Cooperative Education - Student Information
The Student
The Cooperative Education Office takes student applications to assess qualifications for the program. Qualified students who meet both the UCF academic requirements and the eligibility criteria submitted by employers for specific job assignments are then referred to employers of their choice. Program eligibility requires the following:
- Full-time UCF enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
- Completion of a minimum 20 college semester hours
- Minimum - must be able to work multiple terms before graduation
- Maintenance of a minimum 2.5/4.0 UCF GPA
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Benefits to Students of Co-op
- Clarifies career goals
- Provides major-related work experience
- Develops professional relationships
- Applies classroom theory to a realistic work setting
- Grants access to state-of the-art techniques and equipment
- Offers competitive salaries
- Enhances prospects for employment upon graduation
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Steps for Student Participation
- Review eligibililty requirements
- Complete a co-op application
- Review co-op job opportunities
- Meet with a co-op coordinator
- Be referred to jobs for which you qualify
- Interview with employers
- Complete required co-op reports throughout the term, once hired
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