Summer 2027 State of NC Internship Calendar

State of North Carolina Internship Program

2026–2027 Program Calendar

Key dates for agencies, supervisors, and students participating in the Summer 2027 State Internship Program.

*Dates reflect the current working schedule and will be adjusted as needed during the 2027 cycle to reflect planned enrichment activities and the closing ceremony.

2026–2027 Program Calendar Key Dates
Date	Program Activity
Tuesday, October 6, 2026	Project proposals distributed to Department Coordinators, prior supervisors, participating agencies, and other stakeholders.
Monday, October 19, 2026	Project proposals due close of business.
October 22–28, 2026	Internship Council reviews project proposals.
Friday, October 30, 2026	Supervisors and Department Coordinators notified of project proposal status.
November 2026	Approved internship projects prepared and posted in Workday for the 2027 application cycle.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026 - Friday, January 29, 2027	Student application period.
January 2027 (date to be determined)	Virtual Department Coordinator Meeting (required)
Monday, February 1, 2027	Application eligibility screening begins.
February 12–19, 2027	Internship Council reviews eligible student applications.
February 22–26, 2027	Approved applicants advanced to hiring managers/supervisors for review.
March 4–12, 2027	Supervisor interviews (virtual).
March 12–15, 2027	Intern and Supervisor Preference Forms due.
Friday, March 26, 2027	Initial internship placement notifications sent to students.
Wednesday, March 31, 2027	First-round student response deadline.
April 12–23, 2027	Supervisors and Department Coordinators notified of placement status as students accept.
Monday, May 17, 2027	Intern Orientation.
May 17–July 23, 2027	2027 State of North Carolina Internship Program.

Updated October 2026