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All students in the School of Information Technology must complete the Professional Practice Requirement. Information contained here will assist you registering for and submitting evaluations for the Professional Practice requirement of your degree program. After consulting the Frequently Asked Questions, if you have need more information, please feel free to contact the School of Information Technology Advising Office.

How to Register

Registration for the Professional Practice component of your degree is an easy process.

  1. Locate an internship which meets the criteria
  2. Complete the registration forms
    Registration Form
    Student Information Form
    Insurance Form
  3. Obtain a letter of confirmation
    Students who have a position located on campus at Illinois State may have the ISU supervisor send an email confirming employment to Dr. Robert Rariden (rariden@ilstu.edu). The email must include the student name and the beginning and ending date of the position.
    Students with positions off campus must obtain a letter from the employer on employer letterhead confirming employment as an intern. The letter must include the student name and the beginning and ending date of the position. If the employer has sent a letter of employment to the student. The letter will probably be sufficient.
  4. Submit the forms to the School of Information Technology Advising Office in OU 202, Attention Dr. Robert Rariden
  5. When you receive confirmation, register for the Professional Practice. Registration for Professional Practice is by permit only. You will be unable to register until notified of approval.

Submitting Evaluations

Prior to receiving a grade for Professional Practice, the student is responsible for having the following sent to the School of Information Technology Advising Office.

  • A Student Evaluation Form - this form is completed by the student
  • Employer Evaluation Form - this form is completed by the supervisor most familiar with the students performance.
  • Complete an Exit Interview with the Faculty Coordinator, Dr. Robert Rariden. It is your responsibility to contact Dr. Rariden and make arrangements for the interview. The email address is rariden@ilstu.edu and the office phone number is 438-7070.

Evaluations are due on the last Friday of Evaluation period during the term in which the student is enrolled in Professional Practice. The School of Information Technology is aware that it is not always possible to submit the evaluation on time. Students who will not meet the deadline are encouraged to contact the School of Information Technology Advising Office to let us know the forms will be delayed.