Undergraduate Internship Program

Your internships have the potential to be the best and most rewarding semester of your college experience! During your internships, you have the opportunity to gain an understanding of the relationship between classroom theory and its practical application and to acquire and develop skills and competencies needed for your transition from college to a full-time position.

In the past, students have interned with:

  • Paramount Pictures 
  • The Dallas Cowboys 
  • Walt Disney Co.  
  • Navy Recreation 
  • Yellowstone National Park 
  • Vail Mountain Resort 
  • Norwegian Cruise Lines 
  • Busch Gardens  
  • Great Adventure Camp 
  • Pathfinder Ranches 
  • Lake Travis Zipline  
  • Houston Parks & Recreation
  • Carnival Cruise Line 
  • Four Seasons Resort 
  • The Inn on Biltmore Estates 
  • Sky Ranch 
  • Hilton 
  • Colorado Parks & Wildlife 
  • Fort Worth Zoo 
  • Camp for All 
  • Always Blissful Wedding Event Planning
View Current Internship Postings
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Four students sharing a fist bump in a greenhouse.

Student Internship Information for Employers 

Thank you for your interest in hiring our students.  We have transitioned  to a new system, HireAggies, for posting jobs.  This system can be used to post internships, part-time, seasonal, and full-time jobs for current and former students.  The system is maintained by our Career Center office on campus.

Once you set up a profile with the Career Center, you will also have access to scheduling services for any time you want to come to campus to recruit.  They can help you reserve a table, reserve space if you want to hand out information to students, or to schedule a room for informationals and interviews. 

Learn more about internship guidelines for employers

What Positions Qualify for Internship Credits? 

Some students obtain positions which are titled “Intern” while others have various titles which serve as their internships for HMGT 484 credit. Positions must be related to hospitality, hotel management, recreation, recreational youth programs, events, tourism, travel and/or parks, and provide opportunities for you to apply the concepts you have learned through HMGT coursework. 

If you are not certain that a position will qualify for your internship, be sure to have it approved by the Internship Coordinator before accepting the job. In many instances, job descriptions have some flexibility, and interns can focus on a project or program of interest. You will need to discuss your interests and career direction with your prospective employer if you would like to help shape your job responsibilities.

Links on this website may be helpful in finding a position, but you are not limited to positions listed by the HMGT Department. Students are permitted to use a part-time position over two semesters to complete HMGT 484 requirements. 

Pre-Internship Requirements 

HMGT majors must meet these prerequisites for the internships:

HMGT 384

2.0 credit hours
200 work hours plus assignments

Pre-requisites:

  • HMGT 201
  • HMGT 223
  • HMGT 481
  • Junior or senior classification

HMGT 484

3.0 credit hours
300 work hours plus assignments

Pre-requisites:

  • HMGT 340
  • HMGT 384
  • Junior or senior classification
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Prior to Your Internship: 

As soon as you have secured a position, complete the Internship Approval Form so that the position can be reviewed and approved for internship credit. You may not being accruing hours towards your internship before this form has been submitted and approved. It is very helpful to submit this form well ahead of time. 

Internship Approval Form

Registration for Internships:

Select the “In Absentia” section if you are not taking other on-campus courses during the semester for which you’re registered (In Absentia students are not charged the Rec Center fee and a few other campus-specific fees).

Grading for Internships: 

Internships require work hours at the organization but also coursework completed through Canvas.

This could include:

  • a virtual meeting on Zoom or TEAMS
  • reports every 2-3 weeks
  • a media assignment
  • hour logs
  • an updated resume
  • supervisor evaluations

Paid vs. Un-Paid? 

Students can choose to do a paid or unpaid internship. Internships in which a student is primarily observing professionals while rotating through different departments are sometimes unpaid, as are positions with a variety of organizations which can provide great experience, but have no budget for interns. If you are able to do an unpaid internship, you will have a wider range of choices, but there are many excellent paid internships available as well. Some sites offer housing, meals and other benefits. It is your responsibility to negotiate the benefits of your internship with your prospective employer. Remember that you will need to pay tuition for the credit hours associated with your internship during the semester you are interning.

Categories of Internships and Student Website Examples

We partner with multiple local, state and national companies to provide our Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism students with a variety of experiential opportunities that will shape their careers and make a lasting impact. Our internship experiences enable students to thrive and become well-prepared professionals in the field .

Hospitality Management 

Learn more about recent intern experiences by viewing web pages designed by students: 

  • Bray Whaler, International, Carrollton, TX 
  • Courtyard Marriott, Denver, CO 
  • Courtyard by Marriott, College Station, TX 
  • Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI 
  • Disney College Program, Orlando, FL
  • Embassy Suites, College Station, TX
  • Fripp Island Beach Resort, South Carolina 
  • The George, College Station, TX 
  • The George & Cavalry Court, College Station, TX
  • Hilton College Station, College Station, TX – Assistant Restaurant Manager 
  • Hilton Food & Beverage, College Station, TX 
  • Hilton Garden Inn, College Station, TX
  • Hilton Garden Inn, College Station 
  • Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, College Station, TX – Front Desk
  • Hilton Sales & Catering, College Station, TX 
  • Holiday Inn Austin/Round Rock, Round Rock, TX 
  • Holiday Inn & Suites – Aggieland, College Station, TX 
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Bryan, TX 
  • J. Cody’s Steaks & BBQ, Bryan, TX 
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites, College Station, TX
  • Larmont Sydney by Lancemore, Sydney, Australia 
  • Levy Restaurants at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 
  • Oldham Goodwin Group, Bryan, TX 
  • Omni Hotels Dallas, Dallas, TX
  • Residence Inn Marriott, Houston, TX 
  • Splitsville Luxury Lanes, Fairview, TX 
  • The Stella Hotel, Bryan, TX 
  • Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center, College Station, TX
  • Tru by Hilton, College Station, TX 
  • Vista Brewing, Driftwood, TX 
Resorts, Lodges, Cruiselines & Clubs 

Learn more about recent intern experiences by viewing web pages designed by students: 

Commercial Recreation, Adventure Programs & Sports Management 

Learn more about recent intern experiences by viewing web pages designed by students: 

Note: Unpaid internships with for-profit companies have been removed from this page.

Event Management 

Learn more about recent intern experiences by viewing web pages designed by students: 

Bryan-College Station & Vicinity:  

Beyond BCS & Vicinity: 

  • ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Austin, TX 
  • A Fare Extraordinaire, Houston, TX 
  • Allaso Ranch, Hawkins, TX 
  • The Annex Events, Navasota, TX 
  • Angleton Recreation Center, Angleton, TX 
  • Bella Sera Ranch, Palestine, TX 
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters, Houston, TX 
  • Boat Town Burger Bar, Kingsland, TX 
  • Boxwood Manor, Tomball, TX 
  • The Bridal Extravaganza Show, Houston, TX 
  • The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO 
  • Brock + Co Events, Austin, TX 
  • C3 Presents, Austin, TX 
  • Capers Destination Management Company, San Antonio, TX 
  • City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Houston, TX 
  • Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Dallas, TX 
  • Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, Dallas, TX 
  • Dave & Buster’s, Little Rock, AR 
  • Delysia Chocalatier, Austin, TX 
  • DO, Cookie Dough Confections, New York, NY 
  • Dton Naam, Bangkok, Thailand 
  • Each and Every Detail, McKinney, TX 
  • EB Inc. Events, Houston, TX
  • Events By Jade, North Richland Hills, TX 
  • Exceptional Events, Dallas, TX 
  • Feeding People Everywhere, Dallas, TX 
  • Gateway Church, Southlake, TX 
  • Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau, Grapevine, TX 
  • Harris County – Houston Sports Authority, Houston, TX (Summer 2021) 
  • Interstate Baptist Association, Portland, OR 
  • KG Weddings & Events, Friendswood, TX 
  • Keely Thorne Events, Houston, TX (Summer 2021) 
  • La Tranquila Ranch, Tomball, TX 
  • Lavish Linens, Houston, TX 
  • LifeAustin Amphitheater, Austin, TX 
  • Make A Wish Foundation, Austin, TX 
  • Mansfield Parks & Recreation Department; Music Festival, Mansfield, TX 
  • Markarios, Austin, TX 
  • The Meekermark, Magnolia, TX 
  • Midwest Sports Production, Kansas City, MO 
  • Mo-Ranch Christian Conference Center, Hunt, TX 
  • One Mission Society, Greenwood, IN 
  • The Overlook, Houston, TX 
  • Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles, CA 
  • Pearl Events, Austin, TX 
  • Pine Cove Retreats & Conferences, Tyler, TX 
  • Posh Coworking & Bridal Lounge, Austin, TX 
  • Precisely As Planned, Ft. Worth, TX 
  • Raveneaux Country Club, Spring, TX 
  • Rescue Pink, Houston, TX 
  • Rodeo Austin, Austin, TX (Spring 2022) 
  • Ronald McDonald House, Houston, TX 
  • Venia Floral & Events Design, McKinney, TX 
  • San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, San Antonio, TX 
  • Sash & Bow Event Planning, De Pere, WI 
  • Sky Ranch Lutheran Camp, Colorado 
  • Spectrum Catering, Conroe, TX 
  • Spectrum Catering, Concessions and Special Events, Oak Ridge North, TX 
  • Speedway Children’s Charities, Ft. Worth, TX 
  • Uniquely Set Event Management, College Station, TX 
  • Wed & Prosper, Houston, TX 
  • Whim Hospitality & Camp Lucy, Dripping Springs, TX 
    • Community Nonprofits and Therapeutic Recreation 

    Learn more about recent intern experiences related to community development: 

    Natural and Cultural Resource Management 

    Learn more about recent intern experiences by viewing web pages designed by students: 

    Tourism Promotion and Marketing; Tourism Destinations 

    Learn more about recent intern experiences by viewing web pages designed by students: 

    State and Federal Agencies; Environmental Education 

    Learn more about recent intern experiences by viewing web pages designed by students: 

    Municipal Parks and Recreation Internships 

    Learn more about recent intern experiences with park departments in various cities: 

    For a park management experience with a different type of employer, check out the Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, TX. 

    A different view on community recreation is available with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.