Central Intelligence Agency

The CIA is the premier civilian intelligence agency in the United States. It collects and analyzes intelligence on foreign countries and conducts operations abroad.

Hiring Timeline

  • CIA student programs generally recommend that students express interest 6 to 12 months ahead of their desired start date.

  • Application windows for specific programs (such as the Directorate of Operations Undergraduate Internship) tend to open and close on a defined annual cycle, but exact dates shift from year to year.

  • The window is closed for this current program call and will reopen December 15, 2026 - January 30, 2027.

Upcoming Events

Check back soon for Fall Quarter networking events!

Engagement Programs

  • Undergraduate Internship Program — paid internships across analysis, operations support, science and technology, and mission support

  • Stay-in-School Program — part-time work opportunities for students while completing their degree

  • Undergraduate Co-op Program — alternating work/study semesters for students whose schools support co-op credit

  • Graduate Studies Program — for students in accredited graduate or doctoral programs

Networking Contacts

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