What are the policies regarding University holidays, sick days and vacation days during an internship?
GSSW does not require students to be at their internships during holidays officially observed by the University of Denver, except during Fall Quarter when students are expected to be at their internships into December (see the GSSW academic calendar [PDF] for official dates). Agencies, however, may require that students be at their internships during University holidays, and this requirement may supersede GSSW’s holiday policy. This should be communicated to students during the internship interview process. Students needing to take additional time off during their internships, or wishing to make up time missed for illness or vacation, must discuss their requests with their Field Supervisor. See “Religious Accommodations Policy” for additional information. Students who are called to jury duty while in an internship need to discuss their hours with their supervisor.
