Cooperative Education

• Student must be enrolled and an active participant in the Engineering Cooperative Education Program. This is a 5 year program that follows the alternating work study periods listed below.
  

  	Fall	Spring	Summer
  Year 1	Study	Study	Vacation/Work/Study
  Year 2	Study	Study	Co-op
  Year 3	Study	Co-op	Study
  Year 4	Co-op	Study	Co-op
  Year 5	Study	Study

  
  Click to view the Co-Op curriculum sheets by degree program {Check with the Engineering Dean's Secretary for recent changes}
• Be enrolled as a full-time student.
• Student may apply when accepted into Fenn College of Engineering. This may be as early as the freshman year.
• Complete all courses through the Freshman or Sophomore year, depending on major, to qualify for this professional/studies program.
• Student will make an application to the program in the Engineering Dean’s Office or Career Services and will be approved by the Engineering Cooperative Education Coordinator.
• Student must receive a letter of approval from the Dean of Engineering to participate.
• Be in good academic standing (not on probation) with a cumulative grade point average of 2.20 or better for application and for continuing participation maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.20 and not be on probation.
• Complete CSC 121 (Career Orientation) and earn a grade of satisfactory.
• Complete all required reports and paperwork on time. Prepare a resume and have it reviewed and approved by the Engineering Cooperative Education Coordinator.
• Register for ESC 300 before each work assignment.
• Student cannot deviate from the above schedule unless approved by the Engineering Cooperative Education Coordinator and the Dean of Engineering. Students with valid reasons may petition to deviate from the schedule by submitting their petition to the Fenn Coop Office. A student can leave the program only with adequate notice and a meeting with the Engineering Cooperative Education Coordinator and with the Dean’s approval.
• The Dean’s Office and Career Services will identify meaningful work experiences for the student. If the student finds his/her own position, they must notify the Dean’s Office and their Cooperative Education Coordinator. The Engineering Cooperative Education Coordinator will contact the student once each semester.
• Transfer students must complete at least 8 credit hours of course work in the Fenn College of Engineering, plus meet the requirements of the Cooperative Education Program.
• A member of the Co-op Staff, the Associate Dean or a Faculty member will meet with the student and employer approximately half way through the Co-op work period. If an in person meeting is not possible, they will establish phone contact with the student and employer. The purpose will be to review the student's progress against his/her objectives, the student's evaluation of the position and the employer's evaluation of the student's performance to date. The goal is to resolve any issues and ensure that the co-op position is a learning experience for the student.
• The student must formally meet once a semester with his/her Faculty Mentor.
• A minimum of 3 semesters of co-op experience is required to qualify as a graduate of the Engineering Cooperative Education Program.