Our Accountancy Academic Internship Program provides you with practical work experience in the field of accounting. Our internships:
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Aug. 24 |
Semester begins |
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Sep. 22 |
Accountancy/Finance Career Fair - Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). |
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Aug. 24 - Dec. 4 |
Interviews permitted. Students attending the fair expect that employers have open positions and that employers will be interviewing students in the two to three weeks after the career fair. To arrange for on-campus interviews, contact Jan Wylde at 815-753-8346 or jwylde2@niu.edu. |
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Oct. 23 |
Offers must not expire before this date. All employers who register for the Accountancy/Finance Career Fair are assumed to adhere to the Job Offer Policy (DOCX). In essence, this policy requires that all students have at least two weeks to consider a job offer for an internship or a full-time position. All offers extended during the Fall 2026 semester must expire no sooner than October 23, 2026. |
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Dec. 4 |
Semester ends |
Are you an employer seeking to hire an NIU accountancy student for an internship or full-time position? Can’t wait until the career fair? We have students available!
To find internship or full-time candidates now, post your job opportunity on Huskies Get Hired. Please contact Suzanne Youngberg youngberg@niu.edu or 815-753-6099, director of the Accountancy Internship Program, if you'd like us to email our students about the job opportunity.
Our internship program continues to be strong! For more information about the Academic Internship Program, contact Suzanne Youngberg at youngberg@niu.edu. From 2019 to 2023, we placed average of 94 students in internships each year.
The Fall Accountancy/Finance Career Fair will be held in person on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. This event is available to all accountancy/finance majors, M.A.C. and M.A.S. students, M.S. in Finance students, and recently graduated accountancy/finance students.
Fall Accountancy/Finance Career Fair
Job Offer Policy for Employers (DOCX)
Student Ethical Job Search Policy (DOCX)
Resume books are available for registered career fair employers on Huskies Get Hired.
Like many NIU students, I was a first-generation college student. My accounting degree opened so many doors to an incredibly rewarding career. I love sharing my excitement about the profession’s opportunities with students and helping them find the career path that is the best fit for them.
