What is the difference between a co-op and an internship, and when is the best time to apply for one?
• A co-op is a structured, university approved work program designed to allow students to alternate semesters of school and paid work in their field of study. During semesters of work, students enroll in a zero credit co-op class (COP ***) that allows them to maintain continuous enrollment. Co-op generally requires one extra year in school to complete the program, and the time spent working can be applied toward a professional engineering license. For more information about co-op, visit the co-op website. Students should apply for the co-op program after they have matriculated. • An internship is a short-term job in the student’s field of study. Students normally apply for internships on their own, just like a regular job. Most students who choose to intern do so during the summer. Since there is no internship program offered through the university, a student who interns during a regular semester is considered withdrawn from school and must reapply to return the next semester. This can
• A co-op is a structured, university approved work program designed to allow students to alternate semesters of school and paid work in their field of study. During semesters of work, students enroll in a zero credit co-op class (COP ***) that allows them to maintain continuous enrollment. Co-op generally requires one extra year in school to complete the program, and the time spent working can be applied toward a professional engineering license. For more information about co-op, visit the co-op website. Students should apply for the co-op program after they have matriculated. • An internship is a short-term job in the students field of study. Students normally apply for internships on their own, just like a regular job. Most students who choose to intern do so during the summer. Since there is no internship program offered through the university, a student who interns during a regular semester is considered withdrawn from school and must reapply to return the next semester. This can
