Regalado, D. K., & Mulay, T., & Khalafalla, M., & Shadravan, B., & Li, C. (2025, June), Assessing the Impact of Internships on Undergraduate Students' Academic Success: A Case Study of Engineering Technology and Related Programs  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . https://peer.asee.org/55479

\bibitem{asee_peer_55479}
  Regalado, D. K., \& Mulay, T., \& Khalafalla, M., \& Shadravan, B., \& Li, C. (2025, June), \emph{Assessing the Impact of Internships on Undergraduate Students' Academic Success: A Case Study of Engineering Technology and Related Programs}
  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada .
  https://peer.asee.org/55479

Doreen Kobelo Regalado P, Tejal Mulay, Mohamed Khalafalla, Behnam Shadravan, and Chao Li P.E..  "Assessing the Impact of Internships on Undergraduate Students' Academic Success: A Case Study of Engineering Technology and Related Programs".  2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada , 2025, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2025.  https://peer.asee.org/55479 Internet.  19 Aug, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_55479}
  Doreen Kobelo Regalado P, Tejal Mulay, Mohamed Khalafalla, Behnam Shadravan, and Chao Li P.E..
  "Assessing the Impact of Internships on Undergraduate Students' Academic Success: A Case Study of Engineering Technology and Related Programs".
  \emph{2025 ASEE Annual Conference \& Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada , 2025, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2025.
  https://peer.asee.org/55479 Internet.  19 Aug, 2025

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AB  - This evidence-based research paper explores the impact of internship experiences on undergraduate student success within various engineering technology and related disciplines. While many undergraduate programs require students to complete internships before graduation, a notable number of students prioritize taking summer classes to accelerate their academic journey. Despite this trend, co-curricular activities like internships are vital as they provide essential skills, practical experience, and a clearer understanding of future career paths. This study investigates whether internship opportunities foster increased interest in coursework and improved academic performance among undergraduate students in Architecture, Construction Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, and Facilities Management programs. The motivation for this study stems from the belief that experiential learning, through internships, plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between academic learning and industry practice. The theoretical framework guiding this research is Kolb's Experiential Learning Theory, which emphasizes learning as a process of transforming experience into knowledge. According to this framework, internships offer students the chance to engage in active experimentation and reflective observation, reinforcing theoretical concepts learned in class and applying them in practical, real-world contexts.
The research adopts a case study approach, employing survey methods to gather data on the experiences and perceptions of undergraduate students regarding internships. Students across four different programs will be surveyed to determine how their internship experiences influenced their interest in their courses, overall academic success, and readiness for professional careers. Both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of the correlation between internships and academic outcomes. The findings of this research are expected to demonstrate a positive correlation between internship participation and student success metrics, such as increased academic interest, better course performance, and enhanced readiness for professional careers. These insights highlight the importance of integrating experiential learning opportunities into the curriculum, thereby encouraging academic institutions to emphasize internship programs as an essential element of undergraduate education. 
This study will underscore the value of internships as a complement to traditional academic learning. By integrating experiential learning opportunities more deeply into academic programs, universities can enhance student learning outcomes and better prepare graduates for successful professional careers. Future work will explore the long-term effects of internships on career trajectories and examine strategies to encourage greater student participation in internship programs.

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