Panther Shadows – Students/Alumni
The FIU Panther Shadow program is an opportunity for employers and industry professionals to connect with FIU students and alumni, hosting them for a job shadowing experience to help them gain exposure to a wide variety of career fields and industries. The Panther Shadow program takes place during the summer and fall terms.
Take advantage of this one-day experience and create your early recruitment pipeline!
What Are the Program Benefits?
Students have the opportunity to network with employers, community partners, and professional alumni while gaining direct exposure to potential careers related to your major. The program helps you connect classroom learning to real-world work environments, experience a professional workplace setting, and build knowledge of the critical Career Readiness Competencies needed to succeed in today’s workforce.
*No cost to participate. The FIU Panther Shadows program does not provide academic credit or monetary compensation; it is solely for the purpose of observation and networking. Participants are responsible for their meals, as well as travel costs to and from their FIU Panther Shadows Host Site.
Summer 2026 Shadows
- Session 1: June 8 – June 12
- Session 2: July 13 – July 17
- Sign into Handshake and have an approved resume ready to go.
- Use the keyword search “Panther Shadow” to find all open shadowing opportunities.
- Limit your application to your top 3 FIU Panther Shadows opportunities.
- If selected, you will be required to attend a Virtual Mandatory Session Orientation on the dates shared below.
- Once completed, you will be connected to the employer host.
Important Dates to Remember
June Session – June 8, 9, 10, 11, & 12
Applications Close: May 8
Matching & Notification Window: May 11 – May 21
Mandatory Virtual Orientation Sessions: May 26, May 27, May 28
July Session – July 13, 14, 15, 16, & 17
Applications Close: June 12
Matching & Notification Window: June 15 – June 25
Mandatory Virtual Orientation Sessions: June 29, June 30, July 1
Attend a Virtual Information Session to Learn More!
Mar 12 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
Mar 24 | 11:00am-12:00pm
Apr 6 | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Apr 14 | 12:30pm-1:30pm
May 20 | 2:00pm-3:00pm
May 27 | 1:00pm- 2:00pm
Jun 2 | 1:00pm-2:00pm
*If you can’t make it, you can still apply!
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
The FIU Panther Shadows program completely changed my perspective on university marketing. The experience led me to a rewarding role in the marketing department for Innovative Education and Student Success, where I now have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on our campus.
Evelyn Castillo
Marketing major ’27
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