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What Is an On-Campus Internship (OCI)?

An On-Campus Internship allows your organization to partner with a team of BYU students to complete a semester-long project. Students earn academic credit while your company benefits from fresh ideas, research, and real results at no cost.
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Become an OCI Sponsor

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Step 1:

Submit a Project Proposal


Complete a short online form outlining your business challenge, goals, and deliverables.
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Step 2:

Collaborate with BYU OCI Coordinators


Our team helps refine your project scope, set expectations, and match you with a student team whose skills align with your needs.
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Step 3:

Mentor a Student Team


Teams of 3–5 students dedicate 7–9 hours per week to your project for a full semester. Sponsors meet virtually or in-person to provide direction and feedback.
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Why Sponsor an OCI?


Companies receive the equivalent of a full intern team for a semester — producing tangible business deliverables while helping develop future talent.
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Build a Talent Pipeline

Connect with skilled BYU Marriott students and identify future interns or full-time hires.

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Gain Professional Insights

Receive research-based recommendations and creative solutions from student consulting teams.

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Strengthen Brand Awareness

Increase your company’s visibility among top business students through campus engagement.

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Access BYU Data & Resources

Leverage BYU’s academic tools, research databases, and student expertise for your project needs.

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Deliver Real Business Impact

Work with student teams to generate measurable results and actionable deliverables.

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Participate at No Cost

Benefit from a semester-long partnership and professional insights — with no financial obligation.

Example Projects

On-Campus Internship (OCI) teams have collaborated with organizations across a wide range of industries. Explore a few examples below to see the kinds of impactful projects BYU Marriott students have completed.

Accounting

Student teams improved bookkeeping, tax systems, and financial planning processes for small businesses.

Market Research

Teams conducted industry and consumer research to inform business expansion strategies.

Business Improvement

Students identified process efficiencies and developed actionable implementation plans.

Strategy Development

Teams created growth strategies and market entry recommendations for real companies.

Financial Analysis

Students built financial dashboards and evaluated performance metrics for decision-making.

Social Impact

Students collaborated on community and nonprofit initiatives driving positive change.
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Project Timeline

Each On-Campus Internship follows a semester-based schedule to ensure structure, accountability, and timely results.

Stage

Timing

Description

Information Sessions

Held late summer and early winter

Companies learn how the OCI program works, hear success stories, and receive guidance on submitting project proposals.

Project Proposal Submission

2–3 weeks before semester start

Sponsors submit a short project description outlining goals, deliverables, and ideal student skill sets.

Project Kickoff

Week 1 of the semester

Meet your student team, align expectations, and establish communication cadence.

Mid-Semester Check-In

Week 7–8

Receive a brief progress report and provide feedback or clarification on direction.

Final Presentation & Deliverables

Week 15

Teams present findings, recommendations, and final reports summarizing outcomes and insights.

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Your Commitment as a Sponsor

OCI sponsors play a vital role in guiding student teams toward meaningful project outcomes.

  • Provide a clearly defined project scope and desired outcomes.
  • Meet with the student team weekly or biweekly (virtually or in person).
  • Offer data access, insights, or context needed for analysis.
  • Give timely feedback to help students refine deliverables.
  • Attend the kickoff and final presentation sessions.
  • Communicate any changes or challenges promptly to your OCI coordinator.

BYU Marriott handles team coordination and progress tracking — you focus on collaboration and results.

Ready to Sponsor an OCI Project?

Partner with BYU students to complete a semester-long project that drives real results for your organization.
Submit a Project Proposal

Frequently Asked Questions

  • An OCI is a semester-long, project-based experience where a team of 3–5 BYU Marriott students partners with your organization to solve a real business challenge. Students dedicate around 7–9 hours per week to deliver professional recommendations and results.

  • Submit a project proposal outlining your company’s needs or goals. Our OCI coordinators will review your submission, help refine the scope, and match you with a qualified student team for the semester.

  • Projects can cover a wide range of areas — market research, business strategy, data analysis, operations, HR, finance, or marketing. The most successful projects have clear objectives, defined deliverables, and data or access the student team can work with.

  • Sponsors provide project direction, access to needed information, and meet with student teams weekly or biweekly (virtually or in person). You’ll offer feedback and guidance while BYU coordinators oversee logistics and team progress.

  • No. OCI sponsorship is completely free. BYU manages the program and student coordination — your only investment is time and mentorship.

  • Each team is supported by an OCI coordinator or faculty advisor who ensures quality, professionalism, and progress. You’ll stay informed throughout the semester and receive midterm and final updates.

  • Each team provides a final presentation and written report summarizing their research, analysis, and recommendations. Many sponsors use these deliverables to inform strategy or implement improvements.

  • Proposals are accepted before each semester (Fall, Winter, and occasionally Spring/Summer). To ensure a good match, submit your project at least 2–3 weeks before the semester begins.

  • Reach out to David Hollan, Director of On-Campus Internships, at dhollan@byu.edu. He can help you craft a project proposal and guide you through the sponsor process.