Application
Students of all majors and classifications are eligible to apply, but trip itineraries focus on industries related to C&IS majors. Students must be in academic good standing when applying for admission to an Industry Immersion trip. Applicants who show promise on their application will be invited to an interview.
Requirements
- Attend pre-program orientation(s)
- Agree and sign the behavior expectations form(s)
- Have access to professional attire (business casual for most trips)
Upcoming Trips
Fall 2026
- Texas (Virtual): Friday, October 16
- Birmingham, AL: Friday, October 23
- Nashville, TN: Wednesday, October 28 – Friday, October 30 [Fall Break]
- Chicago, IL: Wednesday, October 28 – Saturday, October 31 [Fall Break]
- Carolinas (Virtual): Friday, November 13
- New York, NY: Sunday, December 13 – Thursday, December 17
Spring 2027
- Atlanta, GA: Wednesday, January 6 – Friday, January 8
- Montgomery, AL: Friday, February 19
- Washington, DC (Virtual): Friday, March 5
- Los Angeles, CA: – Sunday, March 21 – Thursday, March 25
- Huntsville, AL: Friday, April 16
- New York, NY: Monday, May 10 – Friday, May, 14
Objectives
- Join industry networking opportunities
- Strengthen professional brands and profiles
- Recognize different work cultures
- Polish relationship building skills
- Pinpoint professional goals
I think Industry Immersion is an amazing experience! It is truly life altering and I believe this is such an engaging, innovative program. Industry Immersion has provided me so many opportunities and connections that I would not have made without it. I only have positive things to say about the program.
Katy Mahand (Los Angeles, Spring 2025)
Before
Engage in orientation and complete assigned industry research and trade readings. Orientation covers trip expectations, safety, networking strategy, communication guidelines and how to prepare to meet an employer.
During
Delve into the companies from the trip’s itinerary, including work culture and tips for pursuing a job. Daily schedules during each trip are intensive and motivating.
After
Stay in-touch with connections you make during your Industry Immersion trip. Ask questions, seek feedback and apply to open positions.
Getting insight into not only the professional side of these peoples' lives but also their experience transitioning from college to a huge city like New York City. These professionals we met with are truly exceptional contacts to have within my network.
Gabby Meuse (New York City, Fall 2024)
$50 virtual (ex. Texas, Carolinas, Washington, DC)
$100 in-person day trip (ex. Birmingham, Montgomery, Huntsville)
$950 in-person 3-day overnight (ex. Nashville, Atlanta)
$1,250 in-person 4-day overnight (ex. Chicago)
$1,650 5-day overnight (ex. New York, Los Angeles)
Costs Covered
- Housing for the duration of the organized trip
- Transportation to and from scheduled meetings
- Tours and appointments
- Assigned faculty and staff coordinators
- Trip planning and itinerary building
- Workshops provided before the trip and during the trip
On day trips and overnight day trips, transportation is provided by university personnel, which is factored into the trip fee. For other trips, the trip fee does not include flight/transportation to or from the trip destination or meals during the trip.
Not Covered
- Any recreation outside the itinerary
- Transportation outside the itinerary
- Transportation to and from the airport
- Meals, except for corporate-sponsored catering during industry meetings
- All flight expenses (including baggage fees)
Transportation is provided for day trips to Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Nashville and Atlanta.
Payment
Once you’ve been accepted on a trip, all payments are online. The payment link will be in your acceptance email.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for trips with program fees over $500. Scholarships may cover either a portion of the trip fee or the full cost. Scholarships consider financial need and how students are able to contribute to their program fee.
Students applying for an Industry Immersion must submit a scholarship essay on the topic “Why do you need a scholarship for the Industry Immersion program and what difference will this funding make for you?”. (A suggested word count is around 500 words, but there is no length or word count requirement.) Scholarship application submission instructions are included on the trip application in the C&IS Engagement Portal.
Students are recommended to have at least a 3.0 grade point average to apply for a trip scholarship.
I loved being able to connect with Alabama alumni but also with my peers on the trip with me. This was truly so beneficial for my professional career and I would go on another trip in a heartbeat! I left with more knowledge than I could have anticipated.
Ana Bialek (Nashville, Fall 2024)
2026 – 2027 Student Executive Team
Emily Wright
Ceci Aston
Lindsay Blackmon
Oswin Colley
Triniti Fuller
Kalyn King
Meadow Taylor-Marklin
Jace White
Staff
Applications for 2027 – 2028 Industry Immersion Student Executive positions may be found on the C&IS Student Engagement Portal in Spring 2027.
Contact
Have questions? Reach out to us.