Students have the opportunity to intern at the UCCS University Archives, which are open to faculty, staff, outside researchers, and students. This may include working with the University Archives reference service to help patrons find information from our collections. The University Archives identify, collect, organize, and preserve materials that document the history and operations of the Colorado Springs campus and facilitate their use for purposes of research and scholarly pursuits.

The University Archives house a few prominent collections, including the Beth-El Historical Collections (focusing on documents from Nursing and Health Sciences as well as the nursing profession in the 20th century) and the UCCS Digital Collections (which function as the University's main collections, housing digital content that complements traditional publishing outlets such as scholarly journals and conference proceedings).

History students at UCCS may serve as interns at the USAF Clark Special Collections Branch, which "serves the traditional function of a conventional university archive and operates as a repository for historical materials that document the origin of the US Air Force." The collection houses over 100,000 photographic images, 14,000 films and videos, and 12,000 rare books focusing on the history behind the US Air Force. Clark Special Collections also has access to the Air Force Academy Gimbel Aeronautical Library and the Air Force Academy Falconry collections. Students participating in an internship here have the potential to learn more about aeronautics and military strategy.

Interns with the Old Colorado City Heritage Society assist with the documentation and preservation of artifacts in the Society's possession. The Society was established in 1976 with the goal of preserving the historical significance and culture of Colorado City and El Paso County. OCC Heritage Society is a volunteer-run establishment that allows the public to view artifacts and photographs or to visit their reference library. 

UCCS students may apply to intern with the WWII Aviation Museum, which opened in 2012. The Museum's mission is to provide educational experiences that promote a deeper understanding of the historical importance of American aviation in WWII and its role in shaping the world we live in today. Displays dedicated to the documentation and preservation of artifacts related to military aviation include Prelude to War; 1930s to December 1941; and Striking Back: February 1943-June 1944. As of February 2023, the museum is working on two new displays, Homefront: Mobilization of American Airpower, and Legacy.

Interns with PPIHC will help organize exhibits at museums associated with the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, an annual event that began in 1916 to commemorate the 1915-completed Pikes Peak Highway. The event is currently the second-oldest motorsports race in the U.S. Since the original record time of 20 minutes, 55.6 seconds set by Rea Lentz in 1916, times have improved leading to a new record in 2022 of 10 minutes, 9.525 seconds. Interns may be working on exhibits for the Penrose Heritage Museum, the Unser Racing Museum, or other related institutions.

Student interns with AAHGSCS contribute to the preservation of African American genealogical materials, assist with research, and acquire and share African American historical and genealogical information. Since its establishment in 2000, the Society's mission has been to preserve and "ensure that African Americans are included as an integral part of the history of the Pikes Peak region and our nation," and to "instill a sense of pride in the youth and expose the broader community to the culture and contributions of black people."

Founded in 1997 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the volunteer-run Manitou Springs Heritage Center strives to "collect, preserve, research, and interpret the history and culture of Manitou Springs and the Pikes Peak region." The center has a physical museum as well as digital collections, and also supports community projects and events such as the restoration of the Eastern Gateway Arch, rehabilitation of Mansions Park, installation of historical interpretive plaques around Manitou Springs, and the placement of an Emma Crawford Memorial in Crystal Valley Cemetery. Interns have countless opportunities to learn about and help preserve local history through creating new exhibits.

UCCS students can intern with the Colorado Springs chapter of the Grand Masonic Lodge, which has been operating since 1889. The Lodge strives to promote and support education through research and history related to Freemasonry and its associated fraternal organizations, with more than 50 papers and research into Colorado Freemasonry as well as an extensive collection that has yet to be published. Students interning with the Lodge will promote and support education and research surrounding Freemason history.

The Penrose Library Special Collections, located within the downtown branch of PPLD, focus on local history and genealogy. The collection presents local history to the public through books, maps, manuscripts, photographs, oral histories, films and videos, government documents, pamphlets, periodicals, and more. The library also houses an extensive genealogy collection. Working with the Special Collections allows students to develop their research skills as they will be able to assist visitors with research into their own history or local history of interest. Students also enhance their organizational skills as they help archivists catalog and organize new and existing materials. The library has both digital and physical records.

Since 1956, the Palmer Lake Historical Society has operated the Lucretia Vaile Museum in Palmer Lake. The museum's mission is to preserve the records and artifacts of the Palmer Divide, as well as to organize free events for the community, support the publication of materials on local history, and place historical markers throughout Monument and Palmer Lake. Student interns will assist in documenting information that comes to the museum, help with walking tours hosted by the Society, and assist with general responsibilities in the Lucretia Vaile Museum.

The non-profit Bessemer Historical Society assists with the Steelworks Museum in Pueblo, opened in 2008. The Museum serves as the interpretive center for the history of Colorado fuel and iron industries. Working with the Historical Society allows interns to develop research skills through assisting visitors with research and organizational skills through helping file, organize, clean, and set up displays for new exhibits.