ARTS WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (AWEI)

Hi Arts Student!

Thank you for your interest in Arts Work Experience Internship (AWEI 300AA)! AWEI is a unique learning/working opportunity in which undergraduate students in the Faculty of Arts are matched with a community organization or research lab that fits your career aspirations and studies. AWEI is an opportunity to gain practical work experience, networking opportunities, and references to build your resume.

Arts interns spend up to 8 hours per week for 13 weeks working on a designated project in an organization. Arts interns pay regular tuition fees and receive 3 credit hours towards their degree.

To be eligible for AWEI:

Interns must be able to commit up to 8 hours per week during a 13 week semester, working for a community organization in Regina;
Must have a declared major in a Faculty of Arts program (NOT including Health Studies, Human Justice or Journalism, because they have their own internship programs);
Must have completed between 54 – 90 credit hours (negotiable) at the end of the semester in which you are applying, which MUST include at least 12 credit hours in your major;
Must have a satisfactory academic standing, with a program GPA of at least 70%

To apply for AWEI, please fill out the Application Form below before the deadline:

Spring/Summer 2025 (internship takes place May-July 2025): Deadline March 1
Fall 2025 (internship takes place Sept-Dec 2025): Deadline May 1
Winter 2026 (internship takes place Jan-April 2026): Deadline July 1

Application Form

First and Last Name (required)

Student ID (required)

UofR Email Address (required)

Campus (required)

University of Regina

First Nations University of Canada

Campion

Luther

Faculty (required)

Program (Major and Minor) (required)

Why are you interested in AWEI? (required)

Which term would you like your internship to take place in?

Spring/Summer (May-July 2025)

Fall (Sept-Dec 2025)

Winter (Jan-April 2026)

Other

Do you have the following? (Please select all that apply.)

Declared a major in a Faculty of Arts program (not including Health Studies, Human Justice or Journalism because they have their own internship programs)

Between 54 - 90 credit hours total completed

12 credit hours in your major completed

A program GPA of at least 70%

Have you done an Arts internship (AWEI 300AA) in the past? (required)

Yes

What are you most passionate about learning (personally or professionally)? Please explain in one paragraph. (required)

What are your academic areas of interest? Which courses/topics do you enjoy the most? Please explain in one paragraph. Note: Placements in your interest areas are subject to availability. (required)

Please list the names of any non-profit organizations, community groups, and UofR research labs you are interested in working with for your internship. Note: Students will be matched in an internship by the Community Coordinator. Students are not required to individually pursue an organization. (required)

Why do you think you would be a good fit for the organization(s) you listed above? (required)

If you are registered in 15 credit hours in the term you are applying, would you be willing to drop one class? Students registered in AWEI 300AA are typically only permitted to be in a maximum of 4 classes (12 credit hours) alongside their AWEI placement. (required)

Yes

Not applicable

Note: For questions about how AWEI 300AA credits fit into your overall degree program, please contact your Academic Advisor.

Please leave any additional information that you would like us to know in the space provided below.

Upload your current resume. (required)

Upload your unofficial transcript. (required)

Thank you for your application! We will contact you after the application period closes. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Coordinator at the University of Regina's Community Engagement & Research Centre: community.engagement@uregina.ca

For more information, visit our website: Arts Student Opportunities - https://www.uregina.ca/arts/student-services/arts-...

ARTS WORK EXPERIENCE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (AWEI)

Student Application 2025-26

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