General Motors Internship 2027–2028: Programs, Deadlines & How to Apply

Last updated: October 2026

General Motors is investing $35B+ in EVs and autonomous vehicles, and its Student Corps internship program places over 3,000 interns each summer across engineering, AI/ML, manufacturing, design, finance, and energy divisions. For the next open cycle (you apply during 2026, you intern in summer 2027), applications for summer 2027 are under way: on October 11, 2026, 48 US summer 2027 intern requisitions were listed on GM's Workday job board, 21 of them autonomous driving, AI and ADAS roles posted October 1 to 9, 2026. The first wave of about 40 went live between August 17 and September 14, 2026 (manufacturing, supply chain, finance, sales, design, motorsports, safety, economics and more, mostly Warren, Michigan), and at least 26 summer 2027 requisitions had closed by October 11, 2026, including the Sales Intern posting, which closed after its October 9, 2026 end date. GM's posting data schedules 32 of the 48 to come down on a set date, the nearest being October 15, 2026 (seven motorsports postings) and October 16, 2026 (Environmental Engineer), so apply within the first two weeks of a posting going live, because late submissions compete for whatever seats remain.

Quick Facts

The numbers that matter: 48 US summer 2027 requisitions listed on October 11, 2026, 32 of them with a scheduled end date, a 3.0 minimum GPA, a no-sponsorship statement on 33 of the 48 postings, and printed pay of $6,100 to $14,600 per month on the 24 postings that print a figure.

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What Is a General Motors Internship?

A General Motors internship is a paid, 12-week summer placement that puts college students into real engineering, design, and business roles at one of the world's largest automakers, now undergoing a massive technology transformation. Interns work on Ultium battery platforms, autonomous driving software, next-gen vehicle design, and EV charging infrastructure. The reviews support the brand: interns rate the experience 4.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor with 93% recommending GM to a friend, and the program earned a 4.8 for diversity and inclusion. Top performers feed directly into TRACK, GM's two-year rotational leadership program with six-month assignments across business areas.

When Do General Motors Internship Applications Open for 2027–2028?

GM posts intern roles on a rolling basis starting in late summer, and the documented pattern is clear: postings for summer 2026 opened in fall 2025 and closed requisition by requisition as each applicant pool filled. Summer 2027 followed that pattern: the first requisitions went live August 17, 2026, and new ones were still being posted on October 10, 2026. There is no single deadline: 32 of the 48 requisitions listed on October 11, 2026 carry their own scheduled end date, and GM closes the others once the applicant pool is large enough. The average time from application to offer is 24 days, but that clock only starts when your resume lands in the pile. Because the company recruits from over 100 campuses and fills 3,000+ seats across 12+ tracks, the earliest applicants face the least competition. Expect offers to arrive between December 2026 and March 2027, with internships starting in May or June 2027.

How to read this page: our dates come from tracking previous recruiting cycles and daily posting data. Treat them as informed estimates based on historical patterns, not confirmed dates. The company's official careers page is always the most current source. If a role is posted there, go by that, even if this page suggests the window hasn't opened yet.

Why You Must Apply the Week Applications Open

GM's FAQ states plainly that roles close "once the applicant pool is sufficient," and community consensus says the first two weeks after a posting goes live give you the best shot. Why? Because GM fills 3,000+ seats across dozens of teams, and each team controls its own requisition. Once a team has enough qualified applicants in its pipeline, that posting disappears whether October has arrived or not. The students who set Workday alerts and submit within days of a role appearing compete against a smaller, earlier pool. Everyone who waits until October competes for whatever headcount remains.

Which General Motors Internship Programs Should You Target?

GM runs 12 or more intern tracks every summer, spanning traditional automotive engineering and cutting-edge AI. Which track should you target? The honest answer is the one whose skills you can already demonstrate, because each track screens against its own job description and technical requirements.

Beyond these six, GM also recruits for Data Science, Supply Chain, IT/Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Global Sustainability, and Motorsports. The TRACK rotational program is the post-internship pipeline: two years of six-month assignments across functions, feeding directly into GM leadership.

What Are the Eligibility Requirements?

GM sets requirements posting by posting. Across the 48 summer 2027 postings listed on October 11, 2026, degree level, graduation window and sponsorship wording differ by role:

• Enrollment: currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in a relevant field at an accredited institution. You must intend to return to your degree program after the internship ends.

• GPA: minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required. Competitive AI/ML and autonomous driving roles prefer 3.5 or higher.

• Graduation timing: set per posting. Of the 48 summer 2027 postings listed on October 11, 2026, 42 print a graduation window and 36 of those start at December 2027. The most common window is December 2027 to June 2028 (13 postings, among them the four Embodied AI roles, five Michigan ADAS and mapping roles, Warehouse Operations and the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain MBA posting). Five of the six design postings print December 2027 to May 2029, Finance Operations prints December 2027 to June 2029, the three AV/AI Platform postings print December 2027 to August 2029, and Lean Material Strategies prints the latest end, June 2030. Among the motorsports postings, the two aerodynamics roles print graduating after September 2027 or beyond and Performance Analysis prints January 2028 or later. Digital Product: Product Management (MBA) prints graduating August 2027 or later.

• Work authorization (by posting): 33 of the 48 summer 2027 postings listed on October 11, 2026 state, "GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future." The postings name H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN and J-1 as examples. The statement is on all seven motorsports postings, on all 17 finance, design, manufacturing, warehouse, safety, sales, research and purchasing postings (most of them based in Warren, the Global Purchasing and Supply Chain MBA posting included), on Digital Product: Product Management (MBA), and on eight of the nine Michigan ADAS and autonomy postings. The other 15 print no sponsorship statement: the 12 Sunnyvale autonomous driving and AI postings (the four Embodied AI roles among them), Software Verification Engineer, AV/AI Platform in Warren, and the two Digital Product engineering postings. Note: GM does sponsor H-1B for full-time positions (761 LCAs filed in 2025).

• Availability: the full 12 weeks, 40 hours per week. Manufacturing roles may require willingness to work any shift including weekends.

Can International Students Apply to GM Internships?

For summer 2027 it depends on the posting. 33 of the 48 postings listed on October 11, 2026 carry this language: "GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)" Those 33 include every motorsports, MBA, finance, design and manufacturing posting. The other 15 print no sponsorship statement: the 12 autonomous driving and AI postings in Sunnyvale, Software Verification Engineer, AV/AI Platform in Warren, and the two Digital Product engineering postings. If you need sponsorship, the 33 postings that carry the statement are closed to you, though GM's full-time roles do sponsor H-1B (761 LCAs filed in 2025 at a median $123,845 salary). International students who want automotive experience should look at Tesla and Toyota, which accept F-1 CPT/OPT for intern roles.

What Skills Does General Motors Look For, and How Do You Build Them?

Twelve real 2026 GM intern job descriptions tell a clear story about what the company screens for. Python appears in 83% of technical roles, C++ in 67%, and PyTorch in 58%. But the soft-skills profile is equally consistent: teamwork shows up in every single posting (100%), communication in 92%, and problem-solving in 83%. What does that tell you? GM hires engineers who can both code and collaborate, because intern projects end with executive presentations, not just pull requests.

How Is Demand for Engineering Interns Moving Right Now?

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What Is the General Motors Application and Interview Process Like?

GM's hiring funnel averages 24 days from application to offer per Indeed data, though the full timeline spans 6–8 weeks when you count the rolling wait for assessment invitations:

1. Find and apply at search-careers.gm.com through the Workday portal. Upload your resume, use a permanent address (for relocation benefit administration), and submit to multiple open requisitions if you qualify.

2. Automated screening reviews your qualifications within roughly two weeks. GM's system checks GPA, graduation date, work authorization, and keyword match against the requisition.

3. Online assessment (for SWE and AI/ML roles): 60 minutes, 2–3 LeetCode-style problems ranging from easy to medium-hard. Topics include arrays, strings, trees, and dynamic programming. Other tracks receive situational judgement tests or mechanical aptitude assessments instead.

4. Behavioral interview (45–60 minutes, 1–2 team managers): STAR-format questions about leadership, conflict resolution, and decision-making under uncertainty. Expect "Why General Motors?" and "Tell me about a time you implemented something novel." Some SWE roles add a live-coding round with two medium-difficulty problems.

5. Offer and onboarding. Offers arrive 1–2 weeks after the final interview. A drug screen and background check are required before your start date.

GM uses an AI scheduling tool for interviews, so response time between steps is fast once you enter the active pipeline. The bottleneck is the initial screening queue, which is why week-one applications matter.

What Students on Reddit Say

Three threads show the process from the inside.

How Do You Stand Out When 3,000 Seats Fill on a Rolling Basis?

Three moves, all executable this cycle. First, apply in week one of any posting going live; each requisition closes on its own schedule, so timing is itself a filter, and the first applicants face the smallest pool. Second, lead with the skills GM's own JDs emphasize most: Python (83% of roles), C++ (67%), and any ML framework experience. A finished AI or cybersecurity project answers the "tell me about a time you built something" question with an artifact instead of an anecdote. Third, prepare for the dual-gate process. The OA tests algorithmic thinking (practice LC mediums in Python or C++), while the behavioral round tests STAR storytelling about leadership and collaboration. Most candidates prepare for one gate but not both, so doing both well puts you ahead. And remember: TRACK is the goal beyond the internship. Perform well, and you convert not just into a job but into a two-year rotational program that feeds GM's leadership pipeline.

What Other Companies Should You Consider?

GM's peer set spans traditional automakers pivoting to EVs and pure-play EV companies competing for the same engineering talent.

GM's Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Austin campuses put it in direct competition with Big Tech for AI talent, so if autonomous driving and ML infrastructure interest you, also explore our tech internship guides for overlapping opportunities.

Our engineering internships summer 2027 guide shows how the primes and the startups differ on timing.

FAQ

Can I still apply for a summer 2026 General Motors internship?

That cycle is over. Summer 2026 postings opened in fall 2025 and filled on a rolling basis, and no summer 2026 intern posting was listed on GM's Workday job board on October 11, 2026. Your real target is summer 2027: on October 11, 2026, 48 US summer 2027 intern requisitions were listed, and GM's posting data schedules the nearest to come down on October 15 and October 16, 2026, so submit before the roles you want close.

What GPA do I need for a GM internship?

A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is required across all tracks. Competitive candidates for AI/ML and autonomous driving roles typically carry a 3.5 or higher. Finance and design roles emphasize a "strong academic record" without specifying a hard cutoff beyond 3.0.

When should I apply for summer 2027 GM internships?

Applications for summer 2027 opened on August 17, 2026, and new requisitions were still being posted on October 10, 2026. Apply within the first two weeks of a role going live. Each requisition closes on its own schedule (32 of the 48 listed on October 11, 2026 carry a scheduled end date), so later applicants compete for whatever seats remain. Set alerts via the GM Talent Community on Beamery.

Can I apply to multiple GM internship positions?

Yes. You can submit applications to multiple open requisitions through your Workday profile. GM encourages reviewing each posting for specific eligibility requirements, since tracks vary by degree level and technical focus.

What is the GM online assessment like?

For SWE and AI/ML roles: 60 minutes, 2 to 3 LeetCode-style problems ranging from easy to medium-hard. Topics include arrays, strings, trees, and dynamic programming. Python, Java, and C++ are all accepted languages. Non-technical tracks receive situational judgement or mechanical aptitude tests instead.

Does GM provide housing for interns?

GM provides a one-time lump-sum taxable relocation stipend to eligible interns. California placements report $1,000 to $3,000 per month in housing stipends based on community data. Amounts vary by role and location, and a vehicle discount is an additional perk.

What is the TRACK program and how does it relate to internships?

TRACK is GM's two-year post-graduation rotational program with six-month assignments across different business areas. High-performing interns may be invited to join TRACK instead of or in addition to receiving a direct full-time offer. Entry-level SWE compensation in TRACK is roughly $86K base plus a 10% annual bonus.

How much does a GM internship pay?

It depends on the role. Of the 48 summer 2027 postings listed on October 11, 2026, 24 print a monthly salary, from $6,100 to $14,600. Four design postings print $6,100 per month. The two Digital Product engineering postings print $6,400 to $10,300 per month. Six ADAS and autonomy postings in Warren and Milford, Michigan print $8,100 to $8,700 per month. The 12 autonomous driving and AI postings in Sunnyvale, California print $8,100 to $14,600 per month: $8,100 to $11,800 across the six bachelor's and master's postings, $11,600 to $13,600 and $12,300 to $14,600 on the two PhD postings, and $11,800 to $14,600 on the four Embodied AI postings. The other 24 postings, including all seven motorsports postings, the finance postings and the two MBA postings, print no figure. 43 of the 48 postings print a one-time lump sum taxable stipend for eligible students.

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