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Campus Reach

From your campus to ours.
We love our Interns.

College Interns not only gain business experience in their particular field, but also experience the famous Culture that makes our Company home to some of the country’s most sought-after internships year after year. 

Wanna know one of our favorite perks? College Interns and Full-time Employees are eligible for free, unlimited space-available travel to any domestic location where Southwest flies. All travel is subject to seat availability, so flexibility is important.

You'll have fun and enjoy your work while also getting paid! The payment amount depends on the particular internship or position and its requirements. When applicable, Interns receive an internet and housing stipend too!
Take a closer look at the Campus Reach Program video


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Jenny X.
Technology Consultant
​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Campus Reach Class of 2014​​​​​​​

2025 Internship snapshot

Our 2025 internship opportunities mirror the Southwest AirlinesTeam’s various workplace flexibility models. Some internships are fully onsite and others are virtual or hybrid models. Please read each job description to understand the Team’s expectations.

Internship departments

*This overview doesn't include all of our internship departments.
Human Resources
Known as the People Department, this Team is responsible for recruiting, hiring, and designing data-driven People strategies.
Technical Operations
Tech Ops focuses on Safety and maintains clean, reliable, on-time aircraft for our Customers at the lowest lifecycle cost.
Technology
Technology is a department full of innovators who provide solutions, automation, and Security to improve experiences for our Customers and Employees.
Marketing
Creates demand for the Southwest Airlines brand through continuous innovation, efforts to improve Customers' travel experience, clear and compelling communication, and promotion of core products.

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Flight/Inflight Operations
Flight Operations consist of 10,000+ Pilots and hundreds of Technical and Support Staff to conduct our flight operations with the greatest Safety, highest Customer Satisfaction, and most reliable schedule at the lowest practical cost. Inflight Operations consists of multiple Teams that equip our Flight Attendants with the tools they need to care for our Customers.
Finance
The Finance Department includes over 40 Teams, such as accounting, investor relations, tax, payroll, and corporate strategy. Their hard work and dedication enable Company growth and prosperity
Communications & Outreach
Shares the Southwest story by providing thoughtful guidance, programs, and tools that lead to informed, meaningful, and ethical choices.
Supply Chain Management
Oversees product development, sourcing, production, logistics, and the information systems needed to coordinate these activities to maximize Customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantages.

Minimum qualifications

 
Mary Carol M.
Technology Analyst
Campus Reach Class of 2017 and 2018
 
Internship qualifications

  • Progress toward a degree, major, or minor relevant to the internship. 

  • Minimum sophomore status by the time the internship starts. May not have an undergraduate graduation date before the start of the internship unless already enrolled in a full-time graduate degree program at the time of application. Put your latest graduation date possible when you apply. 

    For example, a May 2023 graduation date isn't eligible for a post-graduation internship in the summer of 2023. However, if you're a May 2023 undergrad completion but a May 2024 Master's program completion, then you'd use your May 2024 graduation date for eligibility.

  • To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student as defined by your university at the time of application.  

  • Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA at the time of application.

"Every day that I drive to work, I can't believe that I work here because it does not feel like work. It feels like you're contributing to a bigger cause."


Kiki G.
Senior Tax Accountant
Campus Reach Class of 2013

Our commitments


​​​​​​​Career
​​​​​​​Development

 At Southwest, you'll take away more than just project experience and bullet points for your resume—you'll also receive opportunities to network and develop key professional skills.

We make this possible by providing: 
  • Opportunities to hear from Senior Leaders
  • Professional development classes
  • Service projects throughout the semester
  • An Intern mentor
  • Career exploration chats 
  • The Gallup CliftonStrengths Assessment​​​​​​​


​​​​​​​Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
No matter where you're flying from or what area of Southwest interests you, we're connecting each other to what matters most. By fostering a Culture of Belonging that cares for and embraces diversity, we recognize that every experience, perspective, and background makes an incredible impact on our Company.

We encourage bringing your authentic self to work and celebrating what makes you unique! After all, we wouldn’t be Southwest without our People, who are the Heart of it all.


​​​​​​​Environmental Sustainability
At Southwest Airlines, we take pride in being the airline with Heart and that includes respecting our Planet. Our goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and in October 2021 we released a 10-year plan to make progress this decade. Through our key focus areas Reduce, Replace, Offset, and Partner, we’re taking action to accomplish our goals.

Interested in early technology career opportunities?
Individuals early in their career development may be interested in joining our Technology Department. Click the "explore our early careers" button to read about which jobs are designed for individuals early in their technology career, and how we support you during your career journey!
Explore our early careers

Questions we get a lot.

Review the frequently asked questions below to learn more about the Campus Reach Internship Program.

We bet you've got more questions.

Explore our frequently asked questions document for additional information. Don’t see your question? Email our Campus Reach Team.
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