pedway near University Union
NAU staff will be out at the Community Fair to answer questions about the program.

Thursday, Sept. 12 – Legislative Staff Visit
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
University Union by the Hot Spot, north entrance of SBS-Castro, second floor School of Communication
Legislative staff and former NAU interns will be on campus to meet with students and answer questions about the program.

Tuesday, Sept. 17 – Application Work Session
3-6 p.m.
Career Development Lobby, Suite 105, University Union
Stop by to get the help you need from NAU’s Internship Coordinator. This will be informal work time; there will not be a formal presentation or workshop, but staff will be available to answer your application questions. Sign up via Handshake. Walk-ins welcome.

Wednesday, Sept. 25 – Legislative Internship Application Deadline
5 p.m.
All application materials including a completed application, personal statement, unofficial transcript, two signed letters of recommendation, and a current resume must be submitted via Handshake by 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 1 – First-round Interview Prep Session (Legislature, Supreme Court, Governor’s Office)
5-7 p.m.
Career Development Lobby, Suite 105, University Union
Applicants who are invited to the first-round interviews on NAU’s campus for the Legislative Internship Program can attend a prep session learning how to craft, refine, and practice answering interview questions.

Thursday, Oct. 10 – First-round On-campus Interviews (Legislature, Supreme Court, Governor’s Office)
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Individual interview times TBD)
Oak Creek, University Union
Applicants will be interviewed by members of the Legislature, Supreme Court, and Governor’s Office. Interviews last about 15 minutes.

Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Broadcast Internship Application Deadline
5 p.m.
All application materials including a completed application, personal statement, unofficial transcript, two signed letters of recommendation, and a current resume must be submitted via Handshake by 5 p.m.

Dates TBD – Interviews for the Broadcast Internship Program (Arizona Capitol Television)
Individual interview times TBD
Phoenix
Selected applicants will travel to Phoenix for interviews with members of the ACTV team.

Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Second-round Interview Prep Session (Legislature, Supreme Court, Governor’s Office)
5-7 p.m.
Career Development Lobby, Suite 105, University Union
Applicants who are invited to the second-round interviews at the state capitol with the Legislature, Supreme Court, and/or Governor’s Office can attend a prep session to practice for the interview.

Monday, Nov. 4 through Friday, Nov. 8 – Second-round Interviews at the State Capitol (Legislature, Supreme Court, Governor’s Office)
Individual interview times TBD
State Capitol, Phoenix
Selected applicants will travel to Phoenix for second-round interviews with members of the Legislature, Supreme Court, and/or Governor’s Office.

Spring 2020

Monday, January 6
Internship begins

Friday, May 8
Internship ends