U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - University Programs

Internships

Jacob Thayer with Commandant and Vice Commandant
Top performing college students that have demonstrated a commitment to their Auxiliary service and to the Coast Guard's core values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty may apply to a select pool of Coast Guard internships. Students complete their work under the guidance of experienced professionals and an academic advisor from their school. Students may be eligible to earn college credit for their experience, depending on the policies of the individual school.

Applicants must be current undergraduate or graduate students actively enrolled and participating in Coast Guard Auxiliary University Programs (AUP) (list of schools), and meet all applicant requirements.

Pictured right: Jacob Thayer with the Commandant (right) and Vice Commandant (left) during his internship at Coast Guard Headquarters.


Apply for an AUP Internship:
  1. Review the Internship Contract;
  2. Submit the Internship Application;
  3. Applicants will be notified that they have been assigned to an internship as soon as possible;
  4. Contact your internship supervisor to arrange start date, location, proper attire, preparatory activities, and other pertinent details;
  5. Work with your academic advisor, unit leader, and internship supervisor to prepare the "Internship Workbook" prior to the start of the internship;
  6. Arrange travel, lodging, and other personal details as necessary prior to the start of the internship;
  7. Report for the internship at the designated location, date, and time as agreed upon with your internship supervisor; remember proper uniform/attire, customs, and courtesies!
Questions and general inquiries may be directed to Mike Maskell at michael.maskell@cgauxnet.us.