1. What Are Internships and Co-ops?

Do you want to gain experience that will give you that competitive edge? An internship is the key. In today's competitive job market, being an excellent student is important, but strong academic skills coupled with experience will get you further ahead. You can gain valuable experience that will set you apart from others. In addition, you may be provided an opportunity to apply learned skills to real-life situations.

An internships is a major related, professional work experience that usually performed during the summer or part-time in an academic semester. A co-op is also a major-related, professional work experience, but is usually performed for two or more semesters. Benefits of Internships and co-ops include:

• The opportunity to confirm your career choice.

• Funds to finance your education.

• A chance to develop communication, teamwork, and other interpersonal skills.

• Networking and building up new contracts.

• College credit.

2. Means of Obtaining Internships

• Network with family, friends, and professors.

• Research career opportunities.

• Check the Career Center for opportunities.

3. Procedures for Receiving Academic Credit

•  Confer with your faculty advisor, department chair or dean and promptly have your Application for Co-ops/Internships signed by these persons. The application can be obtained at the Career Center,114 Wigwam Bldg.

•   Inform the Coordinator of internship offer.

• Pre-register for internship and pay the accessed tuition fees, including imposed traffic tickets, library fees, etc. by University's deadline dates.

• Register during the same semester in which the internship/co-op is active.

•   Contact the Business Office and Students Accounts for questions to your account.

•      Before leaving campus, make arrangements with the Registrar's Office for verification of enrollment in the Internship/co-op course.

4. Requirements for Internships

• Must have full-time status.

• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA (department grade point requirements may vary).

• Must file an application in the Co-op/Internship Office.

• Must have academic advisement approval.

• Must be in good financial standing with the University.

• Must complete 30 credits with acceptance into an academic major.

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