Step 1: Rising junior or senior-level students currently enrolled at VCU should contact the Wilder School Office of Student Success (OSS) to complete an initial Interest Google form. This form must be submitted to wsinternship@vcu.edu in order to receive the application packet.

Step 2: OSS will review all students’ initial interest forms for eligibility on the basis of junior/senior level status, academic performance, major, and GPA. If eligible, we will email you the application packet. 

Step 3: Applications will go directly to Henrico County for the next steps in the screening process, which include a background check and physical exam. Henrico County is responsible for these steps. Students who successfully pass these steps will be offered a place in the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office Summer Student Basic Jailor Academy. Henrico County will contact students who have been accepted into the Academy.

Step 4: Once officially accepted into the Summer Academy, students have the option to register for GVPA 493 Internship to earn 1 to 6 credits. You will need to fill out a GVPA Experience Form. We will send an email explaining the internship approval steps.

• Rising junior or senior-level students who are currently enrolled in the VCU Criminal Justice
• Students should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good academic standing.
• Preference will be given to students with declared majors in Criminal Justice.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age, be a US citizen, and should pass a background check.