Guidelines

When you receive an offer, have an idea of Illinois offer guidelines to ensure that you have enough time to make the an informed decision about your internship of job offer.

ECS OFFER GUIDELINES*

* Please note that due to COVID-19, the job market may be negatively impacted. The decision to accept an offer or proceed with an accepted offer must be carefully considered in light of the current situation. ECS is available to help navigate these extraordinary circumstances. If you are seeking academic credit for your internship, we strongly encourage you to consult with your academic advisor and/or college for guidance.

Offers resulting from For Should not expire before
Summer Internships or Co-ops Internship offers resulting from summer programs or previous internship/co-op OR full-time conversion offers resulting from internship/co-op employment. Offer should remain open for a minimum of 3 weeks after start of subsequent academic term or 3 weeks after the offer is made, whichever comes later.
Fall Interviews (June 1 - December 31) Full-time, internship, or co-op offers
  • If offer is made prior to October 15: Offer should remain open until November 1 or later.
  • If offer is made after October 15: Offer should remain open for a minimum of 2 weeks after the offer is made.
Spring Interviews (January 1 - May 31) Full-time, internship, or co-op offers
  • If offer is made prior to March 15: Offer should remain open until April 1 or later.
  • If offer is made after March 15: Offer should remain open for a minimum of 2 weeks after the offer is made.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR FALL & SPRING SEMESTER INTERVIEWS & DECISION DEADLINES:

Fall campus interviewing peaks in early to mid-October. Spring campus interviewing peaks in late February to early March. These guidelines ensure that students can complete most of the interview process without undue pressure, and may result in fewer deadline conflicts and reneges.

If you are unable to follow these guidelines, please support student development and successful outcomes by providing open communication and reasonable extensions based on individual circumstances and the information listed above.

 

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