STEPS FOR INTERNSHIP EMPLOYMENT
Please note that students must be enrolled in a minimum of six credit hours to hold an internship.
Step 1: UTeach Internship Orientation (New Interns Only)
Before requesting an internship, you must :
- Review the information provided on the UTeach Internship Orientation Form , complete the verification questions, sign, and then Upload it to the UTeach Database.
*Note- Requests for internships cannot be reviewed until orientation documentation is uploaded*
Step 2: Request a UTeach Internship
Review internship placements and use the Internship Request Application to select your internship. Please note the internship request window below. Internship request must be received prior to the end of this window.
UTEACH INTERNSHIP REQUEST WINDOW - Fall 2026
Monday, August 24th - Friday, September 11th
Step 3 : I-9 Verification Process
***Skip this step If you were employed at UT last semester (fall, spring, summer)***
I-9 Verification Process
Within a few days of submitting your request you will get an EMAIL giving you instructions for how to complete the I-9 process. You will need to wait for this email before you proceed.
The Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) is required by federal U.S. Citizenship law. Employers are required to verify each employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the United States at the time of hire. Every paid employee of the University must complete the Form I-9.
The University of Texas at Austin utilizes the Equifax I-9 Anywhere Process, a secure, online tool to manage the I-9 process and comply with E-Verify requirements to verify an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States.
The Equifax I-9 anywhere process has two sections and takes 5- 10 minutes. It involves:
- Reviewing the email that provides instructions and a link to access the Equifax system.
- Clicking the Equifax link, completing Section 1 online (address, start date, attestation), and then
- Scheduling a virtual video meeting with an Equifax rep to complete Section 2 by presenting your original documents (see USCIS list of acceptable documents)
Step 4: Background Check
***Skip this step If you were employed at UT last semester (fall, spring, summer)***
You will get an email from NoReply@Cisive.com to authorize the background check. This should be completed ASAP. You will get daily reminders until you log in.
You may receive emails from Cisive (PreCheck) when more information is required to be submitted.
Step 5: Set Up Workday
Once your I-9 and BG check have been processed, you will get a message from Workday saying that you have been hired.
To log into Workday, visit: https://workday.utexas.edu/login
Use the Getting Started with Workday checklist for instructions on viewing your worker profile, updating W-2 selections, editing personal info, and other tasks.
Step 6 : Internship Placement Email
You must wait for your INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT EMAIL before you start working. This email will come directly the UTeach Internship Coordinator. It will contain details about your placement, site supervisor, and steps for getting started at your internship site.
Reporting Your Time
Information about the Timesheet Schedule and Check Release Dates can be found here.
You may wish to install the Workday Mobile Application on your phone.
Interns with Work-Study Award
Step 1: Print the Work-Study Verification* (year, semester & amount).
Step 2: Present the form to UTeach Office PAI 4.02 (Attn: I-9 Representative).
Step 3: Complete the online Hourly Time Report.
Step 4: Complete Work-Study Forms. For more information please see the Work-study website.
* Your Work-Study Verification is confirmation that you have been awarded Work-Study for the current academic year. You can access it on UT Direct > CASH > Status/Requirements or from MyUT.