Student Information

Cooperative Program

• Rotate work periods among summer, fall, and spring

• Must have a minimum of 2.5 grade index to participate

• Must participate in a minimum of four work periods with a fifth recommended; 1 credit for each of four work periods, 2 credits for fifth

• Does extend college time

• Coordinator helps student locate industrial job and secure interview

• Must stay with the same form for the duration of the program

• Much higher than minimum wage paid

• Given much responsibility on the job

• Coordinated work plan for student to follow for each work period

• Must maintain 2.5 grade index to remain in program and continue to work for firm

• Typically works a normal 40-hour week for the duration of the semester

Detailed Information (PDF)

*For more information talk to Betty Cottrell in the IT office