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.

The Campus Reach Neurodiversity Internship Program is designed for neurodivergent individuals with autism spectrum disorder; however, you're encouraged and welcome to apply to any of our other internship opportunities. Email Accommodations.Team@wnco.com if you'd like to request an accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process.

Internship Recruiting Timeline for Southwest Airlines

Internship departments

*This overview doesn't include all of our internship departments.

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Human Resources

Known as the People Department, this Team is responsible for recruiting, hiring, and designing data-driven People strategies.

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Technical Operations

Tech Ops focuses on Safety and maintains clean, reliable, on-time aircraft for our Customers at the lowest lifecycle cost.

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Technology

Technology is a department full of innovators who provide solutions, automation, and Security to improve experiences for our Customers and Employees.

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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.

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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

Southwest Airlines recognizes, respects, and values differences. By fostering a Culture that embraces and utilizes our diversity, we create competitive advantages in Teamwork and innovation that contribute to our overall success.

We encourage bringing your authentic self to work and celebrating what makes you unique! We're committed to integrating neurodivergent friendly practices into all stages of our hiring process, starting the day you find out about your dream career and continuing until your retirement, and beyond. After all, we wouldn’t be Southwest without our People, who are the Heart of it all.

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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 "learn more" 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.

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