The clock is ticking. Loudly.
Attention students – especially those expecting to graduate between December 2026 – June 2027 – while you’re enjoying your summer break, the most coveted internships for Summer 2026 are disappearing faster than concert tickets. Many Fortune 500 companies recruit for interns in the fall for the following summer. Most offers are accepted by Thanksgiving.
Here’s what’s happening RIGHT NOW:
Many of these premier internship applications are expiring today and throughout the next month—before you even step back on campus for fall term. Deutsche Bank, Amazon, FTI Consulting, MUFG, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley, Prudential Financial, and Wells Fargo—these are just a sample of the companies looking for their next intern. While your classmates are scrolling through vacation photos, these companies are already reviewing applications and booking their 2026 intern classes.
Opportunity awaits, take action today.
Set up Handshake alerts today. Don’t rely on checking back “when you have time.” The best opportunities don’t wait for your convenience.
Mohr Career Services career advisors are available to meet throughout the summer. Book a session now—not in September when everyone else realizes they’re behind. Mohr’s career advisors know how to position you as the candidate that companies can’t ignore.
The Online Application Trap
Here’s where most students fail: They think clicking “submit” on an application portal is enough. It is not. You MUST reach out to people and conduct informational interviews—especially with alumni who actually work at these firms.
Start with Lundquist Connect and LinkedIn. Find alumni at your target companies. Send short, thoughtful messages. Ask for 15 minutes of their time. Along with providing you with insider knowledge, there might be other benefits that might help your candidacy.
Your Competitive Edge
Some industries hire ridiculously early. The students who land these internships share one trait: they understand that success belongs to those who act strategically and early.
You have a window of opportunity right now that most students will miss. While others wait for fall semester to “get serious,” you can build relationships, craft compelling applications, and position yourself as the candidate these companies remember.
Your future self will thank you for the next 72 hours of focused action.
This is your moment to separate yourself from the pack and secure the internship that launches your career.
