Accounting Student Resources
There are resources for students in the Accounting Department to help them make connections and prepare for their careers.
Learn more about Accounting major maps and advising paths, scholarships, student clubs and professional organizations, and internships.
Major Maps & Advising Paths
Need help planning the path to your degree? These resources will help provide guidance.
Accounting Major Map (PDF)
View required courses for the online Accounting BS Degree Completion Program.
Advising paths to transition from other institutions to Winona State are also available:
If you’re thinking about double majoring or adding a minor that would complement your Accounting program, speak with your academic advisor about good combinations.
Scholarships
The Accounting Department and College of Business offer scholarships to Accounting majors on a competitive basis through the WSU Foundation.
After you have completed the Accounting 212 class, consider applying for WSU Foundation scholarships.
There are $30,000+ in annual scholarships available to Accounting and College of Business students!
Appy for WSU Foundation ScholarshipsStudent Clubs & Professional Organizations
Students can join both campus clubs and national organizations to further explore accounting.
Accounting students are encouraged to join the Winona State University Accounting Association.
By being a club member, you’ll gain access to speakers, field trips, and other learning activities.
This student organization is a great opportunity to develop important leadership abilities and apply other skills learned in the classroom–right on campus.
Contact Liz Miner at elizabeth.miner@winona.edu for more information.
Also consider getting involved with national organizations:
Internships
An Accounting internship is a great opportunity for students to gain real-world experience in the professional field and earn credit that counts toward their degree.
Although Accounting students are not required to complete an internship, these experiences are highly recommended.
You can complete an internship during the academic year (for 3 credits) while taking other classes on campus. Other internships are full-time and can be completed while you’re away from campus for a summer, semester, or an entire year.
Some places that Winona State Accounting students have interned at include:
- CliftonLarsonAllen
- Deloitte
- Eide Bailly
- Ernst & Young
- Fastenal
- Federated Insurance
- Grant Thornton
- Hawkins Ash
- IBM Corporation
- KPMG
- Mayo Clinic
- Olsen Thielen
- PwC
- Redpath and Company
- RSM
Internship opportunities are posted on the Accounting Bulletin Board and are emailed weekly to students signed up with Winona State’s Career Services. MNCPA also lists Minnesota companies with internships.
Talk to your advisor if you are interested in an internship.
Internship Requirements
Students who are in good standing with a minimum GPA of 2.5 are eligible for an Accounting internship.
Before you start an internship, you must complete an internship proposal (PDF) and internship application. You can pick up an internship application from:
- Accounting Department (Somsen 323A)
- College of Business Dean’s Office (Somsen 309)
- Warrior Hub (Maxwell 209)