WNY Sophomore Externship Experience @ UB

Recap video of the WNY SEE experience

The WNY Sophomore Externship Experience (SEE) matches local college sophomores with paid extern opportunities at Western New York’s top companies during the summer after the student’s sophomore year.

For Students

Students sitting and riding on spinning seats at Explore and More.

More experience. More money. More fun.

If you’re a sophomore who wants to get ahead, grow your network and get paid $4,000, apply for a summer externship. 

Learn more about SEE.
Student Applications
  • Open now
  • Close: Jan. 23, 2026

For Organizations

Student in a NOCO sweatshirt in a warehouse with a box and another person.

Let UB find (and pay) student externs for you.

Save time and money — and get early access to ambitions, innovative students who are excited to work for a local business.

Find your summer externs with us and help strengthen the regional workforce.
Organization Applications
  • Open now
  • Close: Jan. 23, 2026 or when spots are filled

Learn More about SEE

The WNY Sophomore Externship Experience at UB is funded by The Bryant Foundation, and operated by the Startup and Innovation Collaboratory with support from numerous campus partners. Initial funding was provided by the Prentice Family Foundation.