Candidate Timeline and Matching
Candidate Process
| Date(s) | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 26, 2024 | Application Opens | Apply to City Scholars Program by the deadline |
| Sep. 18, 2024 @11:59 p.m. | Application Deadline | Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. |
| Sep. 25, 2024 | Application Acceptance | After review, students are notified if they will advance to the next steps of the candidate process. |
| Sep. 25, 2024 - Nov. 15, 2024 |
Company resume review and interview period | Partner companies seeking interns will review resumes and reach out to interview candidates. You can connect in-person by attending the on- campus Networking event |
| Oct. 16, 2024 | City Scholars Networking Night | Candidates will meet company representatives in-person in Urbana at an on-campus networking event. |
| Nov. 5, 2024 | Rankings page opens for City Scholars Candidates | Candidates may begin to submit rankings up until the Nov 10, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. deadline. Admitted Student Portal |
| Nov. 10, 2024 @11:59 p.m. | Deadline to Submit your rankings | Candidates rank all companies that they are interested in working at. Note: Companies have a later ranking deadline and may ask your to interview after you submit your rankings. Admitted Student Portal |
| Nov. 20, 2024 | Matches announced | Emails will be sent out to all students to let them know whether or not if they have been matched to a company who has ranked you. |
Matching Candidates with Corporate Partners
By submitting internship preferences, candidates agree to move to Chicago and work for any companies ranked. Matches will be chosen based on student and company preferences. To better understand the matching process, watch this video that describes a similar process.
Company matches will be announced 4 to 6 weeks after applications close. Candidates will be notified in time to register for classes.
A match is not guaranteed. Students are encouraged to rank as many companies as possible to maximize the chance of matching. For a match to occur, a candidate and a partner must rank each other or express mutual interest. City Scholars will hold multiple matching rounds to fill all positions.