Internships are a commitment of only one or two semesters for both the employer and the student. All graduate level IPP assignments are considered to be internships.
Compensation: Please see Page 4 of the Employer Handbook for information on average salaries.
Hourly Commitment:
- Part-time Assignments: 20 hours per week
- Full-time Assignments: A minimum of 35 working hours per week
On a full-time assignment, there is no maximum number of weekly
working hours.
Because there is no requirement to attend UTD classes while on a full-time IPP work assignment, students may be placed in any
geographic area.
Income Taxes: All federal, state, and local income tax laws must be complied with for IPP student employee wages. Please see Page 13 for tax information. Employers are not required to pay Unemployment Compensation taxes for co-ops/interns. Additionally, employers are not required to withhold or to pay Social Security or Medicare taxes for international students.
Independent Contractors: Students in IP programs will not be referred to positions requiring that they act as independent contractors. IPP students must be put on the employer’s payroll and all necessary taxes and withholdings must be deducted from a student’s compensation if on an IPP work assignment.
Temporary Service Firms: Students may be hired through a temporary service firm.
Third-Party Recruiters: The Jonsson School does not refer IPP students to or through third-party recruiters. These are defined as any and all agencies receiving a fee for placing candidates with other employers.
