How to Follow Up on an Internship Email (Template)
Updated July 1, 2026
Follow up on an internship email once, about five days after your first message. Keep it to two or three sentences: reply to your original email, restate your interest briefly, and thank them for considering it. Most replies come from this follow-up, not the first email.
The follow-up template
Subject: Re: Internship inquiry — [Your name]
Hi [Name],
Just following up on my note from last week — still very interested in
interning with [Company] this summer. Totally understand if now isn't
the right time. Thanks for considering it.
[Your name]
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Get your first internship →Frequently asked questions
How many times should I follow up?
Once. A single polite follow-up is effective; more than that reads as pushy.
How long should I wait to follow up?
About five business days after your first email.