Congratulations on getting a co-op! Keep a copy of your offer letter/email because you will need this.
Career Services will be enrolling you in the co-op class. Go to the Career Services co-op page to to start the process. You’ll also need to meet with your academic advisor and Financial Aid.
Be prepare for a co-op to delay your graduation by one year because of the order that the ChE classes need to be taken. These classes are also only offered in certain semesters. You can use this as an opportunity to fit in two co-op experiences. The table below shows one way to do this. Another option is to use the extra semester to spread out your classes and/or fit in a minor or study abroad.
| Year | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year |
Classes. Take calc I plus all the usual fall freshman classes. Most of these classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. |
Classes. Take calc II plus all the usual spring freshman classes. Most of these classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. |
Open. Work and take a break. |
| Second Year |
Classes. Take the usual fall sophomore classes. Some of these classes are only offered in the fall and summer. |
Classes. Take the usual spring sophomore classes. Most of these classes are offered in the fall, spring, and summer. |
Co-op 1. On first co-op for 6 months (summer-fall) |
| Third Year |
Co-op 1. On first co-op for 6 months (summer-fall) |
Classes. Take the usual fall junior classes. These classes are offered in the fall and spring and are prereqs for the spring junior classes. |
Co-op 2. On second co-op for 6 months (summer-fall) |
| Fourth Year |
Co-op 2. On second co-op for 6 months (summer-fall) |
Classes. Take the usual spring junior classes. These classes are only offered in the spring and are prereqs for the fall senior classes. |
Open. Finding a summer internship is usually easier when you have previous co-op experience. |
| Fifth Year |
Classes. Take the usual fall senior classes. These classes are only offered in the fall and are prereqs for the spring senior classes. |
Classes. Take the usual spring senior classes. These classes are only offered in the spring. |
Graduated!! Start your full-time job with a significant amount of industrial experience! |
